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Capacity Building and Funding
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FINLO Funding, 2021:
Towards 3D Printing Lab.
Value: R50 000 (subject to ethics clearance).
Project: Development of an orthopaedic surgical simulator using 3D printing as
part of the embodied learning experience of MMed students.
Co-applicant with Prof Nando Ferreira
Service Level contracts for Orthopaedic Engineering Consulting Service, from 2021.
In collaboration with the IBE we have formalised a system to generate income for the Orthopaedic
3D Printing Lab through a consultation service aimed at industry partners and surgeons in private
practice.
Stellenbosch University Temporary Research assistance for 2021
Towards: Orthopaedic 3D Printing Lab.
Value: R20 000 made available to Mr Leon Kotze, MEngSc Biomedical Engineering student for his
assistance in the Orthopaedic 3D Lab during 2021.
Stellenbosch University Social Impact Grant, Nov 2020
Towards: Orthopaedic 3D Printing Lab.
Value: R100 000
Project: Social Impact initiative.
“Upgrading Infrastructure of the Medical 3D Printing Lab at the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic”.
Funds used for the acquisition of a new 3D printer for the lab with a workstation to
ramp-up the manufacture of face shields for front line healthcare workers.
Stellenbosch University Strategic Fund for Purchase of Equipment 2020
Towards: Division Clinical Anatomy
Value: R85 000 for Zortrax M300 Dual 3D printer.
Stellenbosch University Strategic Fund for Purchase of Equipment 2019
Towards: Division of Clinical Anatomy
Value: R 454 393 for Artec Leo Optical 3D Scanner.
Stellenbosch University Strategic Fund for Purchase of Equipment 2018
Towards: Orthopaedic 3D Printing Lab.
Value: R 119,151.09 for purchase of the our first 3D Printer, Leapfrog Bolt Pro FDM Printer.
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