Mick Ebeling

Inspired by an article he’d read, Ebeling flew to Sudan in November 2013 to 3D-print and fit prosthetic limbs for children of the war-torn region, then left the equipment behind with locals he’d trained, thus establishing the world’s first 3D printing prosthetic lab and training facility. Activated by his motto, ‘If not now, when? If not me, who?’ Mick’s Not Impossible endeavors came to prominence with the Eyewriter: a DIY, open-source & low-cost device that enables individuals with paralysis to communicate and create art using the movement of their eyes. Among its many accolades, Time Magazine named it one of the “Top 50 Inventions of 2010” and the device is part of MoMA’s permanent collection. Driven to help many by telling the story of extraordinary individuals, Not Impossible continues to drive forward on projects that utilize technology for the sake of humanity. Founder of The Ebeling Group film, television & commercial production company, Ebeling is an international speaker on the subject of open-source medical devices (CES, TED, Seoul Digital Forum, GE, Microsoft, etc) as well as a USA Network Top10 Cultural Trailblazer.