Proteor announced a collaboration with Mariia Yelizarova, head of operational excellence at TrainAI (RWS), One World Strong, and Unbroken Ukraine, to deliver 3D-printing technology to support people who have lost limbs due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
The partnership, led by Mike Gorski, PhD, MBA, general manager of Proteor Print, aims to revolutionize prosthetic access and rehabilitation by introducing specialized 3D printers capable of producing definitive prosthetic components on-site in Ukraine. The technology will allow a transtibial preparatory socket to be printed in as little as 90 minutes, while a definitive socket can be printed in two to six hours.
“This collaboration with Proteor is truly transformative for Ukraine,” said Yelizarova. “Their support is helping us deliver high-quality, 3D-printed prosthetics to both veterans and civilians impacted by the war—quickly, efficiently, and with exceptional care. Together, we’re not just restoring mobility; we’re restoring hope and dignity to those who need it most.”
Proteor will donate a 3D printing package valued at $25,000, materials for every additional 3D printer funded through the organizations’ fundraising, and travel and training costs for a one-week clinical training program in Lviv, Ukraine. The coalition seeks to raise at least $150,000 by the end of 2025, all of which will directly support the purchase, shipment, and maintenance of 3D printers and materials.
“Partnering with our colleagues in Ukraine to create 3D-printed sockets for veterans is about more than technology—it’s about restoring confidence, mobility, and dignity to those who have sacrificed so much,” said Gorski. “This collaboration with Unbroken Ukraine and One World Strong underscores our commitment to using cutting-edge innovation to serve those in need.”
