Bespoke Insole for Diabetics

Bespoke Insole for Diabetics
Nov-03-16
Researchers have created a 3D-printed shoe insole that could help reduce the risk of pressure wounds and amputations.

The insole was developed by a team from Fraunhofer as part of the government-funded LAUF project (laser-assisted construction of customized footwear). To construct the bespoke insoles, the team first used a laser to produce a computer-generated volumetric representation of the foot. With this in hand, they then devised a 3D-printed insole with internal components made in different shapes, such as rods or triangles, which altered the rigidity of the insole in specific areas. This allowed the team to create insoles that relieve the pressure on the foot in the most optimal way possible.

Bespoke Insole for Diabetics


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