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zounobody
Jul '16

Hi,

Thanks a lot for your help.

I will try to get the package from enable. Not sure they give it, but i’ll try.

Thanks again

Zoubir

Futurefabbers
Jul '16

Dear Zoubir, we have printed hands. We will get in touch with you tomorrow. Best regards!

zounobody
Jul '16

Hi, Thank you!! Am looking forward to your return tomorrow. Again thanks a lot. Best regards, Zoubir

Perry_1
Jul '16

Any hub can print it, but there is so much more to it.

The hand must be modified for the type of disability, and then modeled in the right size for the recipient.

There are also a lot of parts that need added that are not 3d printed, such as the elastic that holds it together, and the straps, etc.

A local source is definitely needed.

zounobody
Jul '16

Hi Perry,

Thank you for your answer.

A just get a feedback from another guy saying that the model Raptor is not adapted for my nephew because of the nature of his hand.

But the model Phoenix is more adapted. So, I need someone having already handled those kind of model. It seems to be hard to find it in France/Paris where am living.

Regards,

Zoubir

Enza3D
Jul '16

Look specifically for universities that offer biomedical engineering as a masters degree. These will have professors involved in research with prosthetics, or at least research that has a medical basis. They tend to be a tight knit group, so if one can’t help you, they may know someone else who can.

I do not have an exhaustive list of French universities that offer this, but I do know of a few. I’d say start with École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Saint-Étienne, École Centrale de Lille, and ParisTech at Paris Institute of Technology. I would very strongly put emphasis on finding someone local, and someone who knows what they’re doing. Anyone can print a model, that’s the easy part. Designing the model to accommodate your nephew’s needs, and then fitting it to him are not easily done.

zounobody
Jul '16

Hi Enza,

Thank you so much.

I will digg on that univerties solution.

Best regards,

Zoubir

Beautiful3D
Jul '16

Best of luck with your goal and sorry I can’t help.

It’s a beautiful thing you’re doing!

kr0sh1
Jul '16

I don’t know if anyone has mentioned the e-Nable project yet, but that’s where I’d go for designs, should be several makers in the area on their list who can replicate one for you.

kr0sh1
Jul '16

Ah that actually is enablingthefuture! Need a chapter down here in Plymouth, lots of servicemen and women who’ve lost limbs. Anyone keen to form a chapter?

zounobody
Jul '16

Hi, Thank you for answering. I have aleady asked them and sent them the pictures and built the form. Am waiting, there is too many people in the queue… Regards, Zoubir

kr0sh1
Jul '16

So what’s the ‘form’ then, an insert inside the prosthetic? Was it ‘Team Unlimbited’ you contacted, because it might be that they just need someone to sort out the CAD design side of things, I’d be happy to facilitate.