Owner - CEO - Certified Prosthetist
Joe Fairley is a Certified Prosthetist and entrepreneur with a decade of experience in applying additive manufacturing to the Orthotics and Prosthetics field. He is the owner of Ascent Fabrication - which distributes large format FDM and FGF 3D printers, premium materials, and provides installation training, ongoing troubleshooting, and product development services. Over the last three years, Ascent Fabrication has played an integral role in assisting the adoption of additive manufacturing and a digital workflow in the O&P field.
Joe has developed the world's first FDM 3D printed definitive prosthetic socket which can withstand at least 3 million cycles for a person weighing up to 275lbs. He also holds a patent for a completely 3D printed lower extremity prosthesis involving continuous fiber fabrication (CFF). With his background in product development for industrial and long-term use parts, he hardly ever says no to a challenge when presented with the question, "Can you print this?".
Joe is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys hiking (ADK 46er), camping, running (long distance - marathon), skiing, and kayaking with his wife, Kara. Their Am-Staff mix, Judah, is right by their side on many hiking escapades.
Operations Manager
Matt applies his expertise in physics and precision machinery to chase the bleeding edge of additive manufacturing solutions. With a background ranging from the liberal arts all the way to military, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving.
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Before joining Ascent Fabrication, Matt worked with a number of small companies and startups to assist in troubleshooting and maintenance for greenhouse robotics, microscopes, and--of course--3D printers. During his time at Franklin & Marshall College, he assisted peers in using their Sparkspace in order to bring their ideas and projects to life.
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In his free time, Matt enjoys quality time over video games with friends made through the years and anything involving an outdoor adventure! When on his own, his many creative outlets remain a priority in the day-to-day as contemplative practice.