What is a 3D Foot Scanner?
A 3D foot scanner is a powerful tool designed to accurately capture the shape and external structure of the foot. The PT-3D Scan efficiently collects detailed, point-by-point data, generating a highly accurate 3D image that resembles a digital plaster mold of the foot.
Accurate three-dimensional data is essential for visualizing and analyzing foot dimensions in space. Acting as a digital cast, a 3D foot scanner captures every detail of the foot’s structure with exceptional precision. This comprehensive 3D model enables specialists to design custom shoes, medical insoles, and rehabilitation equipment with unparalleled accuracy and care.
Whether used for medical diagnostics, research, or custom footwear manufacturing, a 3D foot scanner ensures precision, reliability, and efficiency in every application.
What Are the Applications of a 3D Foot Scanner?
A 3D foot scanner provides a detailed analysis of the foot’s physical structure, measuring critical aspects such as arch height (longitudinal and anterior arches), arch positioning, toe alignment, and spatial dimensions.
To achieve a comprehensive understanding of foot mechanics, the 3D foot scanner performs scans in three different conditions:
- Non-weight-bearing: No weight applied
- Full weight-bearing: Standing with full weight on the foot
- Seated position: Partial weight applied
This versatility allows specialists to select the most suitable scanning condition for their analysis, enabling precise observations of structural changes in the foot under different weight-bearing conditions.
Key Applications of 3D Foot Scanning:
By analyzing the detailed data provided by a 3D foot scanner, professionals can detect foot abnormalities and gain deeper insights into foot health and mechanics. This makes 3D foot scanners essential for:
- Diagnosing Foot Disorders – Identifies structural abnormalities and misalignments.
- Designing Custom Orthotics & Medical Insoles – Ensures a perfect fit based on precise foot measurements.
- Evaluating Gait & Posture Mechanics – Provides insights into movement patterns and balance.
- Researching Foot Biomechanics & Rehabilitation – Aids in medical studies and therapy development.
The high-precision data from a 3D foot scanner ensures accurate assessments and effective, personalized solutions tailored to each individual’s needs.
The Output of PayaTek 3D Foot Scanner
The PayaTek 3D Foot Scanner generates digital output data in STL and PLY formats, providing the flexibility to choose the format that best suits your needs. The PLY format is available in two options—high-quality and low-quality—allowing you to tailor it for different applications.
These widely used formats ensure seamless compatibility with a broad range of 3D design software. Whether you’re integrating with CAD/CAM processes or connecting to CNC machines, the scanner’s output is designed to work effortlessly within various workflows, making it ideal for both manufacturing and custom design projects.
With its adaptability, the PayaTek 3D Foot Scanner enhances efficiency, streamlining workflows and delivering precision across multiple industries.
3D Foot Scanner Output Data
The PayaTek 3D Foot Scanner delivers highly accurate anthropometric analysis of the human foot, making it an essential tool for designing footwear for both general and specialized applications. By capturing comprehensive foot dimensions, the scanner enables precise and customized designs tailored to individual needs.
While the scanner supports an extensive range of measurements, some key outputs include:
- Toe Lengths: First, Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Toe
- Arch Length
- Heel Measurements: Heel to Medial Malleolus, Heel to Lateral Malleolus, Heel Width
- Width Measurements: Foot Width, Bimalleolar Width, Mid-foot Width
- Malleolus Heights: Medial Malleolus Height, Lateral Malleolus Height
- Height at 50% Foot Length
- Circumference Measurements: Ball Girth, Instep Girth, Long Heel Girth, Short Heel Girth, Ankle Girth, Waist Girth
- Optional Linear Sizes: Customizable length and width measurements in specified areas
- Foot Environment Data: Measurements at desired sections of the foot
- Arch Type Diagnosis
The versatility of the PayaTek 3D Foot Scanner ensures that virtually any foot dimension or detail can be accurately measured and reported, offering unmatched precision for analysis and design in a variety of applications.
Advantages of PT-3D SCAN
The PayaTek 3D Foot Scanner is engineered for superior performance and precision, offering a range of benefits that set it apart from other solutions:
Advanced Scanning Technology
- Equipped with four laser beams and six high-resolution cameras, the scanner captures highly detailed 3D foot scans with exceptional speed and accuracy.
Fast and Comprehensive Data Capture
- Generates precise 3D foot data in under 10 seconds, scanning from multiple angles to ensure a complete and thorough representation.
High-Precision Scanning
- Captures intricate details with a scanning height of up to 14 cm, delivering unparalleled accuracy in a fraction of the time.
Flexible Positioning for Scans
- Supports full-weight, semi-weight, and no-weight scanning positions, allowing direct data capture under different loading conditions.
- This flexibility enables precise assessment of foot size and arch height changes due to weight application.
Broad Compatibility
- Fully compatible with all CAD/CAM solutions, making it ideal for applications such as scanning lasts, feet, hand foam boxes, and insoles.
- The generated 3D models can be seamlessly transferred to any CAD software for further design and customization.
Exceptional Accuracy
- Achieves scanning precision of 0.1 mm for solid objects.
- For feet, minor variations of up to 0.4 mm may occur due to blood pulse, ensuring highly reliable measurements even in dynamic conditions.
The PT-3D SCAN combines speed, accuracy, and versatility, making it an essential tool for professionals in orthopedics, podiatry, custom footwear design, and other fields requiring precise 3D foot analysis.