VA Prosthetics
Designing and 3D-printing custom prosthetic devices that restore autonomy to American veterans — one device, one person at a time.
Biomedical Engineer & Project Manager
A partnership between Tulane University and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under the Taylor Foundation. Evan modeled custom medical devices in Autodesk Fusion 360 and FlowIt for 3D printing, building prosthetic devices for American veterans in the Southern Louisiana region.
Each device is unique — designed around the specific anatomy, lifestyle, and functional needs of the individual veteran. The process begins with clinical assessment and 3D scanning, moves through iterative CAD modeling, and culminates in a printed device that is fitted, tested, and refined until it works for the person it was built for.
The project operated at the intersection of biomedical engineering and direct patient care, requiring both technical fluency in additive manufacturing and the interpersonal sensitivity to work with veterans navigating limb loss and mobility challenges.
“This is not clinical work in the abstract. Every device represents a person regaining something they lost — the ability to grip a coffee cup, to reach a shelf, to live without depending on someone else for basic tasks. Engineering has never felt more personal.”
From assessment to autonomy.
Every device follows a structured design process — but flexibility is built in at every step, because no two veterans have the same needs.
Clinical Assessment
Work directly with the veteran and clinical team to understand functional goals, anatomy, and lifestyle requirements.
3D Modeling
Design the device in Autodesk Fusion 360, iterating through parametric models informed by anatomical measurements and biomechanical analysis.
Fabrication
Print using FlowIt adaptive manufacturing (FDM/SLA), selecting materials for strength, flexibility, and biocompatibility.
Fitting & Refinement
Fit the printed device to the veteran, test functionality, and refine through iterative adjustments until it meets their daily needs.