AAOP Scientific Society

CAD/CAM Society

Mission:

Established in 1994, the CAD/CAM Society’s mission is to promote and support utilization of computer-aided design and manufacturing in the prosthetic and orthotic profession.

Member Benefits:

Efficient Shape Capture

Standardize scanning and tracers for reliable inputs.

Modeling Best Practices

Share repeatable CAD workflows and design checks.

Additive and Subtractive

Compare print and mill approaches for quality and speed.

File Hygiene and Traceability

Adopt naming, versioning, and validation that scales.

Process Control & Q+A


Document parameters to achieve consistent outcomes.

Training & Enablement


Upskill teams with tutorials, scripts, and live demos.

How to Get Involved:

Join webinars, workshops, and Academy sessions on digital workflows.

Share case studies, design templates, and print parameters.

Serve on committees, mentor, or help guide Society initiatives.

Build partnerships that translate innovations into routine care.

Leadership:

CAD/CAM Society leader headshot

Joe Fairley, CP

Chair

Ready to Join?

Academy Members—add this Society to your membership to advance digital O&P practice.