3D Scanning and Data Management for Medical Device Design

Learn how 3D scanning changes medical device design cycles for customized products and how PDM software makes processes easier.

Making Bespoke Medical Devices Easier

Bespoke medical devices are customized to patients and have been a persistent challenge for medical device designers and patients alike, especially when it comes to time and cost.

Discover how we tackle customized medical device challenges using 3D scanning technology and robust product data management (PDM) software that tracks and streamlines the multiple revisions, refits, and required approval processes needed in the medical industry.

What You Will Learn

Collect Accurate Patient Data

Explore how 3D scanners can capture medical components and accurate patient data to create customized devices.

Modify Scan Data

Learn basic techniques that prepare your scan data for designing in CAD and 3D printing.

Patient-Specific Archives

Dive into product data management (PDM) software and how it automatically creates patient–specific archives and file approval processes.

Your Speakers

Ian Sayers

3D Scanning Product Manager, Hawk Ridge Systems

Ian Sayers serves as the 3D Scanning Product Manager at Hawk Ridge Systems. With over 15 years in the 3D industry, he cut his teeth in 3D printing and product design before eventually transitioning into 3D scanning full-time. At Hawk Ridge Systems, Ian focuses on teaching companies how to implement 3D scanning and related workflows.

Zach Horvath

Applications Engineer, Hawk Ridge Systems

Zach Horvath is an applications engineer at Hawk Ridge Systems and a certified SOLIDWORKS Professional. Prior to Hawk Ridge Systems, Zach was a sales engineer and applications engineer in the robotic automation space, managing installations, and training across the industry.