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# Digital Orthotic Foot Scanners
The Fuel3D 'CryoScan3D' 3D Scanner Maps Patient Feet in Moments

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-06-03 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-scan
References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/fuel3d-unviled-new-cryoscan3d-foot-scanner-03-06-2016/) & [fuel-3d](https://www.fuel-3d.com/)

Getting a pair of [foot orthotics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobarefoot-vivobiome-tabi-gen-01-sandal) used to require getting a plaster cast of your feet, but the Fuel3D 'CryoScan3D' 3D scanner looks to change this. Capable of scanning a patients foot in a matter of a few short moments, the Fuel3D 'CryoScan3D' makes it easier to obtain data pertaining to a patients unique needs.

Once the data has been received from the Fuel3D 'CryoScan3D' 3D scanner, the orthotic can be printed using [3D printing technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-flip-flops) to provide a truly exceptional final product. This helps to cut down on the instance of orthotics that aren't as precise or focused on specific issues.

The Fuel3D 'CryoScan3D' scanner has the potential to revolutionize the podiatry industry as well as the healthcare industry at large.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.8/10
- Popularity: 44% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Digital Orthotic Foot Scanning:** The use of 3D scanning technology is disrupting the traditional method of plaster casting for foot orthotics, providing faster and more accurate data collection.
- **3D Printing in Orthotics:** Utilizing 3D printing technology in the production of orthotics allows for highly precise and personalized final products.
- **Revolutionizing Podiatry:** The Fuel3D 'CryoScan3D' scanner has the potential to transform the podiatry industry by streamlining data collection and improving the quality of orthotics.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Podiatry:** Podiatrists can benefit from adopting the Fuel3D 'CryoScan3D' scanner to enhance their data collection process and offer more accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can leverage digital orthotic foot scanning technology to improve patient care and outcomes by providing customized orthotics that address specific foot issues.
- **3D Printing:** The integration of 3D printing technology in orthotics manufacturing creates new opportunities for businesses to produce tailor-made products and cater to individual customer needs.

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