Diseño y Arquitectura

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Fecha de inicio: 2025Tema: search.filters.subject.CALZADO ORTOPÉDICO

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    Análisis comparativo entre las normas técnicas de diseño de calzado ortopédico y la oferta comercial para adultos con pie plano en la ciudad de Ambato
    (UNIVERSIDAD TÉCNICA DE AMBATO; FACULTAD DE DISEÑO Y ARQUITECTURA; CARRERA DE INGENIERÍA EN DISEÑO INDUSTRIAL, 2026-01-21)
    Cárdenas Guananga Dámaris Mariela
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    Moya Jiménez Roberto Carlos
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    UNIVERSIDAD TÉCNICA DE AMBATO; FACULTAD DE DISEÑO Y ARQUITECTURA; CARRERA DE INGENIERÍA EN DISEÑO INDUSTRIAL
    This research project analyzes the comparison between technical standards applicable to the design of orthopedic footwear and the commercial offer available for adults with flat feet in the city of Ambato. The study arises from the lack of specific regulations in Ecuador and the limited technological development in production processes, which results in products that do not meet clinical or ergonomic parameters, affecting users’ quality of life. The study was conducted using a mixed approach that combined a documentary review of national and international standards with fieldwork through surveys of users and interviews with experts and local workshops. This methodology allowed contrasting regulatory requirements with market reality, identifying significant gaps in the manufacturing and commercialization of orthopedic footwear. The results show that the current commercial offer prioritizes aesthetics over functionality, lacks certifications, and presents deficiencies in anatomical customization, limiting therapeutic effectiveness and adherence to treatment. Additionally, production processes are mostly artisanal, without instrumented tests to validate biomechanical parameters, compromising clinical safety and sector competitiveness. The regulatory analysis revealed that, although general regulations exist for footwear and medical devices, none define the essential biomechanical parameters for orthopedic design, such as heel counter rigidity, arch support height, and controlled sole flexion. This regulatory gap, combined with the lack of technological innovation, restricts the local industry’s ability to meet international standards and access specialized markets. A structural gap between local practice and international technical guidelines is confirmed, requiring the implementation of specific regulations, adoption of advanced technologies, and technical training to ensure safe, functional, and aesthetically acceptable products.
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    Adaptación de la norma UNE 166000 para el desarrollo de nuevos productos en la empresa LIWI MEDICAL de la ciudad de Ambato
    (UNIVERSIDAD TÉCNICA DE AMBATO - FACULTAD DE DISEÑO ARQUITECTURA - MAESTRÍA EN DISEÑO, 2025-05-16)
    Arias Villavicencio Valeria Elizabeth
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    Escobar Guanoluisa Taña Elizabeth
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    UNIVERSIDAD TÉCNICA DE AMBATO - FACULTAD DE DISEÑO ARQUITECTURA - MAESTRÍA EN DISEÑO
    This project was based on the adaptation of the UNE 166000:2006 standard for product development by the company Calzado LIWI, located in Ambato, a city in the state of Ambato. This company has been manufacturing orthopedic footwear for 20 years. Adapting this standard allowed for the identification of continuous improvement processes within the company, as well as the proper documentation and systematization of processes for product development. By gathering information using research tools such as interviews, surveys, observation sheets, and document analysis sheets, it was possible to identify the technical, anatomical, biomechanical, and ergonomic requirements for product development, as well as the creative process required for proper product development, ranging from consumer analysis to prototyping, testing, and fit testing prior to mass production in the case of generic pathologies. This research provided relevant information for constructing a series of practical tools that companies can use to develop as many products as they deem necessary. These tools were developed with the organization's context, its environment, and the information detected during data collection in mind. By applying these tools, the entire product development process can be visualized, and by applying the testing and continuous improvement process, it is possible to clearly identify which parts of the process require continuous improvement. With this information, a standard adaptation guide has been developed. This guide provides the company's institutional framework with a framework where the processes, actions, materials, and other elements involved in the process will be documented, validated, and reprocessed if necessary. They can also be replicated with the necessary improvements and periodic evaluation of these guidelines, which are recommended to be carried out semiannually