BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ACE2-EU European University - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ACE2-EU European University X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ACE2-EU European University REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Paris BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024 DTSTAMP:20260820T103048Z CREATED:20260812T170731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T103048Z UID:19447-1792368000-1792799999@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Person-centered prostheses and implants DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Person-centered prostheses and implants \n \n \n \n \n \n 19 October 2026\n\n \n \n - \n\n 23 October 2026\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Type: Blended Intensive Programme (BIP)Duration: Synchronous online — 5h · On-site (physical mobility) — 25h · Independent and group work — 45hDates: Online component — October 2026 · On-site component — 19–23 October 2026Credits: 3 ECTS credits — awarded upon at least 80% attendance and satisfactory achievement of the learning objectives This fully applied international course addresses the design\, fabrication and validation of prostheses and implants through a person-centred approach that considers biomechanical\, therapeutic\, emotional and quality-of-life dimensions of the patient. Drawing on biomedical engineering\, mechanical and industrial engineering\, materials science\, physiotherapy\, dentistry and psychology\, students engage with clinicians\, patients and industry-grade additive manufacturing technologies to design and produce customised prosthetic prototypes that respond to real clinical needs. \n \n \n \n \n\n Application deadline \n \n \n 00\n Days\n \n \n 00\n Hours\n \n \n 00\n Minutes\n \n \n 00\n Seconds\n \n \n Applications are now closed. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1. Organising Institutions & Teaching Staff\n \n Lead and Host Institution: UFV (Madrid) Partner Institutions: UGD (North Macedonia)\, MUG (Poland) External stakeholders: Hospital Los Madroños / Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos de España \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2. Learning Journey\n \n Online preparation — Welcome video and course introduction with brief online forum introductions and expectations. Introductory videos for each in-person module (four short videos\, each presented by the module instructor\, with a Q&A forum). Video introducing the hospital visit with a short written reflection on expectations. Optional theory videos (Fusion 360\, 3D printing basics\, CAD principles) with an optional practical exercise or self-assessment quiz. On-site week (19–23 October 2026\, UFV Pozuelo de Alarcón\, 5 days\, 25h): Day 1 · 19 Oct — Hospital Visit (Hospital Los Madroños): Guided tour\, observation of rehabilitation and prosthesis adaptation processes\, talks with professionals from various fields and group reflection. Day 2 · 20 Oct — Module 1: Applications and Project Design: Why 3D printing: clinical and non-clinical applications of 3D printing\, comparison with traditional manufacturing\, project design in interdisciplinary teams\, initial project presentations and validation of proposals by the instructors. Day 3 · 21 Oct — Module 2: 3D Scanning\, Design and Materials: Practice with 3D scanning\, introduction to Fusion 360\, overview of 3D printers and materials\, and discussion on material selection based on clinical cases. Day 4 · 22 Oct — Module 3: Printing and Redesign: 3D printing of prototypes\, identification and correction of errors\, iterative redesign based on feedback and group discussion. Day 5 · 23 Oct — Module 4: Mechanical Testing\, Simulation and Redesign: Basic mechanical testing\, digital simulation of prototypes\, final redesign and presentation of results. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3. Learning Objectives\n \n Participants will be able to: Understand the principles of person-centred prosthesis and orthosis design.Identify clinical\, biomechanical\, therapeutic and emotional patient needs.Apply CAD tools and 3D scanning technologies in healthcare applications.Select appropriate biomaterials for prosthetic fabrication.Design and manufacture customised prosthetic prototypes using additive manufacturing technologies.Perform basic mechanical testing and validation procedures.Work effectively in interdisciplinary and multicultural teams.Develop innovative solutions focused on improving patient quality of life.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 4. Learning Outcomes\n \n By the end of the course\, students will be able to: Understand and identify patient needs from the perspective of biometric parameters\, therapeutic and emotional dimensions.Apply person-centred design methods to a real clinical prosthetics challenge.Co-create a functional prototype using 3D scanning\, CAD (Fusion 360) and additive manufacturing.Carry out basic mechanical testing and digital simulation of prototypes.Engage critically and ethically with users\, clinicians and industry partners.Articulate the humanistic dimension of biomedical engineering in their professional practice.Work effectively in international\, interdisciplinary teams.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5. Who Should Apply\n \n Level: Undergraduate and postgraduate students from any ACE²-EU partner university. Fields: Biomedical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Materials Engineering · Physiotherapy · Health Sciences · Biomechanics · Physics · Dentistry · Occupational Therapy. Suitable for those interested in: 3D printing and additive manufacturing · Digital healthcare technologies · Prosthetics and orthotics · CAD and 3D design · Biomechanics and rehabilitation · Human-centred healthcare innovation · Multidisciplinary teamwork and innovation. Universities: Open to students from any ACE²-EU partner university. Language: English B1–B2. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 6. Application Process\n \n Apply here: https://forms.gle/7Uo1rgwCYmLEz2Sd7 Application Deadline: 20 July 2026 Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee a place on the programme. Participating institutions apply their own internal selection procedures. Prior to the start of the course\, selected participants will receive a welcome email from the ACE²-EU Alliance containing detailed information and instructions specific to the programme. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7. Further Information\n \n arturo.vera@ufv.esrafael.ruiz@ufv.es \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Civilian Contingency Planning: C2PE BISR \n\n\n \n \n Agritourism\, local traditions and impact in the communities \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Categories: \n Student Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/person-centered-prostheses-and-implants/ CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/website-calendar-1-8-scaled.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR