Published in Journal of Industrial Engineering and Robotics, Volume 6, Number 2
Written by SAVU Elena Andrada
Scientific coordinators: Dana TILINĂ

Orthosis technology can help patients return to near-normal mobility and limb function after stroke or amputation. However, the method of developing specially designed devices requires time and effort. Research has shown that more than three-quarters of patients with dementia need to recover in the long term, many of whom have individual orthoses. Three- dimensional (3D) printing is a collection of practices for producing a model consisting of a physiological component or an installation in a short period of time, using 3D computer aided design (CAD) software. Usually, the creation of components or assemblies is done using 3D printing or "Additive Manufacturing" technology. 3D printing improves the performance of parts, speeds up the manufacturing process and progresses in reducing costs, which is a very significant factor for today's society.

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