SpaceCAD: EinScan Medixa 3D scanner creates a new level of precision in orthopedics – real-time digital impression

Taking measurements for orthopedic products is traditionally a process, connected with mess, long waits, and an infamous discomfort for the patient. The biggest obstacle surrounding the precision however is the dynamic of the human body, as even the slightest movement or change in breathing during the procedure can compromise the final model. Shining 3D’s engineers have overcome this problem in EinScan Medixa, through the intelligent system for automatic compensation. Instead of requiring the patient to be completely still, the scanner is capable of “filtering” small changes in real time, keeping the geometry of the model intact.

“This resistance for errors is attributed to the synchronization between 5 high resolution, megapixel cameras with specialized software profiles. Instead of the doctor losing time with manual setting, the device recognizes the anatomic area  (be it a foot, the back or different limb) and adapts the parameters based on the specifics. That way the work process becomes predictable and logical, and the risk of defects in the finished version is reduced drastically, even at the recording stage”, BalkanEngineer.com was informed by SpaceCAD, who offers the products of Shining 3D.

"The big change with Medixa is its complete autonomy. The scanning module, data processing, and final export of finished files are all combined in one compact body. In practice, this turns every office into a mobile 3D laboratory that works without the need for cables and external computers," SpaceCAD added. All this is made possible by the built-in computing power. The scanner has its own processor and 32 GB of internal memory, allowing it to process up to 20 frames per second. This pace turns the scan into a smooth motion, similar to shooting a video, where the 3D model is instantly visualized on the 5.5-inch LCD touchscreen. The display resolution is 1080p, so the specialist can immediately see if he has captured the “small details” of the patient’s anatomy without having to look at the monitor on the desk.

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