Affordable SLS 3D Printing for Patient-Specific Prosthetic Solutions

In this case study, we explore how Matthew Mikosz, the founder of Partial Hand Solutions, has leveraged Formlabs’ affordable SLS 3D printing technology to provide patient-specific prosthetic solutions that offer greater flexibility and cost-effectiveness than traditional methods.

Matthew Mikosz, the founder of Partial Hand Solutions, had been outsourcing the production of prosthetic fingers for two years before he decided to invest in a Formlabs Fuse 1 SLS 3D printer.

The new printer, along with the Fuse Sift post-processing station, allows him to create custom prostheses for his patients with a more affordable cost per part. The use of SLS technology enables him to print parts with greater accuracy and detail, resulting in a higher quality end product.

With the ability to create custom prostheses in-house, Mikosz can offer greater flexibility to his patients, who no longer need to wait for outsourced parts to arrive.

Here are a few key benefits from medical 3D printing that are covered in the case study:

• Affordable cost per part: By using the Formlabs Fuse 1 SLS 3D printer, Mikosz can create patient-specific prosthetic solutions at a more affordable cost per part than traditional methods.
• Customized solutions: The ability to create custom prostheses in-house allows Mikosz to offer greater flexibility and better meet the specific needs of his patients.
• Improved quality: The use of SLS technology results in parts with greater accuracy and detail, leading to a higher quality end product.