The rector of the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), Hernán Porras Díaz, received from the School of Industrial Design a customized orthosis, developed by the i+3DLAB laboratory attached to the Interfaz research group, with the aim of making recovery from his left hand injury more comfortable.
“For 6 years we have been working through applied research projects to define solutions oriented to the health sector based on digital manufacturing. Normally the orthosis is made with traditional processes with plaster molding, what we do is custom design with 3D printing technologies,” said Clara Lopez, a professor at the School of Industrial Design.
This external device is a 100% UIS production, its elaboration involved three fundamental steps, which are necessary for the product to be customized and adjusted to the needs of each patient.
“The process began with a 3D scan, which takes about 15 minutes. Then we made a modeling with software and finally we printed on the equipment provided by the University, which is located in the Guatiguará Technology Park,” explained Robinson Bueno, UIS industrial designer.
In the school of Industrial Design this event generated rejoicing and motivation to continue developing biomedical devices that facilitate the rehabilitation of different affectations.
“We feel very proud, the mission we have as industrial designers is to improve the quality of life of people, in this case of our rector. I think that the years of work and research are being reflected,” commented Luis Bautista, director of the School of Industrial Design.
