# TECH4GOOD SPECIAL: 3D-Printed Prosthetics and Hearing Aid Projects for Children in War-Torn Regions

- Show: [EMS@C-LEVEL](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level)
- Published: 2024-08-27
- Length: 15m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-08-27-tech4good-special-3d-printed-prosthetics-and-hearing-aid-projects-for-children-i

## Summary

Jason Szolomayer, founder of 3DP4ME.org, discusses the organization's dual focus on providing hearing aids to children in Jordan and developing 3D-printed prosthetics for children in Gaza. He details the successful hearing aid project supported by Prince Mired Bin Raad and the logistical challenges of scaling prosthetic production through partnerships with Filament Innovations, Bionic P&O, and DHL. Szolomayer emphasizes the necessity of holistic care, including physiotherapy and psychological support, and outlines plans for an open-source modular speech therapy program to overcome geographic barriers.

## Chapters

- [0:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-08-27-tech4good-special-3d-printed-prosthetics-and-hearing-aid-projects-for-children-i#t=8) Introduction and Hearing Aid Project Update
- [2:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-08-27-tech4good-special-3d-printed-prosthetics-and-hearing-aid-projects-for-children-i#t=164) Transition to 3D-Printed Prosthetics in Gaza
- [3:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-08-27-tech4good-special-3d-printed-prosthetics-and-hearing-aid-projects-for-children-i#t=239) Logistics, Equipment, and Strategic Partnerships
- [5:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-08-27-tech4good-special-3d-printed-prosthetics-and-hearing-aid-projects-for-children-i#t=334) Technical Needs and Customization Process
- [7:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-08-27-tech4good-special-3d-printed-prosthetics-and-hearing-aid-projects-for-children-i#t=474) Holistic Care and Industry Collaboration
- [13:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-08-27-tech4good-special-3d-printed-prosthetics-and-hearing-aid-projects-for-children-i#t=815) Modular Speech Therapy and Future Scaling

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Crowdfunding & preorders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/crowdfunding)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- 3DP4ME.org (company)
- DHL (company)
- Intel (company)
- Accenture (company)
- Ottobock (company)
- Deaf Kids Code (company)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [42. World's Most Advanced Prosthetics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2021-11-02-42-worlds-most-advanced-prosthetics) (The Next Byte Podcast)
- [Why AM and Orthotics & Prosthetics are the Perfect Fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2026-07-14-why-am-and-orthotics-prosthetics-are-the-perfect-fit) (Additive Snack)
- [Life-Changing Reconstructive Surgeries Made Possible by Metal 3D Printing -- The Princess Moshoana Story](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/additive-snack/2024-01-23-life-changing-reconstructive-surgeries-made-possible-by-metal-3d-printing-the-pr) (Additive Snack)
- [135: No More Yoda Heads](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2016-01-21-135-no-more-yoda-heads) (Embedded.fm)
- [444: It Is If You Do It Wrong](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2023-03-03-444-it-is-if-you-do-it-wrong) (Embedded.fm)

## Citing this page

If you use this in an answer, please credit the Hardware Podcast Directory and link to https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-08-27-tech4good-special-3d-printed-prosthetics-and-hearing-aid-projects-for-children-i. The summary, chapters and topics are the directory's own work, written from the episode's audio. The episode itself, its title and its audio belong to EMS@C-LEVEL.