The 3D printing revolution wants to meet you

Jordan got to see how an e-NABLE hand works during Camp No Limits

There’s a one-of-a-kind event happening later this month and it kind of kills me that I am going to miss it. But that doesn’t mean you can’t go! e-NABLE is holding a one-day conference bringing 3D printing experts together with prosthetic experts… and maybe even you! The volunteer-based organization is making waves all across the country by creating inexpensive and creative hands and arms for limb different kids and adults.

For the first time (the group is a little more than a year old), e-NABLE is holding a one-day conference at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. The goal is to bring 3D printers together with prosthetists. How cool is that? The engineering of building custom-made 3D printed products is happening, but there may be even more knowledge that can be added into the designs from years of work from traditional prosthetics. I can’t wait to see what comes of it.

Families of children with limb differences and adults with limb differences are welcome to attend the event for free. Veterans are also free. Tickets for students and medical students are $15. The cost to attend goes up to $50 for medical professionals and the general public. That’s a pretty great deal. I know of limb difference families and adults planning to attend… But we have family in town that weekend so Born Just Right won’t be able to attend. You can click here to snag tickets.

There are a few designs for below elbow prosthetics, many for hand differences and 3D printer arms designed for above elbow amputees are getting better designs. I can’t wait to see what will come from this meeting. So many people committed to using this awesome technology for good. I can’t only imagine what will happen after this event. You can find all of the details about Prosthetists Meet Printers online!