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The Prosthetics and Orthotics PodcastAuthor: Brent Wright and Joris Peels
The Prosthetics and Orthotics Podcast is a deep dive into what 3D printing and Additive Manufacturing mean for prosthetics and orthotics. Were Brent and Joris both passionate about 3D printing and Additive Manufacturing. Were on a journey together to explore the digitization of prostheses and orthoses together. Join us! Have a question, suggestion or guest for us? Reach out. Or have a listen to the podcast here. The Prosthetic and Orthotic field is experiencing a revolution where manufacturing is being digitized. 3D scanning, CAD software, machine learning, automation software, apps, the internet, new materials and Additive Manufacturing are all impactful in and of themselves. These developments are now, in concert, collectively reshaping orthotics and prosthetics right now. We want to be on the cutting edge of these developments and understand them as they happen. Weve decided to do a podcast to learn, understand and explore the revolution in prosthetics and orthotics. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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What If The Best Prosthetic Innovation Is Repeatability with Rob Gabourie
Episode 2
Tuesday, 4 August, 2026
Send us Fan MailWe welcome prosthetist and Niagara Foot inventor Rob Gabourie for a fascinating conversation spanning more than five decades of prosthetic innovation. Rob shares how his career began after his brother's industrial accident, reflects on hand-carving wooden sockets for World War II veterans, and explains how the demands of Vietnam veterans helped accelerate advances in prosthetic technology. Throughout the discussion, he emphasizes a philosophy of practical problem-solving—continually "fiddling" with designs to make them simpler, more durable, and more effective for the people who depend on them every day. The conversation also explores the development of the Niagara Foot, lessons learned from decades of fitting transfemoral patients, and the importance of balancing engineering with clinical experience. Brent and Rob discuss how additive manufacturing is transforming prosthetics, where 3D printing fits into the future of patient care, and why repeatable, data-driven socket design may be the next major leap forward. It's an episode filled with history, wisdom, and practical insights for clinicians, engineers, and anyone passionate about improving mobility through thoughtful innovation. Special thanks to Advanced 3D for sponsoring this episode.Support the show
