Owner - Certified Prosthetist - 3D Printing Enthusiast
Joe Fairley is an ABC Certified Prosthetist & Board Eligible Orthotist, who has experience as a P&O technician before pursuing his Master’s in Prosthetics and Orthotics from Northwestern University (NUPOC). His BS in Physics and MS in Exercise and Sport Science equally compliment his clinical experience.
Joe has been innovating digital workflows within the P&O field for over eight years. This includes working knowledge of several forms of additive manufacturing, CAD design, R&D, several different 3D scanners, and the beta-testing and development of two widely used modification softwares. He holds a patent which involves the additive manufacture through continuous fiber fabrication of a modular lower limb prosthesis system, he has been published in Prosthetics and Orthotics International, and has presented his research at multiple P&O conferences.
Joe’s passion lies mainly in the prosthetic field, not just by innovating digital workflows, but especially in working with people who utilize running prostheses, and the pediatric amputee population. He also is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys hiking (ADK 46er), camping, running (long distance - marathon), skiing, and kayaking. His Am-Staff mix, Judah, is right by his side on many hiking escapades.
Operations Manager
Blaise Nugent is a mechanical engineer by trade, with experience in design prototyping and equipment commissioning in the automotive industry. He holds a MS in Systems Engineering from Oakland University and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. During his years as a design engineer, he experienced firsthand how additive manufacturing can speed up prototyping, allow for easier creation of complex parts, and bring to life better products. He hopes to help Ascent Fab customers harness 3D printing to achieve these benefits and more!
Blaise spends his time outside of work exploring the outdoors, rooting for University of Michigan football and the Detroit Lions, and working on DIY carpentry and landscaping projects. He is working on completing a long checklist of National Parks expeditions, but also enjoys a walk around the neighborhood with his fiancée, Mariah and heeler mix, Pepper.