Sole Supports Imaging Software Group 9: Edward Krei (BME) Edward Krei (BME) Michael Galante (CompE) Michael Galante (CompE) Derrick Snyder (CompE) Derrick Snyder (CompE) Kathryn Yates (BME) Kathryn Yates (BME) Advisor: Matt Moore, Sole Supports Advisor: Matt Moore, Sole Supports

Project Description Sole Supports needs an electronic aide in their current orthotics manufacturing process Sole Supports needs an electronic aide in their current orthotics manufacturing process Goal: Goal: –Develop a 3D imaging device and supporting software for Sole Supports

The Orthotics Manufacturing Process Doctor visit Doctor visit Foot impression Foot impression Plaster mold Plaster mold Thermoforming of plastic Thermoforming of plastic Trimming of insert Trimming of insert Addition of cushioning Addition of cushioning

Proposed Project Goals Develop a scanning process for 3D information Develop a scanning process for 3D information Create a software program for use with physician’s computers Create a software program for use with physician’s computers Create a program to create 3D mesh for input into CNC machine Create a program to create 3D mesh for input into CNC machine

Market Potential Save $$ on shipping costs Save $$ on shipping costs Reduce storage costs of plaster casts Reduce storage costs of plaster casts Physicians give Sole Supports more business Physicians give Sole Supports more business

Proposed Software Design Create an order form Create an order form Integrate with scanner Integrate with scanner Ensure CNC Machine compatibility Ensure CNC Machine compatibility Directly Sole Supports Directly Sole Supports

Proposed Scanner Design Utilize either a Laser Depth scanner or Flatbed scanner with controlled light source Utilize either a Laser Depth scanner or Flatbed scanner with controlled light source Build a support frame for the scanner Build a support frame for the scanner

Resources Matt Moore – Sole Supports sponsor Matt Moore – Sole Supports sponsor Dr. Alan Peters – Digital 3-D Imaging Dr. Alan Peters – Digital 3-D Imaging Dr. Miga – Software Algorithms Dr. Miga – Software Algorithms

Costs Laser Scanner Laser Scanner –~$400 Testing Materials Testing Materials –$30 Support Frame Support Frame –$50

Work Completed Designated positions Designated positions Met with Matt Moore & Dr. Peters Met with Matt Moore & Dr. Peters Toured Sole Supports facility Toured Sole Supports facility Researched scanner Researched scanner

Future Work Learn about laser scanner Learn about laser scanner Research scanner implementation Research scanner implementation Develop software program Develop software program Test device accuracy Test device accuracy