Elaboração e análise de viabilidade de protocolo de produção de um dispositivo assistivo para saúde ocular através da impressão 3D

Abstract

The optical market is notoriously known for working with emerging technology, for overcharging, and partially meeting the visually impaired. As a result, there is a growing need for the development of products that serve these people, thus improving their quality of life and integration in society, as well as an affordable proposal for low-income people located in peripheral regions. The present project is the development of a new protocol for the production of an assistive eye health device through 3D printing, associated with an innovative, inclusive and viable business model. For the development of the project a mixed research method was adopted, with qualitative and quantitative approaches, besides the use of primary and secondary data. The research used was exploratory in search of information about this technology and descriptive as it describes in detail the proposed process, the business model and the development of the project until the present moment. In this sense, a stable prototype in the TRL 5 was developed and meetsthe identified need for low facial adaptation, as well as possible applicability on a larger scale due to the short development time customized and capable of daily use. It can also be concluded from the succinct development of the eyeglasses manufacturing process and the descriptive business model from the threefold project perspective that the business generates social and environmental impact while generating a positive financial result. The application for patent and trademark registration was also made. It is recommended from the data obtained in this work, the study of biocompatibility of the material used, the performance of Inmetro accredited tests, and further assessment of the need for production authorization by Anvisa, the improvement of digitization techniques and production of glasses by additive manufacturing especially in the systematization using automation software, as well as the development of a technological roadmaping to verify the business model life cycle for the next 10 years in more detail.