Where Engineering Meets Digital Workflows with Ashton Stoop

The Prosthetics and Orthotics Podcast

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We explore the exciting intersection of engineering, biomechanics, and 3D printing in prosthetics with our guest Ashton Stoop, who shares his journey from mechanical engineering student to designing 3D-printed prosthetic limbs in Mexico.
• Ashton's background in mechanical engineering and his path to O&P through biomechanics research
• The importance of both functionality and emotional integration in prosthetic design
• How custom prosthetic covers serve as tools for patient acceptance and identity
• Using Rhino and Grasshopper software to create automated workflows for socket design
• The balance between maintaining clinical control and leveraging AI automation
• The potential for 3D printing to democratize the prosthetics industry
• How small clinics can compete with larger corporations through innovative technology
• The critical importance of clinical evaluation and fitting despite technological advances
• Challenges in biomechanical understanding of complex structures like feet and ankles
• Community initiatives like the Digital Limb Collective that share knowledge and best practices
The field of prosthetics needs professionals from all backgrounds – you don't have to be a clinician to make a difference in people's lives. If you have design skills and a passion to help others, there is room for you to contribute to this meaningful work.

Special Thanks to Advanced 3D for sponsoring this episode.
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1. Episode Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Ashton's Journey into O&P (00:02:10)

3. From Biomechanics to 3D Printing (00:06:38)

4. Innovation and Marketing in Prosthetics (00:11:35)

5. The Power of Rhino and Grasshopper (00:22:50)

6. Clinical Control vs AI Automation (00:37:30)

7. The Future of Prosthetic Design (00:46:20)