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Clinical 3D Body Scanners

This Scanning Solution Aids the Printing Of Prosthetics and Orthotics

— August 13, 2021 — Tech
China-based 3D printer and scanner company Shining3D has taken the step of collaborating with Canadian medical device manufacturing company TechMed 3D to develop an innovative 3D body scanner.

By combining the individual strengths of Shining 3D's 'EinScan' scanning machine and TechMed's 'MSoft' software, this 3D body scanner aims to offer a comprehensive scanning service with a wide variety of medical applications. Specifically, clinical specialists will be able to access scans in a matter of minutes whilst being able to design, alter, print and conduct sizing tests for prosthetics and orthotic appliances.

The growing popularity and utility of 3D scanners in the medical sector is hardly a secret, but the fact of the matter is that many clinicians don't have access to perfectly compatible software to go with their hardware, which is precisely what this new 3D body scanner offers.

Image Credit: Shining 3D
Trend Themes
1. Clinical 3D Body Scanners for Medical Applications - The development of more specialized 3D body scanning technology for use in the medical sector present opportunities for disruptive innovation in treating injuries and assisting in surgeries.
2. Integrated 3D Scanning and Design Software - Developing software to work in tandem with 3D body scanners can provide clinicians with a complete solution, including designing, alterations and sizing tests, leading to opportunities for streamlined workflows and improved patient outcomes.
3. 3D Printing of Prosthetics and Orthotics - The ability to design, 3D print, and conduct sizing tests for prosthetics and orthotics offers tremendous opportunities for reducing costs, improving patient outcomes, and disrupting the traditional prosthetics and orthotics manufacturing industry.
Industry Implications
1. Medical Device Manufacturing - Medical device manufacturing companies can partner with 3D printing and scanning companies like Shining3D and TechMed 3D to develop innovative 3D body scanning and design software solutions.
2. Healthcare Industry - The healthcare industry can adopt 3D body scanning technology to revolutionize the way prosthetics and orthotics are designed and manufactured, resulting in cost savings and improved patient outcomes.
3. Printing and Imaging Industry - Companies in the printing and imaging industry can explore opportunities to enter the medical sector by developing specialized 3D scanning hardware and software solutions for clinical applications.
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