E-Nable France

What E-Nable France does

E-Nable France is a non-profit association (Association loi 1901) founded in 2015 and headquartered at 4 rue Martel, Paris 75010, that provides free 3D-printed prosthetic hands and arms to children over five and adults with upper limb agenesis or amputation. Its operational model is a community-led matching platform: recipients apply through the website, are paired with validated volunteer makers based on geographic proximity, and receive custom-fitted devices fabricated on the maker's own 3D printer. As of the latest data, the association has validated 569 volunteer makers (450+ active), with approximately 10 new certified makers joining monthly, and has delivered 399 prosthetic devices since founding, reducing average wait times from several months to a few days.

The technical core is open-source 3D printing using PLA filament, with a curated library of validated designs including the Phoenix hand (body-powered, tendon-based grip with dental or wire elastics), the Unlimbited arm (extending the Phoenix design for recipients without a functional wrist), and the in-development Kinetix robotic hand (servo-actuated, with custom electronics, firmware, and Android/iOS control apps; files hosted on GitHub). A dedicated matching platform, e-Nable 360 (e-nable360.fr), coordinates the request-to-delivery workflow, and makers must complete a Test Hand assembly as part of the validation process.

The association is funded primarily through donations and public appeals, annual member cotisations (which the Board may set to zero), occasional product and event sales, possible public or private subsidies, and the sale of €25 non-printable material kits used for maker test hands. All devices for recipients are provided free of charge. Corporate supporters include UPSA and Prototypage3D; Hôpitaux de Saint-Maurice is a healthcare partner, and ID-Scratch donates fastener materials. E-Nable France operates as the French chapter of the global e-Nable network and participates in the Erasmus+ program.

Name

E-Nable France

Legal name

ASSOCIATION E-NABLE FRANCE

Website

https://e-nable.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Assistive Devices / 3D-Printed Prosthetics

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Prosthetics/Orthotics Rehab & Amputee Rehabilitation (HSADAIAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pediatric Rehabilitation & Mobility DME (Adaptive Seating, Pediatric Mobility) (HLAHAMAI)

Keywords

• 3D printed prosthetics
• Assistive devices
• Volunteer fabrication network
• Limb difference support
• Open-source prosthetic designs

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Donations and Public Appeals: E-Nable France relies primarily on donations from the public to fund materials for device fabrication. The association conducts fundraising campaigns and appeals to public generosity to finance its charitable mission.
2. Member Cotisations (Membership Fees): Active members pay an annual membership fee, the amount of which is set each year by the Board of Directors. The fee may be set to zero.
3. Sales and Events Revenue: The association generates revenue from occasional sales of products related to its social purpose (excluding prosthetic devices themselves) and from various events.
4. Subsidies and Grants: The association may receive subsidies from public or private organizations to support its activities.
5. Kit Sales for Test Hands: Non-printable material kits for test hands (used for maker validation) are sold for €25. Production kits for actual recipients are provided free of charge.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

E-Nable France is a non-profit association that provides free 3D-printed prosthetic hands and arms to children and adults with upper limb agenesis or amputation. It matches recipients with a national network of validated volunteer makers who fabricate custom devices using open-source designs (Phoenix Hand, Unlimbited Arm) and PLA filament, with all devices validated and delivered at no cost to recipients.

Product overview

E-Nable France is a nonprofit association that provides free 3D-printed prosthetic hands and arms for children with agenesis or amputation. The core offerings include the Phoenix Hand (body-powered prosthetic hand operated by wrist/elbow movement) and the Unlimbited Arm (prosthetic arm for recipients without a functional wrist), both using tendon-based mechanisms for grip. The organization also develops the Kinetix Hand as an emerging robotic/motorized solution. Their service connects validated volunteer makers with recipients through the e-Nable 360 matching platform, providing manufacturing kits and validating completed devices before delivery. Maker certification requires fabricating a Test Hand for validation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• e-Nable 360: A related platform mentioned for technical assistance needs, accessible at e-nable360.fr
• Kinetix Hand Project

Products and services

• Phoenix Hand A 3D-printed prosthetic hand operated by wrist or elbow movement, with all fingers closing simultaneously via a tendon-based mechanism using dental or wire elastics. Provides functional grip for daily activities for recipients with upper limb agenesis or amputation.
• Unlimbited Arm A 3D-printed prosthetic arm extending from the biceps to the hand, designed for recipients without a functional wrist. Includes forearm and bicep pieces assembled with pins and washers, using the same tendon-based gripping mechanism as the Phoenix Hand.
• Kinetix Hand (Robotic Project) An open-source motorized robotic hand project aiming to motorize the Kinetic hand using servo motors and custom electronic boards with pre-loaded firmware. Includes Android and iOS control applications and explores new solutions for robotic assistance.
• Test Hand A full-scale test hand that maker candidates must fabricate and assemble to be validated as certified E-Nable makers. Allows candidates to experience printing and assembly while understanding comfort and safety requirements before being entrusted with recipient devices.
• e-Nable 360 Platform A digital platform for coordinating the matching between device recipients and certified makers, managing the workflow from device request through validation and delivery. Also serves recipients needing technical assistance with 3D-printed devices.
• Non-Printable Material Kits Kits containing non-3D-printable components necessary for assembling prosthetic devices, including dental or wire elastics, screws, nylon thread, foam, and scratch (velcro) fasteners. Production kits for recipient devices are provided free to makers; test hand kits are sold for €25.

Quantifiable outcome

• 399 prosthetic devices delivered to recipients
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• UPSAminorOthersUPSA is listed as a supporter of E-Nable France. UPSA is a company that supports the association's mission through its corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Hôpitaux de Saint-MauriceminorOthersHospitals de Saint-Maurice is listed as a partner, potentially referring patients or collaborating on device fitting.
• ID-ScratchminorOthersID-Scratch generously donates scratch (Velcro) fastener materials used in prosthetic devices. Available in 2-meter reels from DIY stores as well.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Ottobock: Global leader in prosthetics, orthotics, and rehabilitation technology. Competes in the upper-limb prosthetic space that E-Nable serves, but offers commercial, regulatorily-cleared myoelectric and mechanical devices.
• Blatchford (Endolite): Established UK-based prosthetics manufacturer offering both lower and upper limb prosthetic devices. Comparable product category but operates in the commercial, regulated medical device market.
• Össur: Major global prosthetics manufacturer (Iceland-based) with a broad upper- and lower-limb prosthetic portfolio including bionic solutions. Represents the established industry alternative to community-driven 3D-printed prosthetics.

Others

• Prototypage3D: Listed partner of E-Nable France, providing 3D printing services and support. Comparable ecosystem player enabling 3D printing capacity for non-profits and small manufacturers.
• Hôpitaux de Saint-Maurice: Listed partner of E-Nable France, likely a referral channel for patients needing prosthetic devices. Comparable as a healthcare ecosystem participant in the assistive device delivery chain.

Emerging players

• Unlimited Tomorrow: Startup using 3D scanning and printing to deliver affordable, custom prosthetic arms, including for children. Comparable in 3D-printed prosthetic approach but operates commercially with lower-cost positioning versus traditional providers.
• Open Bionics: Commercial company that develops 3D-printed bionic prosthetic arms (Hero Arm). Comparable technology category (3D-printed prosthetics) and patient population, but operates as a for-profit company with regulatory-cleared, myoelectric devices.

Direct peers

• Limbitless Solutions: US-based non-profit that designs and 3D-prints bionic arms for children, often featuring custom artistic designs. Highly comparable to E-Nable France in mission, target population, and 3D-printing production model.
• Victoria Hand Project: Canadian non-profit that designs and distributes low-cost 3D-printed prosthetic arms globally, including in low-income countries. Comparable in mission, technology stack (3D printing), and volunteer-driven delivery model.
• Enabling the Future (Global e-Nable Network): The global parent network of which E-Nable France is the French chapter. Same mission, same open-source 3D-printed prosthetic approach, and the source of validated device designs (Phoenix, Raptor) used by E-Nable France.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/enablefrance
• Xx.com/enablefrance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/enablefrance

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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