Limbitless Solutions, a nonprofit research facility at the University of Central Florida delivering 3D-printed bionic upper-limb prostheses to children, announced the expansion of its 12-year collaboration with Stratasys Ltd., an additive manufacturing company. The expanded partnership will feature a renewed focus on sustainability, education, and increasing access to prosthetic devices.
Through donations of materials, advanced additive manufacturing technology, and engineering expertise, Stratasys has helped the organization and inspired future engineers and innovators. Using Stratasys additive manufacturing, Limbitless produced end-use prosthetic components, 3D printed molds for thermoformed cosmetic elements, and accelerated product development through rapid prototyping prior to injection-molded production.
The partnership includes a dedicated Limbitless lab at the university equipped with multiple Stratasys systems, where students gain hands-on experience using 3D printing to create social impact and develop real-world engineering skills. With a greater focus on sustainability, Stratasys also donated a 3D printer to support ongoing operations, student education, and community outreach.
“Stratasys has been with us since day one,” said Albert Manero, PhD, executive director and cofounder of Limbitless Solutions. “What started as a short phone call while I was in graduate school turned into a decade-long partnership that shows how additive manufacturing can create a tangible impact for the children we serve and the future engineers and designers working to build a more accessible world.”
