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
Fred Holtkamp has currently the position of Associate Professor of the Chair in Health Innovation of Fontys University of Allied Health Professions in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. He also holds a position as visiting professor at the University of Labor and Social Affairs (ULSA) in Hanoi Vietnam.
He started his career in medical engineering and is now for more than 20 years working in the field of Prosthetics – Orthotics, (Orthopedic Engineering) and Shoe-Technology. He is specialized in biomechanics, gait analysis and cad/cam systems.
He has a bachelor’s 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.
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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.
