UK-based supplier of advanced CADCAM systems Delcam has launched a new range of orthopaedic software and hardware within its Crispin family of products. Developed in collaboration with specialist manufacturers, the new range aims to improve the overall quality of orthopaedic footwear, whilst helping to lower costs. The products cover all stages, from data capture to pattern engineering, enabling consistency throughout the development process.

OrthoScan is a fast, accurate, easy-to-use, variable resolution 3D laser foot scanner, that can also scan lasts and foot casts. The unit captures a scan of the complete foot and provides an STL data format template for export into the last modification software OrthoLast where an existing last, with measurements close to the scanned foot, is then selected from a library and merged with the foot template. The last is then modified to the required shape and measurements, to match the characteristics of the scanned foot. The new custom-designed last can then be saved and exported to OrthoStyle or to OrthoDesign.

OrthoStyle imports the style lines from an existing 3D design, to allow any required modifications or adjustments for aesthetic purposes. Alternatively, new styles can be created by drawing lines directly onto the last surface. These style lines and last forms can then be flattened from 3D to 2D, and passed directly to the OrthoTec module for the development of 2D patterns. OrthoDesign then builds on the functionality of OrthoStyle to provide a comprehensive 3D footwear design system.  Like OrthoStyle, it can append existing designs directly onto the customer’s last or create a new design to the customer’s requirements. In addition, depth can be added to the design elements, and materials, textures and colours, plus features like stitching, padding, eyelets and laces, can all be included to complete the design. 

Once the design has been finalised, style lines and last forms can be flattened from 3D to 2D and passed to the OrthoTec 2D pattern engineering software for the development of orthopaedic footwear patterns.