Project

3D Printing of Prosthetic Limbs

Intro

3D printing for prosthetics, medical assistive devices and other engineered solutions to solve real-world challenges.

Science Domains: Engineering, Technology & Applications of Science, Physical Science

NGSS Standards: MS-ETS1-1, MS-LS1-3, MS-PS2-3

Project Poster

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Learning Objectives

This project engages students with technology to recognize the importance of 3D printing for prosthetics, medical assistive devices and other engineered solutions for real-world challenges. Students will learn to apply and document an engineering design process that includes identifying criteria and constraints, making representations, testing and evaluation to solve problems with new, useful and imaginative solutions.

Project Materials

  • Stanford d.school Resources https://dschool.stanford.edu/
  • eNable Organization http://enablingthefuture.org/
  • School Computer Lab
  • Consumables: Velcro, wire, string, other student-requested items
  • 3D Scanner https://structure.io/
  • 3D Printer & Accessories
  • Flashforge Inventor
  • Dual Flexion Extruder
  • PLA 1.75mm filament