WEVOLVER | Make it Real 3D Printing Challenge FinalistsWevolver and polySpectra invited designers, inventors, and engineers from across the world to submit ideas. Among the global entities proposing innovative ways to use polySpectra’s flagship additive manufacturing material, COR Alpha, was the Zulty device, an assistive surgical spay tool designed in collaboration between veterinarians, Dr. Zulty & Dr. Kovalik, and DiveDesign.
The team documented the many challenges of injection molding for low-volume production, and identified an opportunity to utilize COR Alpha's unique properties as a single print, multi-density material able to withstand extreme autoclaving cycles without losing its flexible yet incredibly strong tensile integrity. In a vet's or medical surgeon's hands, this tool could streamline cumbersome procedures, and potentially help doctors save more lives. |
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER | PhilaU-Jefferson MergerThe Inquirer, a Philadelphia based newspaper, interviews faculty and students from both Thomas Jefferson University campuses about the new merge, including the topic of interdisciplinary collaboration among students. Students describe how working together on the same playing field creates more opportunities and success for today's progressive, cutting-edge technology.
(Article cites JeffSolves MedTECH 2017 ALAFLEX project). |
DESIGN-HEALTH | Jeffsolves MedTECH 2017Medicine + Design portfolio collection of cross-discplinary projects developed by Sidney Kimmel Medical College and Philadelphia University students.
Come visit the medical design space at JeffDesign Vault on 925 Chestnut Street! |
10XBETA | Jeffsolves ProgramThomas Jefferson University and 10XBeta worked closely to design a fully-customized immersion program on medical technology and product development to take students through the full development cycle—from conceptualization, to validation, through prototyping, and onto seeking capital investment. These innovation sessions were facilitated by 10XBeta team members and leading expert contributors, with the ultimate goal set for the students to turn project concepts into functional prototypes that could be tested and validated within the Jefferson medical ecosystem.
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VERIZON | University PartnershipIndustrial Design, Textile Design, and Engineering students collaborated on medical device projects sponsored by Verizon. This partnership with PhilaU (Thomas Jefferson University) propels STEAM education by fostering collaboration and cooperation between the interdisciplinary student teams. The end result was a showcase full of wearable healthcare devices that may one day improve quality of life.
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