Case Study: Layer Design achieves a true-to-life GO Wheelchair prototype for concept launch with Materialise

Creating a True-to-Life Prototype for the Concept Launch

Layer Design, led by Benjamin Hubert and its LayerLAB research division, needed a true-to-life prototype to launch the GO Wheelchair and show how the world’s first 3D‑printed consumer wheelchair would look and function. To achieve accurate, representative parts with the right finish and performance, Layer Design partnered with Materialise for rapid prototyping and 3D‑printing expertise.

Materialise assessed each component and selected the best technologies and materials — stereolithography on its Mammoth (TuskXC2700T) for the smooth black transparent seat, Laser Sintering in TPU for the cushioning structure, and Metal 3D Printing (M3DP) in aluminum for a production‑ready foot plate — enabling large parts to be printed in one piece and demonstrating strength, flexibility and finish. The collaboration delivered a prototype that matched Layer Design’s vision, was unveiled at Clerkenwell Design Week, and proved the concept’s aesthetic and functional potential while showcasing Materialise’s end‑to‑end 3D‑printing solutions.

Layer Design

Benjamin Hubert

Layer Design