Prototyping of an Individualized Multi-Material Wrist Orthosis using Fused Deposition Modelling

The paper presents the design and manufacturing process of an individualized wrist orthosis. The patient’s upper limb was 3D scanned and the orthosis was designed using a CAD system. Each part of the orthosis consists of two different materials that fulfill different functions. By using the double-head Fused Deposition Modelling machine it was possible to produce these parts in a single process without the need for additional assembly operations. The orthosis has been tested for mutual fit of parts, strength and comfort of use.

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