3D Foot Scanning for Custom Orthotics

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3D Foot ScanningFOOT CASTING TECHNOLOGY FOR CUSTOM ORTHOTICS


Rx Orthotic Lab is a leading orthotics

laboratory that specializes in prescription orthotics for medical practitioners worldwide.

Previously Rx Orthotic Lab manufactured custom foot orthotics by receiving the negative casts or impressions shipped from the attending practitioner’s office. Both patients and practitioners have found that the process of taking negative impressions can be a very time consuming and expensive process.


PHYSICAL CASTING PROCESS

The traditional process includes the following steps and their associated issues:


“We’re really excited about how 3D3 Solutions 3D scanning technology will change the manufacturing process of custom orthotics.”

Paul Smith, President of Rx Orthotic Lab


The Rx Group of Companies partnered with 3D3 Solutions to create a concrete clinical solution to foot casting that combines 3D scanning technology with advance medical theory. The foot scanner uses 3D3 Solutions’ proprietary white-light 3D technology that scans the patient’s foot in seconds to create a digital reproduction in the form of a 3D model. Once the foot has been scanned, the attending practitioner is able to view the foot scan in a number of desired casting positions, enter the corresponding orthotic prescription and instantly send the file to the laboratory for production. This process allows for reduced in office casting supplier, and outgoing freight charges, combined with faster turn around times.


BENEFITS TO 3D FOOT SCANNING TECHNOLOGY

Quicker Turn Around Time

There is no need to transport physical casts from the clinic to the laboratory as patient information

is transferred electronically.

Capture Foot Measurements in True 3D

While some systems claim to be foot scanners that scan in 3D, they are simply flatbed scanners

that generate 3D models through estimation and not through real 3D capture. 3D3 Solutions offers

3D scanners that provide authentic 3D data with highly accurate measurements.

Consistent Results Time After Time

The foot scanner will generate the repeatable results even when used by different medical

practitioners.

Foot Measurement Produced Instantly

It only takes a few seconds to scan and obtain the patient’s foot measurements which can be

analyzed immediately with the patient. Fast scan speed also prevent patients from moving during

the scanning process.

Scans Patient without Contact

The scanner scans the foot directly without any contact with the patient to ensure there is no

measurement interference.


It is important to note that the orthotics produced by this method do not

differ from the ones produced by hands on casting. The only changes are in

quality control of the negative cast during casting, shipping and lab

handling, and the time in which the cast is delivered. The same

manufacturing techniques are used to make the orthotics with cost savings

due to reduced supplies, shipping and increased turn around times.


About Us


3D3 Solutions is a cutting edge developer of 3D scanning and visualization

technologies. Our mission is to offer affordable 3D scanning systems that are

versatile across many applications using their expertise in white light scanning

technology and the latest digital measurement advancements.

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3D Foot Scanning for Custom Orthotics