Innovative 3D Printed Orthoses in Windform GT to Shine at SuperPower Design Exhibition
On display from March 24th to August 25th at the CID in Grand-Hornu, Belgium. The devices in Windform GT 3D printed by CRP Technology for MHOX offer unmatched performance and comfort through advanced material, manufacturing process and generative design
The upcoming SuperPower Design exhibition is set to showcase groundbreaking advancements in design and technology, and at its forefront will be the spotlight on 3D printed orthoses manufactured from Windform GT material. Hosted at the prestigious Centre for Innovation and Design (CID) in Grand-Hornu, Belgium, the event will run from March 24th to August 25th, 2024.
Manufactured by the 3D printing service bureau CRP Technology on behalf of MHOX, these custom-made orthoses represent a pinnacle in orthotic innovation. Utilizing Windform GT, a glass fiber reinforced composite material specifically engineered for Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), these orthoses boast exceptional thermal and mechanical properties. With a density of 1.19 g/cc, HDT at 1.82 MPa of 169.4°C, tensile strength of 56.21 MPa, elongation at break of 14.82%, and a melting point of 193°C, Windform GT ensures durability, flexibility, and performance unparalleled in traditional orthotic materials.
These orthoses transcend conventional boundaries by offering mass customization through generative design by MHOX. Enabled by advanced 3D printing technology and pioneering manufacturing material, they are tailored to honor the unique characteristics of each patient, providing enhanced physical performance while maintaining utmost comfort and functionality including body adaptation, proper movement control, waterproofness, strength-to-weight ratio, flexibility, and high aesthetic output.
Selected for display at the SuperPower Design exhibition, these orthoses serve as a testament to the potential of design, technology, and materials to revolutionize orthotic solutions.
Franco Cevolini, CEO and Technical Director of CRP Technology, expresses pride in their inclusion, stating, "We are honored that the 3D printed orthoses in Windform GT by MHOX have been chosen to be showcased at the SuperPower Design exhibition. These orthoses exemplify how cutting-edge design, industrial technology, and advanced materials can empower individuals, transcending physical limitations and enhancing quality of life."
Don't miss the opportunity to witness firsthand the intersection of innovation and human potential at the SuperPower Design exhibition. Join us at CID in Grand-Hornu as we unveil the future of orthotic solutions with MHOX's Windform GT orthoses.
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