Case Study

If the Climbing Shoe Doesn’t Fit, Design a New Foot

If the Climbing Shoe Doesn’t Fit, Design a New Foot

Challenge Develop a lightweight but stable prosthesis for a disabled climber. Solution Production of an individual climbing prosthesis made of titanium by using Additive Manufacturing. Results • Optimised: material and hole production for an ideal compromise between low weight and high stiffness • Personalised: prosthesis is customised to one’s individual anatomy and purpose • Freedom of design: EOS technology is disrupti

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