What is a 3D prosthesis?
A 3D prosthesis is an orthopaedic device (or part thereof) that is fully digitally designed and then produced via 3D printing or machine milling. You can think of connection pieces, upholstery and full prosthetic sockets.
The basis is always a CAD model derived from a 3D scan of the body part. This is because that model contains everything the production needs: the geometry, wall thickness and pressure distribution. At Shapemakers, we convert the model into a 3D printed prosthesis or other orthopaedic products.



