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I have returned back to work and without the digits it wouldn't be possible. So your company is a life changing company. And me and my family appreciate the work you guys do for people who are amputees.
- Thaddrick (Sapp), four Point Digits
Point Designs was founded by researchers in the field of upper limb prosthetic design from the Biomechatronics Development Laboratory at the University of Colorado. Professors Richard Weir and Jacob Segil have decades of research experience spanning neural interfaces, myoelectric control algorithms, and upper limb prosthetic design.
Along with co-founders Dr. Levin Sliker and Stephen Huddle, the Point Designs team continues to advance the field of partial hand prosthetic design with expertise in additive manufacturing, mechanical design, and clinical care. We are a group of dedicated and passionate individuals working together to improve the lives of the people we serve.
CEO & Co-founder
Director of Product Development
Michael Fairbanks is the Director of Operations at Point Designs. He received his BS in Civil Engineering Technology from Colorado State University – Pueblo. After a brief stint in the engineering and inspection industry he shifted to a career in the steel industry in 2006. He spent 10 years working at a Colorado steel mill in the steelmaking, rail rolling and rod & bar mills. He then shifted into the fabrication and construction side of the steel industry for over 7 years with a building manufacturing company producing multi unit residential buildings ranging from five to seventeen stories in height. Outside of work you can find him spending time with his family, watching hockey, and enjoying his hobbies: woodworking, metal fabricating and 3D printing.
Director of Operations
Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
While studying materials science and engineering at North Carolina State University, Griffin became interested in the potential applications of 3D printing and low cost manufacturing. This led him and a few other classmates to create the North Carolina State University chapter of The Helping Hand Project, a non-profit dedicated to providing free recreational prosthetic devices to children in need.
After graduating, Griffin was accepted into the Venture for America fellowship, a nonprofit two-year fellowship program that gives recent college graduates startup experiences that help them become leaders who make meaningful impacts with their careers. Through this fellowship, Griffin was connected with Point Designs in 2020. Griffin is passionate about making an impact with the work that he does, and is a firm believer in pursuing your passions and pushing boundaries to create positive change. In his off time, you can find Griffin skateboarding, snowboarding, hiking, and enjoying the outdoors.
Marketing Lead
Director of Sales and Marketing
Head of Business Development Central Region
Head of Business Development South Region
Scott is an accomplished and award winning medical professional with over 15 years of experience in the Orthotic and Prosthetic field. He has held various roles, including Senior Business Development Manager at Hanger Clinic in the Rocky Mountain Region where he collaborated with referral sources, CEOs, surgeons, hospitals, and care teams in the patient care pathway.
His most recent position was with Blatchford, a lower extremity manufacturer, where he worked with Prosthetists and their patients to achieve their mobility goals. He is excited to now be with Point Designs working with Prosthetists and their upper extremity patients regain their mobility with utilizing the finest products and people dedicated to that mission.
In addition to his professional achievements, Scott is actively involved in the adaptive community, organizing events in Colorado to help amputees engage in outdoor activities.
He's a native of Colorado and a Denver based Dad who has a daughter that will be entering high school in 2024. Scott is also a Lacrosse coach, having been a college Lacrosse player himself. When he’s not shlepping his daughter to and from games in the winter you’ll find them at Vail or Beaver Creek skiing a downhill run at high speeds. In the summer he’s chasing trout on his boat drifting down the CO river. When the mountains aren’t calling he’s fills his time at Red Rocks catching concerts or at his family’s ranch in Crested Butte & Scottsdale. Additionally, he is passionate about hunting and conservational efforts.
Also in the family they have a 90lbs Bernerdoodle named Baloo, aka Meathead.
Business Development Manager West Region
After receiving a BS in Business Computer Systems from Adams State University, Ely moved to Denver in 1998. Ely has been in the manufacturing and production industry ever since. Ely is currently the Lead Production technician at Point Designs, a design and manufacturer of titanium prosthetic fingers. Ely really enjoys his work and gets a sense of fulfillment, knowing that he is making a positive impact in someone's life. Ely enjoys golfing, model building, tinkering in his garage, spending time with his 2 cats and family, and working on his vehicles.
Lead Production Technician
Production Technician
Production Technician
Prototype Machinist
Fabrication Lab Manager
Director of Clinical Services
Fabrication Technician
Digital Prosthetic Designer
Digital Prosthetic Designer / Technician
Lynn Collins is the Finance and Compliance Administrator at Point Designs. She received her BA in English with an emphasis on linguistics and creative writing from Metropolitan State University of Denver. From there, she began her journey working in compliance and administration in the beer industry. Fast forward nearly 8 years later, she is excited to bring her skill set, experience and enthusiasm to Point Designs.
Outside of work, Lynn serves on the Board of Directors for the Rocky Mountain Percussion Association and enjoys being able to give back to a music community she has loved and been a part of for over 20 years. She also enjoys reading, writing, cooking, and spending time with her family whether it be at home or in the mountains.
Finance and Compliance Administrator
Administrative Assistant
Research Associate
Co-founder
Co-founder
Co-founder
Strategic Advisor
Dr. Natarajan is a physician and engineer who specializes in utilization of advanced technology to solve pressing clinical problems. He founded Infinite Biomedical Technologies (IBT) in 1997 and served as the Chief Executive Officer of the company for over ten years.
IBT has been involved in launching several related companies, including a healthcare information technology company. Vigilant Medical provides medical image sharing for clients, which have included four of the “Top 10 Heart Hospitals” as ranked by U.S. News and World Report. Over 40,000 patients per year are cared for using the Vigilant system.
IBT has developed dexterous prosthetic technology for upper limb amputees, including a machine learning control system, flexible batteries, and advanced electrodes. Over 4,000 amputees in 37 countries are currently using one or more components of this system. Ananth has also been an active angel investor and helped fund over a dozen early-stage technology companies, including Vaxart (NASDAQ: VXRT).
Ananth received the TR35 award from Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Technology Review and the Duke University Engineering Distinguished Young Alumnus Award. He has been featured in the Red Herring magazine in a cover story as one of “5 Technology Innovators Changing the World.” He is a member of the California Club, the Athenaeum, and the Economic Round Table (Past-President).
He currently serves as the Chairman of the Board for Infinite Biomedical Technologies, Point Designs, and Vigilant Medical, and as a member of the Board of Directors of the International Wine and Food Society of the Americas. In the past he has served on the Boards of the Caltech Associates (Past President), the Duke University Biomedical Engineering Advisory Board, HIVE Lighting, Innovate Pasadena, the Pasadena Angels, and the Pasadena Symphony. He is also Past President of the Physicians’ Wine & Food Society. For over twenty years he has served as a Member or Chairman of various review panels for the National Institutes of Health. Currently, he is Chairman of the NIH Neurological Sciences and Disorders C panel (NSD-C), which is focused on neurotechnology, pain relief devices, and the BRAIN initiative.
Dr. Natarajan received his BSE in Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering from Duke University (at age 18, with Distinction). He received an MSE in Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University and his MD from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Additionally, he completed his residency training in Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Southern California, and he has held adjunct faculty appointments at both the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the USC Keck School of Medicine.
Medical Advisor