# 3D-Printed Medical Braces Andiamo Looks to Revolutionize the Way Kids Are Fitted with Orthotics By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-10-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andiamo References: [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/andiamo-3d-printed-orthotics-for-disabled-kids) & [andiamo.io](http://andiamo.io/) Andiamo is a company that produces 3D-printed orthotics for kids, cutting down on the mess of plaster and the many hours it takes to make custom braces the old way. Rather than requiring a child with a disability to go to a clinic to get fitted for a brace, Andiamo is completely mobile and is designed to deliver a quick turnaround that's completely non-invasive. As compared to a process that takes about 13 weeks, this process takes about two days maximum. In order to revolutionize the way [children with disabilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobility-rehabilitation) are treated with [3D printing and scanning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-foot-scanner), Andiamo is currently raising funds on [Indiegogo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/built-wh-battery), aiming to raise enough money to cover the clinical and production costs of working with three families for a year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mobile Orthotics Fittings:** Andiamo's mobile orthotics fitting system eliminates the need for children with disabilities to go to a clinic and offers a quick turnaround time. - **Non-invasive 3D Printing:** Andiamo's non-invasive 3D printing process reduces the time required to make custom braces from 13 weeks to a maximum of two days. - **Crowdfunding for Medical Innovation:** Andiamo's fundraising campaign on Indiegogo demonstrates the potential for crowdfunding to support disruptive innovations in the medical field. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Orthotics:** The use of 3D printing technology in orthotics has the potential to revolutionize the way children with disabilities are fitted for braces. - **Healthcare:** The adoption of non-invasive 3D printing processes in healthcare can streamline and speed up the production of custom medical devices. - **Crowdfunding:** The success of Andiamo's crowdfunding campaign highlights the opportunity for other medical innovation projects to raise funds through crowdfunding platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adjustable Fracture Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bracesys-kevlar.md) - [3D Printed Shoe Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customfit-3d-printed-shoes.md) - [3D-Printed Bone Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellaseno.md) - [Elegant Scoliosis Back Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airy-back-brace.md) - [Connected Kids Recovery Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cknee-brace.md) - [3D-Printed Medical Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ossiform.md) - [Scan-to-Print Custom Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobiome.md) - [Lattice Orthopaedic Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cast21-1.md) - [3D Printed Medical Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gastronology.md)