Greece announces the establishment of a 3D prosthetic limb construction center – EKEPEK SA, in response to the changes brought about by the fourth industrial revolution

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With the development of additive manufacturing and materials, it has been realized3D printingProsthetic products, by3D printingThe artificial limbs made by technology for the disabled are not only beautiful in appearance, but also relatively inexpensive to manufacture. Greece announced the establishment of a prosthetic limb construction center, EKEPEK SA, to provide comprehensive services and technical solutions for all those interested in the field of prosthetic limb construction (PC). .

3D printing technologyIt is a new type of production process, which is mainly characterized by fine and quantitative production. The application of 3D printing on prosthetics is mainly for upper limb prostheses, shells, etc. At the same time, it reflects the personalized and innovative prosthetic shells, so that prostheses are no longer a pain that amputees are eager to cover up.

On February 24, 2022, Greece announced the establishment of the prosthetic limb construction center EKEPEK SA (Additive Manufacturing Center – HCAM) which was established and operated in Patras. Greece claims to have recognized the field of Additive Manufacturing (Additive Manufacturing) as a transformative method of the Industrial Revolution, which allows the fast and flexible production of components, spare parts and systems with desirable characteristics, an advanced process indispensable to the future manufacturing industry, EKEPEK SA Provide services for the following.

1. Prototype manufacturing;

2. Testing of new designs and materials;

3. Original and customized construction of small spare parts in various industries;

4. Design and manufacture of new components and products;

5. Certification of high-quality industrial products;

The materials for 3D printing receptacles are now mature, and many kinds of materials can be used, such as plastics, soft glues, metals, carbon fiber composite materials, resins and so on. The website offers a variety of prosthetic shell design materials and works, based on which amputees can define their own style. Users can browse online and select a case design that matches their lifestyle and tastes.

The main manifestation of 3D printing technology is that it can perfectly print the model of the leg. The manufacturing technology of the socket is very personalized, so the word custom prosthesis is usually used. Whether it is a 3D printed socket or a traditional lower limb prosthesis socket, an experienced prosthetic technician is required to operate it. There is no real difference between 3D printed receptacles and traditional receptacles. They are all customized personalized receptacles, but the process used is different.

Compared with the traditional receptacle process and the 3D printing process, 3D printing has many technical advantages over the traditional process: the use of computer 3D modeling does not require the use of complicated traditional processes.
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In the production process, the accuracy and aesthetics of the receiving cavity can be very high, the production is fast, and the production time is greatly shortened. EKEPEK SA aspires to be a unique one-stop 3D printing center in South East Europe (SE), offering comprehensive services and technical solutions, research,
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EKEPEK SA was founded with clear goals:

1. By upgrading Greek companies that are lagging behind in 3D printing technology;

2. Promote PC technology, spread and use it more widely;

3. Provide the company/user with the development of new products and comprehensive services based on PC technology;

4. Train young scientists and business executives with appropriate knowledge, experience and know-how;

5. Create high-quality jobs in response to the job changes that will be brought about by the Fourth Industrial Revolution;

6. Promote economic development and promote 3D printing coverage by integrating 3D technology;

7. Contribute to the modern industrial upgrading of southeastern European countries that have not performed well in the absorption of new technologies;

Nine powerful innovation institutions (eight companies and one research institute) are currently involved in the shareholding structure of EKEPEK SA, which has given Greek and international influence:

1. CBL Patras SA

2. Ίδρυμα Τεχνολογίας και Έρευνας (ΙΤΕ)

3. MIRTEC SA (EBETAM AE)

4. LINO AEBE

5. MONOΛΙΘΟΣ ΕΠΕ

6. Neweleven Capital

7. OHB Hellas

8. RAYMETRICS AE

9. UBITECH

In the long run, EKEPEK SA has received a lot of financial support and industry recognition, which will enable EKEPEK SA to gain enough driving force in the industry in the future. At present, the new 3D printing center is expanding its recruitment of 3D printing to the world.
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