E-NABLE Prosthetic Hand Design
Leading CAD design and fabrication of custom 3D-printed prosthetic limbs for underserved patients in collaboration with UVA's prosthetics team.
Overview
As CAD Executive at UVA's E-NABLE chapter, I lead the design and fabrication of custom 3D-printed prosthetic limbs for underserved patients. Working 5 hours per week, I collaborate directly with UVA's prosthetics team and clinical partners to create patient-specific solutions.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and train a student CAD team in Autodesk Fusion 360
- Adapt prosthetic designs to patient-specific anatomical and functional needs
- Drive outreach and onboarding efforts
- Represent UVA in the global E-NABLE network
- Align designs with clinical requirements and patient needs
Technical Skills
- CAD Design: Advanced Autodesk Fusion 360 for prosthetic modeling
- 3D Printing: Plastic prototyping with plans for carbon fiber implementation
- Patient-Centered Design: Adapting designs for individual anatomical requirements
- Team Leadership: Training and managing student CAD team
3D-printed prosthetic hand designed and fabricated by the E-NABLE UVA team
CAD assembly view in Fusion 360 showing material specifications and component hierarchy
Individual finger component design demonstrating precision CAD modeling techniques
Impact
Our team designs custom prosthetic hands for patients pro-bono, starting with 3D-printed plastic prototypes before moving to carbon fiber for the final devices. Each project involves close collaboration with patients to ensure optimal fit and functionality.
You can learn more about E-NABLE's work at UVA on their official website.