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title: "Atlantic Clinic: Upper Limb Prosthetics | AMT PostPro"
description: "The Atlantic Clinic for Upper Limb Prosthetics combines HP MJF printing with PostPro vapor smoothing for comfortable, hygienic custom prostheses."
canonical: https://amtechnologies.com/resources/case-studies/3d-printed-upper-limb-prosthetics/
updated: 2026-10-06
type: case-study
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Case study · Medical & health

# Improving comfort and hygiene in 3D-printed upper limb prosthetics with vapor smoothing

The Atlantic Clinic for Upper Limb Prosthetics uses additive manufacturing to produce highly customized upper limb prosthetic components. By combining HP MJF printing with PostPro vapor smoothing, the clinic delivers devices with improved comfort, durability and surface quality.

[Read the full case study (PDF, opens in a new tab)](https://amtechnologies.com/resources/case-studies/3d-printed-upper-limb-prosthetics/) [Test your parts, free](https://amtechnologies.com/test-your-parts/)

Published Mar 26, 2026 Free download, after a short form

![Three colorful 3D-printed upper limb prosthetic sockets in front of a PostPro SFX](https://amtechnologies.com/img/resources/cs-atlantic-clinic-800.webp)

Upper limb prostheses made by the Atlantic Clinic, in front of a PostPro SFX.

- **Customer**: [Atlantic Clinic for Upper Limb Prosthetics](https://www.unb.ca/ibme/limb-clinic/)
- **Industry**: [Medical & health](https://amtechnologies.com/industries/medical/)
- **Application**: Upper limb prosthetic components
- **Printing**: HP Multi Jet Fusion
- **Finishing**: [PostPro vapor smoothing](https://amtechnologies.com/products/vapor-smoothing/)
- **Published**: Mar 26, 2026

## Why the surface matters

For prosthetics worn against the body, surface finish plays a critical role. Raw 3D-printed parts can create friction, trap contaminants and get in the way of daily activities.

Vapor smoothing addresses these challenges by creating a sealed, low-friction surface that enhances comfort, improves hygiene, and increases resistance to wear and staining.[1]

## Personal by design

The process also supports highly personalized prosthetic designs, including color variations, custom graphics and even tattoos, which helps patients feel confident in and connected to their prosthesis.

## The result

By integrating additive manufacturing with post-processing, the clinic has built a workflow that delivers patient-ready prosthetics with consistent quality and improved long-term performance.[1]

Result

A sealed, low-friction surface for comfort and hygiene[1]

Full case study

The complete story as a PDF. Free, after a short form.

[Download the PDF (opens in a new tab)](https://amtechnologies.com/resources/case-studies/3d-printed-upper-limb-prosthetics/)

Related

- [PostPro vapor smoothing](https://amtechnologies.com/products/vapor-smoothing/)
- [Medical & health applications](https://amtechnologies.com/industries/medical/)
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Test your parts

## Send us a part. See it smoothed.

We vapor smooth your own parts and send them back with the results. No cost to evaluate · Parts returned · Typical turnaround 2–3 weeks[2]

[Test your parts, free](https://amtechnologies.com/test-your-parts/) [See the systems](https://amtechnologies.com/products/vapor-smoothing/)

## Sources

1. [Creating 3D-printed upper limb prosthetics with vapor smoothing (Atlantic Clinic case study)](https://amtechnologies.com/resources/case-studies/3d-printed-upper-limb-prosthetics/) · AMT · Mar 26, 2026
2. [PostPro benchmarking: send us your 3D printed parts](https://benchmarking.amtechnologies.com/) · AMT · read Oct 6, 2026