Local 3D production of high-quality, low-cost prosthetics in low-income countries

Ugani Prosthetics, a start-up company based in Belgium, has developed an innovative workflow to produce affordable prosthetics targeted at persons in low-income countries. Ugani utilizes standard table-top 3D printers and smartphones as a scanner, which substantially reduces costs compared to regular production methods. At the same time, Ugani trains local orthopaedic technicians and supports them in setting up their own prosthetics workshops. Since 2021, Ugani has helped more than 100 patients in five countries, and has established a workshop in Nairobi.

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