Carbon, a 3D printing company with American offices in Redwood City, California, has launched a wheelchair seating segment for its website. The new wheelchair cushion site explains the benefits and features of 3D printing, including breathability, ease of cleaning, customizability and comfort. Take a deeper dive to learn about elastomeric materials; read about Carbon Design…
Carbon Launches Wheelchair Seating Website
Ki Mobility Launches Sentinel Air Cushion Pump
The Kalogon-produced pump monitors and adjusts air pressure in air-cell seat cushions.
Ki Mobility has introduced the Sentinel, a smart air cushion pump that continuously monitors and adjusts the air pressure of air-cell seat cushions to maintain optimal settings. In a May announcement, Ki Mobility said the Kalogon pump uses smart technology that “knows when the cushion is in use and adjusts for changes in wheelchair tilt…
Briefly: United Airlines Debuts a Cushion Program; OT Becomes First Woman to Qualify for USAWR Team
Featuring United Airlines, Permobil, and USA Wheelchair Rugby.
United Airlines Testing Permobil Cushion at Houston Intercontinental United Airlines is testing a Permobil wheelchair seat cushion at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, its hub in Houston. In a March 28 press release, United detailed several ways it’s attempting to improve travel experiences for people who use wheelchairs, including those whose wheelchairs are damaged during transit…