Workshop: Digital Scanning Techniques
Scanning is more than taking a nice digital picture.
To understand what scanning is, how it works and what it does it is always good to have some understanding of what you do with this info.
Therefore, the subjects as Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing as Simulation will be addressed next to the Scanning subject.
In the years to come we will see the digitalization of the whole Orthopedic shoe making process, from start to finish. Scanning is an important part in this, but not exclusively.
In this workshop ‘Scanning’ is the central objective, how do you do this, What do you need, what is available etc., but it is part as a whole process which we will address and discuss.
Fred Holtkamp
Fred Holtkamp
Associate Professor & Researcher ||
Fontys University
Associate Professor Fred Holtkamp is the Chair in Health Innovation at Fontys University School of Allied Health Professions in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. He also holds a position as visiting professor at the University of Labour and Social Affairs (ULSA) in Hanoi Vietnam. He is a board member of the Sichting Erkenningsregelingen Medische Hulpmiddelen (SEMH), a foundation that monitors, maintains and improves the quality of medical device care in the Netherlands. He serves on the Accrediation Committee of the International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) and is a consultant for the Netherlands Pedorthic Association.
Fred started his career in medical engineering and has now spent more than 20 year working in the field of Prosthetics & Orthotics (Orthopedic Engineering) and Pedorthics (Shoe-Technology). He is specialised in biomechanics, gait analysis and CAD/CAM systems.
He has a bachelor degree in mechanical engineering and in mechatronics and also a PGdip in gait analysis, biomechanics and orthotics. He received his Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation Engineering at Strathclyde University in Glasgow. In 2021 he is distinguished with the title of “Officer in the Order of Oranje Nassau’ for his work in education and research in orthopedic engineering and shoe technology, and awarded with the SIA-RAAK nomination of best research project in 2020. In 2019 he received with the research group the Emerald Literati Award for ‘Technology miplementation in delivery of healthcare to older people: how can the least voice in society be heard?".
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Sponsored By
Foot Power
Established in 1888 in Europe and operating in Australia since 1988, ShoeTech Pty Ltd trading as footpower is a preferred supplier to orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons throughout Sydney.
footpower founder Karl Schott, a fourth-generation Pedorthist with over thirty years’ experience, has served as an adviser to the foot care industry around the world. He has earned many international qualifications and is an active member of the Pedorthic Association of Australia.
footpower has been leading the way in foot care technology for many years. Since 1991, the footpower clinic has used dynamic in shoe computerised underfoot plantar pressure evaluation systems in order to improve assessment and orthotic services. This technology-driven diagnostic tool is complemented using flexible, non-rigid foot orthoses. In 2005, footpower were the first to introduce sensometoric orthoses to improve foot function, utilising the body’s own proprioceptive system. Instalation of a computer raised barefoot gait assessment system in 2011 followed by the installment of computer aided productoin of foot orthoses in the same year.
The inovation contiued with the usage of 3 D scanners in 2014 and most recenlty 3 D printing for orthoses and trail fitting shoes.
The Shoetech clinic provides a thorough assessment and effective treatment for any of the common foot conditions.
