Stratasys and Limbitless Expand 3D-Printed Prosthetics for Kids

Stratasys and Limbitless Enter a New Phase

Stratasys and Limbitless Solutions are deepening a partnership that has already produced hundreds of 3D-printed prosthetic devices for children. The expansion, announced August 18, centers on education, sustainability, and broader access to assistive technology.

The centerpiece of the expansion is a donated Certified Pre-Owned F370 printer. Limbitless, based at the University of Central Florida, will use it in a dedicated lab where students work on prosthetics projects and community outreach. Stratasys also plans to supply materials and engineering expertise as the collaboration moves forward.

Rosa Coblens, Stratasys vice president of sustainability and communications, framed the donation as part of the company's circular manufacturing strategy. Reconditioning high-performing equipment keeps usable printers out of landfills while putting them in the hands of organizations that need them.

Limbitless has relied on Stratasys printers for more than a decade. The nonprofit prints end-use prosthetic components and molds for thermoformed cosmetic covers, giving children lightweight, customizable devices that would otherwise cost thousands of dollars. The new F370 adds capacity for prototyping and production as demand grows.

The partnership also renews emphasis on STEAM education. Students at the University of Central Florida can now access Stratasys hardware directly in the Limbitless lab, turning classroom theory into real prosthetic builds. That pipeline matters because the field needs more engineers who understand both additive manufacturing and assistive design.