Current Developments in Footscanning Technology

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Current Developments in Footscanning Technology

• Graham Burns
• Sales Manager
• CSM3D International Ltd

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Footscanning What is it all about ?

• Capturing the shape of the foot at a specific
  moment in time for the purpose of measurement and
  assessment.

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Footscanning How can we use it !

• Scanners are available NOW and are small and
  portable enough to be used in everyday clinics.

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Footscanning What it provides !

• Fast, Accurate Shape Capture
• Repeatable process
• Data can be easily stored distributed
• Raises customer expectation and helps improve
  fitting
• Data can be viewed and manipulated using CAD
  tools

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Footscanning for the Clinician

• Fast, simple process saving time
• Accurate
• Confidence Boosting
• Recordable Results, allowing Historical Analysis
• Improved Delivery Time for Final Product

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Footscanning for the Manufacturer

• Scans can be received via e-mail
• Digital copy of the foot on screen
• Check fit of lasts without makinga shoe,
  reducing repeat fittings
• Reduced storage space for casts and lasts

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Footscanning for the Patient

• Better Results
• Faster Results
• Increases Customer Confidence Understanding
• Hygienic
• High tech

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So what are we all afraid of ?

• New Complicated
• De-skilling the profession
• Increased work load
• Resistance to change
• Cost Accessibility

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Current Situation
1. Several manufacturers in the UK Europe are
now able to accept footscan data.


2. Several hospitals are using footscanners in
the UK and are transferring data to shoemaking
companies.
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Thank you for your time
Any Questions ???

For more information please contact, Graham
Burns Sales Manager CSM3D International Ltd Tel
01458 841234 E-mail graham_at_shoemaster.cix.co.uk