30 years of prosthetics Pioneer in 3D printing
The 3D printing process has been used in orthopedic technology for years, especially for customized aids. Despite positive examples in orthotics, the successes achieved still fall short of the technological possibilities.
Philipp Barluschke
The inventor and founder is Philipp Barluschke. The innovative USC prosthetic socket system and BarluParts3D, which acts as a contract manufacturer for medical supply stores and orthopedic technicians, are the result of his 30 years of practical experience as a prosthesis wearer and his many years of professional experience as a machining technician and CAD/CAM/CNC specialist in industry.
The strongest motivation
As a prosthesis wearer since early childhood due to congenital forearm dysmelia, I am all too familiar with the problems associated with wearing a prosthesis: sweating in the prosthetic socket, skin irritation, pressure points, poor adhesion of the socket, and even allergies on the residual limb.
That's why I've made it my mission to improve the lives of prosthesis wearers where it matters most: at the stump-sleeve interface. The USC prosthetic sleeve is the result of many years of experience and development.
Initially developed for arm prosthetics, the USC socket has now also proven itself many times over in a special version for leg prosthetics, knee-ex and thigh prostheses.
3D printing in arm and leg prosthetics
In its June 2019 issue, the trade journal ORTHOPÄDIE TECHNIK states that, up to now, orthopedic technicians have mostly used additive manufacturing (i.e., 3D printing) to reproduce old product designs intended for conventional manufacturing. However, the new materials used in additive manufacturing have different mechanical properties and therefore require innovative product designs. This is precisely where the success concept of the Ultra Soft Comfort prosthetic socket system lies. Inspired by bionic structures, we have found a way to design prosthetic sockets for the upper and lower extremities that offer the necessary stability and at the same time have unique new properties.
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