Winner of the 2016 CES Tech for a Better World Award, the K-1 is an accessible, fully 3D-printable prosthetic hand designed for desktop FDM printers. Costing around $25 to produce, depending on scale, it can be assembled in under an hour using simple materials like fishing line and elastic string.

Developed collaboratively by 3D Systems and E-nabling the Future—a global network of volunteers committed to providing prosthetic hands to those in need—the K-1 combines affordability and ease of assembly, widening access to transformative assistive technology. Today, the K-1 continues to be downloaded and printed worldwide, empowering young makers and supporting individuals with disabilities.