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Press Release01 September 2022Siemens AGMunich
Siemens Caring Hands to fund personalized prostheses for Ukrainian amputation victims
Unlimited
Tomorrow Global Initiative is a humanitarian organization in the U.S. that aims
to provide equal access to modern and affordable prostheses. On the ground in
Ukraine and neighboring countries, the organization works with partners to
ensure that people with the most urgent needs are reached.
UTGI has
partnered with New York-based Unlimited Tomorrow, a pioneer in personalized
3D-printed prosthetics. The company’s work is based on 3D scanning technology,
generative design software, and additive manufacturing, in partnership with
Siemens. The key to a personalized fit is perfecting the socket that connects
the prosthesis to a person's residual limb. To create the best possible
connection, Unlimited Tomorrow uses software from the Siemens Xcelerator
portfolio including NX AM software and Teamcenter software. After an
initial 3D scan of the limb, the socket model is created and, after 3D
printing, test sockets are shipped to hospitals in Ukraine. Virtual
consultation is used to select the best-fitting socket, after which the final
TrueLimb prosthesis is additively manufactured and delivered to the hospitals.
Unlimited Tomorrow then provides training resources for the bionic limb.
“I founded
Unlimited Tomorrow to create empowering technology that is accessible to all,”
said Easton LaChappelle, Founder and CEO of Unlimited Tomorrow “With the recent
war in Ukraine, we knew Ukrainians needed as much support as possible. Our
unique technology and model allowed for quick mobilization to provide needed
prosthetic solutions to the rising number of amputees. Together with
Singularity Group and Unlimited Tomorrow Global Initiative, we formed the
needed partnerships with hospitals and provided 3D scanners and training to
help as many people as possible. Our goal is to raise donations to provide a
minimum of 100 prosthetic devices.”
The use of
groundbreaking technology such as 3D scanning, 3D modeling, 3D printing, smart
algorithms and virtual communications means amputees can access their protheses
and receive training even while living in a war zone. This process shortens the
time it takes to deliver prosthetic arms, solves accessibility issues, and
reduces the price of a high functioning prosthetic arm significantly. To learn
more, or make a donation, visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/prosthetic-arms-for-ukraine.
“Siemens and
its employees decided many years ago to create the charitable organization
Siemens Caring Hands, a strong partner in the fight against the effects of
global crises,” said Stephan Frucht, board member of Siemens Caring Hands. “Improving
the quality of life of crisis victims is the focus of our work. We are glad to
be able to work with experienced partner organizations like Unlimited Tomorrow
to mitigate the dramatic consequences of the war in Ukraine.”
Siemens has
launched a series of humanitarian measures to support local Ukrainian families
and refugees from the war zone since the beginning of March 2022. Through the
Siemens Caring Hands organization, Siemens AG and Siemens Healthineers
have donated emergency aid of €1 million each to the Red Cross, Caritas
and Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe. In addition, Siemens is doubling every euro
donated to Siemens Caring Hands here. So far, more than €11 million have
been collected for aid projects in Ukraine.
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose adding real value for customers. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare. In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power.
In fiscal 2021, which ended on September 30, 2021, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €62.3 billion and net income of €6.7 billion. As of September 30, 2021, the company had around 303,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.
Contact
Wolfram Trost
Siemens AG
Werner-von-Siemens-Straße 1
80333 Munich
Germany
80333 Munich
Germany
+49 174 1551859
Charlie DiPasquale
Siemens Corporation
Washington, DC
U.S.A.
Washington, DC
U.S.A.
+1 240 481 6632