A prosthetic foot developed and manufactured by Fitbionic Inc. (Boulder, CO) incorporates load-carrying bearings made of Torlon polyamide-imide (PAI) from Solvay Specialty Polymers (Brussels). The thermoplastic was chosen for this application because of its long-term strength and stiffness as well as its wear and fatigue resistance, according to Solvay. Tagging Options Domain:  All Sites read more

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Thermoplastic bearing helps prosthetic foot to walk the walk