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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...
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, by Hugh Sheridan Qaadir and the New 3D Printing Landscape: Bridging Chinese Value and Western Reliability
The global 3D printing market has changed dramatically in the last decade. Once dominated by a handful of Western manufacturers, it is now shaped by...
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, by Hugh Sheridan TPU vs EVA: Comparing 3D-Printed SMOs and EVA Draped SMOs
As digital workflows continue to reshape orthotic practice, Supramalleolar Orthoses (SMOs) have become one of the clearest case studies for comparing traditional fabrication with additive manufacturing....
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, by Hugh Sheridan Why FDM 3D Printing Shouldn’t Be Used for AFOs
Over the past decade, 3D printing has opened exciting new opportunities in orthotics. Faster prototyping, lighter devices, digital design, and customizable shapes have made additive...
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, by Hugh Sheridan Centralized vs. Open AFO Design Platforms: What Really Works Best for Clinics?
Do we rely on a centralized design ecosystem like PIRO by Invent Medical — where design, validation, and production standards are tightly controlled?Or do we...
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, by Hugh Sheridan Are 3D-Printed Prosthetic Sockets Safe to Wear?
3D-printed prosthetic sockets can be safe, reliable, and clinically effective—but only under the right conditions:
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, by Hugh Sheridan Why Combining Pressure Mapping and 3D iPhone Scanning Is Essential for Foot Biomechanics Assessment
Using both pressure mapping and 3D scanning is no longer optional—it is becoming the gold standard in modern clinical practice.
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, by Hugh Sheridan LiDAR vs. Structured-Light 3D Scanners in Orthotics & Prosthetics: What Clinicians Need to Know
LiDAR vs. Structured-Light 3D Scanners in Orthotics & Prosthetics: What Clinicians Need to Know
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, by Hugh Sheridan Why Would You Choose Milling Over Direct 3D Printing Your Orthotic & Prosthetic Applications?
In the fast-evolving landscape of digital fabrication for orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) device production, it’s tempting to assume that 3D printing is the inevitable future....
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, by Hugh Sheridan Why Layerloop may be a better choice than PodoPrinter; other belt-insole systems
For orthotics & prosthetics workshops seeking a future-proof, high-precision continuous belt printer that covers insoles plus orthotic components and supports a broad material palette, the...
