The story of Bernd and his 3D-printed seat In this article, you will meet our customer RAS-Team and their customer Bernd, who was their first patient to receive a 3D-printed custom seating aid. First, let me introduce Jan Warnke, an experienced orthopedic technician who has been working with seating systems for 23 years on the…
Programmable Foam® – extrusion-based 3D printing with TPU Definition: Extrusion-based 3D printing, specifically using Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU), is an additive manufacturing process where flexible material is deposited layer by layer to create three-dimensional objects with varying degrees of softness and flexibility. Key components: Print head (extruder): Specially designed to handle flexible materials like TPU. Build…
Create it REAL and Ortoibérica announce a strategic partnership Create it REAL and Ortóiberica are delighted to announce a strategic partnership that will benefit both parties on a technical and commercial level. This collaboration will introduce 3D printing technology for sitting aids and correction braces with the Embrace Seat and Embrace Corset solutions. Ortoibérica makes…
Tinta Lab establish 3D print hub We have some exciting news to share in partnership with Ortholife Group, especially for wheelchair users in the United Arab Emirates and Egypt area. Tinta Lab has acquired three Embrace Seat solutions. They will establish a local print hub serving customers in the United Arab Emirates and Egypt, with…
Checking the thickness before printing Stepping into digital transformation can initially feel overwhelming, which is why we designed our onboarding program. This program is supported by guides, instructional videos, and now enhanced software features. In this story, we will cover the thickness of the walls in the correction brace and how to use best practices…
Creating comfort for pediatric patients with 3D-printed seats Ensuring that seating solutions are comfortable, supportive, and adaptable in pediatric healthcare is essential. Eleftherios Samiotis, CEO of Ortholife, has introduced an innovative approach using 3D printing technology to design and produce pediatric seats. This technology has already significantly impacted the lives of over 30 young patients,…