China3D printingNet September 1st, in a case study recently released by Thor3D, headquartered in Moscow, we saw their Calibry 3D scanninginstrumentHow to make a huge change in the production of children’s foot orthoses in Germany. Phoenix GmbH & Co. is a company specializing in3D printingAn engineering company for technical product development whose mission is to improve the creation of orthotics in German clinics.
By using Calibry Nest software, Calibry 3D scanninginstrument, Geomagic Wrap software with algorithms created by Phoenix and Tractus 3D printingMachine, Phoenix was able to develop a new and repeatable solution. This new process can save doctors up to 40% of production time. It is so simple that it can be used by orthopedic surgeons who have no previous experience with 3D tools.
“Before Calibry, we had to use more expensive and less easy-to-use scanners to accomplish the same task. This was a limiting factor in B2B scanning applications because users were not scanning experts.” 3D scanningAnd Emil Wörgötter, an application engineer for additive manufacturing.
More importantly, it provides a new level of comfort for children. Historically, the installation of prostheses or orthotics can be a long and painful process for anyone, especially children who need to grow. 3D printingIt has been proven in countless instances that its performance in hand and arm prosthetics can help amputees and also provide a better way to adapt children to orthopedics.
The latest case study shows3D printingSome of its biggest advantages, because children can enjoy fully customized medical equipment that can be resized in minutes instead of hours. They may eventually be able to walk more comfortably. In sharp contrast to the old-fashioned and inefficient methods of correction, the first is to measure and model the foot pads. After that, use plaster to shape the orthosis-this is not only troublesome, but it can be difficult to test the patience of the child. Orthopedic specialists are required to perform this work, which may require very high maintenance; in fact, if one step goes wrong, the entire uncomfortable process may have to be repeated from the beginning. However, an affirmative form will eventually be created.
Plastering process
Using Calibry 3D scanninginstrumentWhen creating the orthosis, the Phoenix team still needed the previously fitted orthosis:
“Currently, in the production of orthotics, the traditional process of creating an initial positive form must be retained. Frontal scanning is different from foot scanning.”PhoenixPoint out in the case study. ” 3D scanningThere are many anatomical details of the existing foot that needs to be treated, and the orthomorph simplifies the anatomically correct geometry. Currently, Phoenix is developing an algorithm that will also automatically create an initial positive form. Therefore, the production of orthotics will become completely contactless in the future. “
Scan an existing form
Based on the measurement, a new affirmative form of fully automatic design is completed
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Vacuum thermoforming of a new type of orthosis shell
After measuring the feet and scanning the patient’s shape, they were able to perform3D printing, And then vacuum thermoforming to create a new shell. Patients will not feel discomfort or wait a long time, and since all data remains online, there is no need to store tables.
China3D printingOnline reviews: Orthotics are expected to pass3D printingContinue to develop because they are a smaller product, easy to produce, and can now be manufactured faster and more economically with amazing customization.
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