3D Printed Generative Orthoses: A Transformative Innovation for Orthopedic Care with Glass Fiber Composite Material
BY Composights
Published: 01 May 2025
CRP Technology announces that the Generative Orthoses
project, developed in collaboration with MHOX and Istituto
Ortopedico Rizzoli (IOR), has been selected as one of the winning projects in
the WORTH Partnership Project II 3rd Call. This prestigious
recognition highlights the cutting-edge, sustainable approach behind
the project, which aims to revolutionize the production of orthotic
devices through the use of CRP’s 3D printing solution and Windform
GT as the manufacturing SLS material.
The WORTH II 3rd Call saw record-breaking
participation, with 142 applications and 320
applicants from 34 EU-COSME-associated countries. After a
rigorous evaluation process, 69 projects were selected for
funding, featuring 158 partners from 25 countries across
Europe.
These projects tackle a variety of challenges, including circular economy, digital manufacturing, sustainable production, high-performance materials, and social innovation.
Over the past eight years, MHOX, CRP Technology, and Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli have worked together to develop this groundbreaking system, which combines body scanning, 3D digital design, and 3D printing to produce custom orthoses. The project incorporates biomimetic design and advanced manufacturing techniques, improving both form and function while providing essential support, rehabilitation, and postural correction.
Looking forward, CRP Technology, MHOX, and Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli continue to refine and automate their design processes, ensuring that the production of fully customized orthotic devices becomes scalable and market-ready. With ongoing innovations in Windform GT, the Generative Orthoses project is set to make personalized orthotic solutions more accessible, sustainable, and effective for a broader patient base.
