Cleveland State University (CSU) recently opened the Parker Hannifin Motion and Control Lab, according to a university press release. The lab was established with a $1.5 million endowment from Parker Hannifin Corporation. The lab contains advanced treadmills, motion sensors and…
Month: August 2013
On Sept.21, the Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities Foundation (OPAF) will introduce First Fit in Orlando as part of the Limb Loss Education Day in conjunction with the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) World Congress, according to a press release.…
OPAF to launch First Fit at AOPA World Congress
On Sept.21, the Orthotic and Prosthetic Activities Foundation (OPAF) will introduce First Fit in Orlando as part of the Limb Loss Education Day in conjunction with the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) World Congress, according to a press release.…
A team of researchers at Tel Aviv University found a way to print flexible, biocompatible components for microelectromechanical systems, making them suitable for use in medical devices, including prostheses. The micro-printing process yields flexible, non-toxic, paper-thin membranes made of an…
Researchers print biocompatible polymer sensors suitable for prostheses
A team of researchers at Tel Aviv University found a way to print flexible, biocompatible components for microelectromechanical systems, making them suitable for use in medical devices, including prostheses. The micro-printing process yields flexible, non-toxic, paper-thin membranes made of an…
Eighty prosthetic hands were assembled by Johnson Controls employees in Shanghai, China, during the company’s recent annual Vision Week celebration for landmine victims in developing countries. According to a company press release, the donation was made through the Helping Hands…
Johnson Controls assembles prosthetic hands for landmine victims
Eighty prosthetic hands were assembled by Johnson Controls employees in Shanghai, China, during the company’s recent annual Vision Week celebration for landmine victims in developing countries. According to a company press release, the donation was made through the Helping Hands…
The Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation announced that Willow Wood has become a Gold Level Sponsor for OPAF and First Clinics in 2013. Willow Wood’s donation allows OPAF to further develop new First Clinics, such as First Kick and First…
OPAF announces Willow Wood as gold level sponsor
The Orthotic & Prosthetic Activities Foundation announced that Willow Wood has become a Gold Level Sponsor for OPAF and First Clinics in 2013. Willow Wood’s donation allows OPAF to further develop new First Clinics, such as First Kick and First…
FitBionic completes funding round with KMG Capital Partners
FitBionic completed a $2.2 million funding round with a team led by KMG Capital Partners, with High Country Venture and the Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development (CID4). According to a press release, the investment was developed in…