MEDICALID 488780

Third Thumb

Submitted by

Additive Companion

Designer / Owner

DC
Dani Clode

Industry: Medical
Sub-Industry: Prosthetics
Year: 2017
Country: United Kingdom
University / Collection: Royal College of Art

Summary

The Third Thumb is a 3D-printed thumb extension for your hand, controlled by your toes. The project explores the relationship between our bodies and augmentative and prosthetic technology.

Project Gallery

Technology Details

Printer Technology: SLA (Benchtop)
Printer Category: Vat Photopolymerisation
Material: Grey Pro Resin
Material Type: Resin
Feedstock Form: Liquid

Process Steps

Printer category: Vat Photopolymerisation

1
Step 1Printing
Technology
SLA (Benchtop)
Material
Grey Pro Resin
Hardware Manufacturer
Hidden until you sign in
Create free account →

Application Profile

Cost per Part

€€€

€50–€99.99

Indicative single unit production cost at time of manufacture.

Complexity

Complex

Requires specialised knowledge and deeper analysis.

Project Scale

Small Series

Project Field

Research

Sustainability Rating

★☆☆

Can depend heavily on virgin fossil fuels, produce harmful emissions, and yield non-recyclable materials. Involves high energy consumption during material manufacturing. As an AM material, requires some re-processing after use. This rating relates to the technology type only. The design, purpose and longevity of the entire object can offset any of the technology type's negative sustainability credentials.

User Level

Professional

Key Advantages

Rapid Design Development

Points of Interest

Dynamic

Recognition

Press

Providers Involved

Providers

FormlabsHardware Manufacturer

Account required

Create a free account to unlock this application

Continue exploring Additive Companion
Save your progress
Personalise your experience
No credit card needed

Create free account

Already have an account? Sign in