Freedom Innovations, Irvine, California, has hired Michael Palmer as mechanical design lead of Smart Technology for Freedom Science & Technologies, a division of Freedom Innovations. Palmer brings his expertise in developing electromechanical medical and prosthetic devices. "Mike is a hands-on design engineer with the ability to take products from concept to manufacturing," said Richard Myers, president and COO of Freedom Innovations. "His strong ability to generate new ideas and solve complex problems fits in perfectly with Freedom Innovations' continuous effort to offer lower limb amputees the most innovative and functional prosthesis available." As mechanical design lead, Palmer works with a team of scientists and engineers in applying advanced computer-based technology to prosthetic products. According to Palmer, "My mission at Freedom is to research and develop new products that use computer intelligence to improve quality of life." Prior to joining Freedom Science & Technologies, Palmer gained a great deal of engineering experience including a position as a research assistant at the MIT Leg Laboratory in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Palmer received his bachelors degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, and his masters degree in mechanical engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge. He is married with one son and a daughter expected in November.
Freedom Innovations, Irvine, California, has hired Michael Palmer as mechanical design lead of Smart Technology for Freedom Science & Technologies, a division of Freedom Innovations. Palmer brings his expertise in developing electromechanical medical and prosthetic devices. "Mike is a hands-on design engineer with the ability to take products from concept to manufacturing," said Richard Myers, president and COO of Freedom Innovations. "His strong ability to generate new ideas and solve complex problems fits in perfectly with Freedom Innovations' continuous effort to offer lower limb amputees the most innovative and functional prosthesis available." As mechanical design lead, Palmer works with a team of scientists and engineers in applying advanced computer-based technology to prosthetic products. According to Palmer, "My mission at Freedom is to research and develop new products that use computer intelligence to improve quality of life." Prior to joining Freedom Science & Technologies, Palmer gained a great deal of engineering experience including a position as a research assistant at the MIT Leg Laboratory in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Palmer received his bachelors degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, and his masters degree in mechanical engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge. He is married with one son and a daughter expected in November.