Custom, realistic silicone covers for arm and hand prostheses as well as passive inner hands
Lifelike Prosthetics GmbH
14943 Luckenwalde, GermanyNew on Amplifa
About Lifelike Prosthetics
Lifelike Prosthetics GmbH from Luckenwalde (Brandenburg) develops and manufactures custom silicone covers for arm and hand prostheses. The portfolio includes the product lines Myra Skin N°1, N°2 and YU as well as the manually adjustable inner hand Neo Hand. Production is carried out as a patient-specific custom-made product based on a high-resolution 3D scan, photos and color scans, as well as a molding impression taken with special silicone. The covers are made from highly flexible silicone and can optionally be equipped with acrylic fingernails, a glide coating (Slide impregnation) and seasonal color variants. Assembly and fitting are performed by orthopedic technicians and medical supply stores; the company also supports patients with applications and cost coverage. As part of an EFRE-funded project, the company is optimizing its production process for broader availability. Winner of the Brandenburg Innovation Award 2024.
- Site
- Luckenwalde
- Processes
- Manufacture of custom silicone prosthesis covers (Myra Skin N°1/N°2/YU), High-resolution 3D scan for shape capture (custom manufacturing), Color scan / color technology and individual color finish (seasonal color variants, 8 base colors +, Glide coating (Slide impregnation) of the silicone covers, Molding impression with special silicone (approx. 120 minutes), Application of acrylic fingernails (paintable or extendable), Assembly/fitting of the covers onto prostheses (by orthopedic technicians/medical supply stores), Manufacture of the Neo Hand (manually adjustable inner hand with passive function, substructure
- Materials
- Highly flexible silicone, Special silicone (molding material), Acrylic (fingernails), Acrylic, 3D scan and color technology, Slide impregnation
- Industries
- Medical technology / Orthopedic technology (prosthetics, arm and hand
- 01
Consultation with physicians and orthopedic technicians
- 02
3D scan, color scan and photo documentation
- 03
Molding impression with special silicone
- 04
Manufacture of the silicone cover
- 05
Color finish and equipment (e.g. acrylic fingernails)
- 06
Assembly and fitting at the medical supply store
Materials & Processes
Highly flexible silicone
Basis of the prosthesis covers; elastic, skin-friendly, temperature-resistant from –20 °C to +150 °C.
Special silicone (molding material)
Used for taking the impression on the patient to capture the shape.
Acrylic
Used for fingernails, which can optionally be painted or extended.
3D scan and color technology
Enable precise custom manufacturing and faithful reproduction of color and structure.
Slide impregnation
Glide coating that makes putting on and taking off clothing easier and reduces dust adhesion.
Location
Luckenwalde
DECompany headquarters, development and manufacturing
- Lot size
- One-off production (patient-specific)
- Materials
- Silicone, acrylic
- 3D scanning technology
- 3D printer
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of custom silicone prosthesis covers (Myra Skin N°1/N°2/YU)Casting | – | – | – | – | highly flexible silicone |
| High-resolution 3D scan for shape capture (custom manufacturing)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Color scan / color technology and individual color finish (seasonal color variants, 8 base colors +Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Glide coating (Slide impregnation) of the silicone coversSurface | – | – | – | – | silicone |
| Molding impression with special silicone (approx. 120 minutes)Casting | – | – | – | – | special silicone |
| Application of acrylic fingernails (paintable or extendable)Assembly | – | – | – | – | acrylic |
| Assembly/fitting of the covers onto prostheses (by orthopedic technicians/medical supply stores)Assembly | – | – | – | – | silicone |
| Manufacture of the Neo Hand (manually adjustable inner hand with passive function, substructureJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
History
- 2024
Winner of the Brandenburg Innovation Award 2024
- 2025/2026
EFRE-funded project “Development of a scalable production process for realistic silicone covers for hand prostheses” (EU and State of Brandenburg)