Innovative Methods of Design and Fabrication of Prosthetic Devices

INNOVATIVE METHODS OF DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF PROSTHETIC DEVICES

The main aims of the course are as following:

• to get the students acquainted with the basic notions of anatomically customized medical devices: prostheses, implants, artificial organs and orthoses
• to present the development and progress in the field – evolution from manual forming, to digital sculpting, towards automated, AI-driven design techniques
• to get the students familiar with modern fabrication techniques of anatomically customized devices – 3D printing with polymers, composites and metals
• to get the students familiar with modern methods of design aid, using Virtual and Mixed Reality

The programme of the course is divided into units:

• Lecture 1. Introduction, main conceps
• Lecture 2a. Design of anatomically customized products, part 1: image processing, CAD design
• Lecture 2b. Design of anatomically customized products, part 2: design automation
• Project: Assignment 1. Design of a medical device using intelligent model (self study)
• Lecture 3a. Additive manufacturing of anatomically customized devices, part 1: basic concepts, processes and key features
• Lecture 3b. Additive manufacturing of anatomically customized devices, part 2: stereolithography, extrusion and sintering processes for medical devices
• Project: Assignment 2. Planning and simulation of additive manufacturing of anatomically customized devices (self study)
• Lecture 4. Use of XR technologies for medical devices design
• Project: Assignment 3. Building a simple interactive visualization of a selected medical device.
• Lecture 5: Case studies: real-life examples.

For a detailed description of the course, please refer to the course study guide above (it will open in a new tab).

• EUNICE bachelor’s or master’s student: enrolled as a bachelor’s or master’s degree student in one of the universities of EUNICE European University consortium (check the partner universities here).
• Basic knowledge from biology and chemistry, especially related to functioning of a human body.
• Basic knowledge about manufacturing technologies and engineering materials.
• The ability of logical thinking, obtaining information from the library and the Internet.
• Understanding the needs for learning and gaining interdisciplinary knowledge.
• English B2.
• Please bear in mind that this course forms part of the National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) programme – Support for European Universities, which has additional requirements. Before signing up for this course, please familiarise yourself with the specific ‘Terms and Conditions’, which can be found below.

Study Level: Bachelor, Master

• Submit your application via the button ‘Apply Now’.
• Please keep in mind that the number of participants could be limited for each course. Application does not guarantee enrolment in the course.
• The course participants will be selected based on criteria specified in the study guide.
• Your home university will inform you whether you have been accepted and provide further information about the next steps.

Specific instructions in some universities:

• BTU students: for questions about enrolment and recognition at your university, you can visit this website
• UPHF students: make sure to ask the approval of your director of studies (responsable pédagogique) before applying. For any question, you can contact the EUNICE office: eunice@uphf.fr
• UoP students: questions about enrolment and recognition can be answered by your Director of Studies or ECTS Coordinator, or you can contact eunice@go.uop.gr

Any questions about enrolment or credit recognition? Contact your EUNICE courses coordinator.