- 3D printed hybrid Ekso Bionics robotic exoskeleton design
awarded Bronze in the Social Impact Category
- Bespoke Braces given honorable mention in Professional
Equipment category
3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced today that two of its Bespoke
design applications have been awarded by the 2014 International
Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) from the IDSA and Core77. Both the
3D printed personal Ekso robotic exoskeleton and Bespoke Braces for
hand and wrist were recognized, with the Ekso being awarded Bronze
in the Social Impact category.
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Recognizing excellence in all areas of design enterprise, these
Design Awards celebrate the richness of the design profession and
its practitioners. By recognizing the design inspiration of 3DS'
personalized medical device teams, the awards highlight the rapid
progress being made in personalized healthcare for a variety of
medical industries by 3DS.
"3D printing and scanning are allowing massive steps forward in
the field of custom-designed braces that reflect and support a
patient's unique form," said Andy Christensen, Vice President of
Personalized Surgery and Medical Devices, 3DS. "The work and
research being done by our teams represent the cutting edge in
patient-specific treatments and it is satisfying to see that work
being recognized for the design excellence that results."
Tad Toulis, IDSA, 2014 IDEA Jury Chair, said, "This year's IDEA
jury had a fairly audacious task: judging more than 2,000 entries.
We saw a lot of design work that any designer would have been
inspired by. Your work demonstrated the kind of creativity and
passion the jury believed represents the best our profession can
aspire to. Congratulations on your win!"
Bespoke Braces for hand and wrist, currently in its pilot phase,
is a first-of-its-kind medical solution to scan, design, and print
custom hand and wrist braces. In the Bespoke Braces process, a
patient's arm is scanned and data is transmitted to cloud-based
servers where a brace design, customized by the patient and
clinician, is created to match the shape of the patient's
individual anatomy. Each brace is then 3D printed using 3DS'
selective laser sintering (SLS) technology for optimal comfort,
flexibility and durability. The Bespoke Braces system is comprised
of an arm scanner, an iPad app, cloud software, a network of 3D
printers, and four revolutionary arm brace designs. This service
has recently been expanded to include custom scoliosis braces for
children and young adults.
"This product is a strong example of when customization can be
leveraged to its true potential, delivering an experience that is
integrated, personal and strong application of additive
manufacturing processes." – Core 77 Jury
The robotic exoskeleton announced by 3DS in February 2014 is the
first-ever 3D printed hybrid robotic exoskeleton robotic suit,
created in collaboration with Ekso Bionics. To create a perfect fit
for Amanda Boxtel, the paraplegic patient, engineers scanned the
contours of Amanda's thighs, shins and spine and created a
personalized three-dimensional base to form the shape of the
required assemblies. Sophisticated mechanical actuators and
controls, manufactured and provided by Ekso Bionics, were then
integrated with the more fluid components that were 3D printed from
the customized scans to create the first ever bespoke suit. View
Amanda's exoskeleton in action here.
To find out more about 3DS' vision of personalized surgery and
medical devices, visit:
http://www.3dsystems.com/solutions/healthcare
About 3D Systems
3D Systems is a leading provider of 3D printing centric
design-to-manufacturing solutions including 3D printers, print
materials and cloud sourced on-demand custom parts for
professionals and consumers alike in materials including plastics,
metals, ceramics and edibles. The company also provides integrated
3D scan-based design, freeform modeling and inspection tools and an
integrated 3D planning and printing digital thread for personalized
surgery and patient specific medical devices. Its products and
services replace and complement traditional methods and reduce the
time and cost of designing new products by printing real parts
directly from digital input. These solutions are used to rapidly
design, create, communicate, prototype or produce functional parts
and assemblies, empowering customers to manufacture the
future.
Leadership Through Innovation and
Technology
- 3DS invented 3D printing with its Stereolithography (SLA)
printer and was the first to commercialize it in 1989.
- 3DS invented Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) printing and was
the first to commercialize it in 1992.
- 3DS invented the Color-Jet-Printing (CJP) class of 3D printers
and was the first to commercialize 3D powder-based systems in 1994.
- 3DS invented Multi-Jet-Printing (MJP) printers and was the
first to commercialize it in 1996.
Today its comprehensive range of 3D printers is the industry's
benchmark for production-grade manufacturing in aerospace,
automotive, patient specific medical device and a variety of
consumer, electronic and fashion accessories.
More information on the company is available at
www.3DSystems.com.
ABOUT THE CORE77 DESIGN AWARDS
Recognizing excellence in all areas of design enterprise, the
Core77 Design Awards celebrates the richness of the design
profession and its practitioners. For our fourth year, we present
17 categories of entry, providing designers a unique opportunity to
communicate the intent, rigor and passion behind their efforts.
From client work to self-initiated projects, entrepreneurial to
pro-bono engagements, we embrace a wide diversity of design
enterprise: commercial, cultural, social, environmental, or
discursive. We welcome projects in all these spheres and honor the
time, effort and quality of the endeavors, no matter their
provenance.
ABOUT CORE77
Since 1995, Core77 has served a devoted global audience of
designers ranging from students through seasoned professionals.
Core77 publishes articles, discussion forums, and an extensive
event calendar in addition to hosting portfolios, job listings, and
a database of design firms, schools, vendors and services. Core77
also provides a gathering point for designers and enthusiasts alike
by producing design competitions, lecture series, parties, and
exhibitions.
CONTACT: Investor Contact:
Stacey Witten
Email: Stacey.Witten@3dsystems.com
Media Contact:
Alyssa Reichental
Email: Press@3dsystems.com
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