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In Tokyo Ottobock’s technical team expects more than 2,000 repairs – 200 on peak days alone. No two repairs are alike: About 4,400 athletes will compete in 22 different sports using various individual devices. The services provided range from simply inflating a wheelchair tyre to complex repairs. For example, specialists will apply utmost precision to adjust a sports prosthesis to the individual requirements. They use laser measuring devices for this.
Fulfilling these tasks calls for special expertise and the ability to work under high pressure – and sometimes also a great talent for improvisation,” says Peter Franzel. “The team works in shifts so that we can help the athletes day and night.”
Facts and figures:
700 square metres of space in the main workshop for repairs, maintenance and service
106-strong technical service team made up of members from 24 countries
22 languages spoken
18 tonnes of equipment and machinery, e.g. socket routers, band saws, infrared heating furnace, pillar drilling machines and welding equipment
17,300 spare parts, ranging from screws to prosthetic knee joints to wheelchairs
2,000 expected repairs, up to 200 per day
Open 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. with 24-hour emergency hotline
Total of 23 days service
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