Stratasys and Limbitless Solutions are to increase their focus on sustainability, education, and increasing access to 3D-printed prosthetics for children through an expansion of their partnership.
The 3D printing company has been working with the University of Central Florida's non-profit research facility for 12 years as part of an effort that is said to have delivered hundreds of 3D-printed prosthetic devices to children across the United States and beyond.
Over the course of the partnership so far, Stratasys has donated materials, advanced additive manufacturing technology, and engineering expertise to Limbitless, with the non-profit able to produce end-use components, thermoform moulds, and prototype parts. The partnership also includes a dedicated Limbitless lab at the University of Central Florida, equipped with multiple Stratasys systems, where students gain hands-on experience with 3D printing.
This year, the two organisations have placed a greater focus on sustainability, with Stratasys donating one of its Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) F370 3D printers to support ongoing operations, student education, and community outreach. The Stratasys CPO program extends the life of additive manufacturing equipment through factory-certified refurbishment and redeployment.
“This long-standing partnership reflects the best of what Stratasys has to offer,” said Rosa Coblens, VP Sustainability & Communications at Stratasys. “Through our Mindful Manufacturing approach, we are advancing sustainability while supporting meaningful social impact. By reconditioning high-performing equipment through our Certified Pre-Owned program, we not only reduce waste but also enable purpose-driven organisations like Limbitless to extend their reach and empower more lives.”
“Stratasys has been with us since day one,” added Albert Manero, PhD, Executive Director and Co-founder of Limbitless Solutions. “What started as a short phone call while I was in graduate school turned into a decade-long partnership that shows how additive manufacturing can create a tangible impact for the children we serve and the future engineers and designers working to build a more accessible world.”
