3D Printing Lower-Limb Prosthetics and Orthotics

A project in Frederick, MD by Tyler Dunham and Tyler Manee
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We are certified clinicians trying to develop a method to make 3D printed orthotic and prosthetic devices accessible to our patients.
Backers: 126
Average Pledge Per Backer: $73

Funded: $9,222 of $9,000
Dates: Jan 15th -> Feb 14th (30 days)
Project By: Tyler Dunham and Tyler Manee
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Latest News

Goal reached!!!

February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
You did it!!! Thank you to everyone who donated, shared, and supported. You put us over our goal 22 hours early, and we couldn't be more thankful.  This project has been our nights, weekends, and obsession for the last 2 years, and you just moved it... (Read More)

Long-distance relationship

February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We didn't want to spend your generous donations mailing our trinkets all over the world, so we limited shipping to the US and Canada.  A supporter from Denmark suggested that, for the other 3D print-savvy people out there who would like a memento,... (Read More)

CRUNCH TIME!!!

February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
First of all, a huge thank you to everyone who has pledged to our project. We're humbled by the support we're received from our friends and family. 71 very generous supporters have pledged a total of $6,000 of our $9,000 goal. Our Kickstarter... (Read More)

Webcast talk with Jon Schull, Founder of e-NABLE

January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
This morning there was a 1 hour webcast of a conversation with John Schull, Founder of the e-NABLE hand project (watch the recorded webcast here: http://techchange.org/live-events/tech-talks/3d-printing-prosthetics/).  The conversation took a... (Read More)

Day 5

January 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Support keeps rolling in and we can't adequately express our gratitude.  We crossed the $3,000 mark today, which brings us 1/3 of the way in just 5 days.  We don't want to plateau, though, so we're looking for new ways to spread the word even... (Read More)

New Rewards

January 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to everyone who donated the first night, we are very grateful.  A few people mentioned that there weren't enough reward tiers, so we're adding $1, $10, and $25 rewards.  Keep the suggestions (and donations!) coming, we're listening.  If... (Read More)

Maryland Clinicians Launch Kickstarter Campaign to Raise Money to 3D Print Prostheses and Orthotics

January 16th - via: 3dprint.com
Each year, thousands of people lose motor and limb function after loss of a limb. Doctors actually prescribe orthotics or prostheses and then specialists like Tyler Dunham and Tyler Manee enter the process. Crafting orthotics and prosthetics is a very specialized field. (Read More)

And We're Live!!!

January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
The next 30 days will decide our fate!  If you're on this page, thank you for taking the time to visit.  Obviously, we'd love you for donate, but an even bigger help would be for you to share the link to this project and bring in a hundred other... (Read More)

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