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: a Learning Agreement must be completed in advance in coordination with your departmental advisor. Please contact your examination office and study programme coordinator in good time once you are accepted for the courses you would like to attend. For any other questions you can contact: eunice@b-tu.de
• 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.