Custom insoles printed via smartphone app
13/01/2020
Cadscan, whose sister products are being piloted in the National Health Service, has been working with podiatry expert Professor Nachiappan Chockalingam, professor of Clinical Biomechanics at the Faculty of Health Sciences at Staffordshire University, on the 3D technology.
Unlike foam insoles, the rubber does not compress or harden over time, says the company, and the insoles cost around £40.
Dr Alastair Buchanan (pictured), managing director of Cadscan, said: “3D printing is creating a new generation of insoles and, using our advanced software and patent pending algorithms, we have the technology to map the nuances of a person’s foot and translate that into the perfect insoles for them.
“All customers have to do is complete a simple foot test at home which identifies the load zones on their feet as well as giving information about their foot shape. They take a couple of photographs of their feet and upload this information using our smartphone app.
“Our computer model identifies and maps the properties of their sole and insole and produces a precise 3D printable design.”
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