Fabrication Sciences Society

_{Materials Science Meets Clinical Performance}

Mission:

The Fabrication Sciences Society’s mission is to improve and refine fabrication techniques, emphasize materials science in clinical decisions and intervention design, reinforce current best practices, and unify all facets of the O&P profession related to fabrication methodology.

Member Benefits:

Materials Mastery

Compare laminations, thermoplastics, metals, and hybrids for performance.

Digital Workflows

Share CAD/CAM, scanning, and rapid prototyping best practices.

Process Control & Q+A

Standardize layups, curing, traceability, and quality documentation.

Clinic–Lab Integration

Tighter feedback loops between practitioners and fabrication teams.

Safety & Compliance

Focus on PPE, ventilation, handling, and regulatory alignment.

Professional Growth

Publish, present, and mentor to advance fabrication excellence.

How to Get Involved:

Join webinars, workshops, and Academy sessions focused on fabrication science.

Share case studies, jigs/fixtures, and process videos to help peers.

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

Build partnerships that translate innovations into routine care.

Leadership:

Duffy Felmlee, CPO, FAAOP

Chair

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