3D Prosthetics Space
Built by students. Built for everyday life.
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3DProsthetics.space brings together student engineers and researchers across the Mid-Atlantic to build accessible prosthetic technology.
We build prosthetics. If something breaks, we will call it research.
Our Collaborators
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e-NABLE
A global volunteer network producing open-source 3D printed prosthetic devices.
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See 3D
A nonprofit focused on producing tactile learning models and accessibility tools for visually impaired individuals.
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Adapt 3D
A community focused on donating 3D splints for Ukrainian soldiers at the frontline of war.
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Georgetown Makerhub
Georgetown's exclusive makerspace equipped with 3D printers, laser cutters, and wood sewing machines.
Prosthetics should not be rare technology. They should be everyday engineering.
3DProsthetics.space is a student-led collaboration developing affordable prosthetics through additive manufacturing and open design.
Students from Georgetown, Howard, GW, UVA, and Johns Hopkins collaborate to advance accessible prosthetic technology.
What is 3DProsthetics.space?
3DProsthetics.space is a regional collaboration of student engineers and researchers focused on designing and improving low-cost prosthetic devices. Our work centers on additive manufacturing, mechanical durability, and open prosthetic designs that can be locally produced and repaired.
What makes your work different?
Most open prosthetic designs prioritize accessibility but struggle with durability. Our projects focus on improving structural performance, fatigue resistance, and modular repair systems so that prosthetic devices can withstand long-term daily use.
Who do you collaborate with?
Our team works alongside established open prosthetics communities including e-NABLE, See3D, and Adapt3D. These partnerships allow us to contribute engineering improvements while supporting global prosthetic accessibility efforts.
Who can join?
We welcome students and collaborators interested in mechanical design, biomedical engineering, materials science, robotics, additive manufacturing, and assistive technology development.
How you can get involved
Design devices, test materials, build prosthetics, and research assistive technology.
What to do next
Explore prosthetic builds, engineering experiments, and student research.
Developing affordable 3D-printed prosthetics while growing a student engineering network across the MD–VA–DC region
“Engineers like to solve problems. If none exist, they create one.” — Scott Adams
How additive manufacturing is reshaping prosthetic design and allowing engineers to build lighter, stronger, and more customizable devices.
Flexible materials and tendon-inspired mechanisms are bringing prosthetic movement closer to natural human dexterity.
Recent federal regulation targeting prosthetic and medical equipment suppliers is raising questions about fraud prevention, accessibility, and innovation in assistive technology.
From carbon fiber composites to advanced polymers, materials science is quietly driving the next generation of durable and lightweight prosthetic devices.
Build the future of accessible prosthetics.
3DProsthetics.space brings together engineers, researchers, and volunteers to design prosthetic systems that are affordable, repairable, and accessible worldwide.
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