Three Dee Bulletin
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, by Hugh Sheridan The Hidden Cost of Manual Grinding in Orthotics Labs — and How Digital Production Can Change the Equation
Digital orthotics can dramatically reduce the hidden costs of manual grinding, including technician time, material waste, inconsistent output and limited production capacity. This article explores...
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, by Hugh Sheridan Smartphone Scanning and Retail Custom Insoles: Why Direct-to-Consumer 3D Printing Is a Warning Sign for O&P Clinics
The rise of smartphone scanning and 3D printing for custom insoles poses challenges for O&P clinics, highlighting the need for modernization in patient care.
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, by Hugh Sheridan Digital Is Powerful, But Plaster Still Matters: Why CPOs and Technicians Must Not Lose Manual Rectification Skills
Explore the balance between digital innovation and manual skills in prosthetics and orthotics,
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, by Hugh Sheridan Qaadir iQube View vs iQube 3D: Choosing the Right Foot Scanner for Modern O&P Clinics
As digital workflows become more practical for orthotic, prosthetic, podiatry and rehabilitation services, foot scanning is moving from a specialist technology into everyday clinical use....
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, by Hugh Sheridan What to Look for at OTWorld 2026 in Leipzig: Exhibitors, Start-Ups and Product Launches to Watch
OTWorld 2026 opens in Leipzig next week with 570+ exhibitors, start-ups, 3D printing, AI, orthopaedic footwear, prosthetics, neuro-orthotics and rehabilitation technology.
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, by Hugh Sheridan Voxelcare Introduces Automation Module to Keep Orthotic 3D Printing Moving
Voxelcare’s new 3D Printer Automation Module supports continuous orthotic printing, automatic unloading and organised pellet storage.
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, by Hugh Sheridan HP launches smaller, lower-cost MJF Printer for $60,000 - A stepping stone for the O&P industry
HP has introduced the Multi Jet Fusion 1200, a compact, lower-cost MJF system aimed at design teams, workshops, and smaller production environments.
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, by Hugh Sheridan Starting a Digital Spinal Fabrication Service with Satres Helios: What ROI Can a $32,000 Printer Deliver?
For many orthotics providers, the question is no longer whether digital spinal fabrication works. The real question is whether it can make financial sense at...
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, by Hugh Sheridan Why Farsoon’s Large-Capacity Printers Could Help Push Custom AFOs Toward the $20 Mark
Explore how Farsoon's large-capacity printers can revolutionize the orthotics industry, making custom ankle-foot orthoses affordable and scalable for broader access.
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, by Hugh Sheridan Smarter Insoles: Variable Stiffness Through 3D Printing — Without Workflow Complexity
For decades, orthotic insole fabrication has relied on material selection and manual modification to influence stiffness and support. EVA durometers, layered builds, posting strategies and...
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, by Hugh Sheridan Landis International: A workshop equipment legacy
Landis International represents a core truth of O&P manufacturing: the workshop is still the engine room. Digital tools expand what’s possible—but traditional fabrication equipment protects...
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, by Hugh Sheridan Polypropylene (PP) Skin‑Safe Filament: A Practical Guide for Medical and Patient‑Facing 3D Printing
Polypropylene (PP) filament has rapidly become a go‑to material for low-cost, durable, and chemically resistant 3D‑printed parts used close to skin or in clinical support...
