The Design Innovation in Plastics Award for the most innovative use of plastics

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Design Innovation in Plastics

WINNER

Thomas Ledsome

Cordalt

Brunel University

JUDGES COMMENTS

‘Use of additive manufacturing in addition to reaction injection moulding is innovative thinking for the application’

AWARD PRIZE

£250 Amazon voucher + Certificate

Thomas Ledsome

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Injuries to the Achilles tendon are some of the most common injuries experienced by athletes across a multitude of sports. Cordalt is the first active Achilles injury prevention device. Its an all in one wearable that informs the user of the health of their Achilles and keep them informed on their injury development process. While the target audience for Cordalt is pro and amateur athletes, the device could also be made available to general consumers and private and public health companies.

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