Inkjet & Digital Printing

RSPrint, Creating 3D Printed Insoles Based on Dynamic Measurement Footscans – a Joint Venture of Materialise and RSscan International

Wednesday 21. May 2014 - Materialise is proud to announce the launch of a joint venture with RSscan International, an expert in gait analysis, called "RSPrint Powered by Materialise." By combining Materialise's expertise in 3D Printing and design automation with RSscan's leading dynamic measurement footscan solutions, RSPrint will create the world's first dynamic 3D printed insoles, customized to truly support the every move of an individual.

While RSPrint is not the first or the only company to offer 3D printed insoles, they are the first to use Footscan hardware and software for dynamic pressure measurements for the design of insoles. These insoles take into account not only the shape of the patient’s foot, but also the pressure distribution while walking, running and more thanks to the indepth biomechanical analysis enabled by Footscan. The result is a scientifically-based insole customized to support every move the wearer makes.
Materialise’s founder and CEO, Fried Vancraen, had this to say about the joint venture: “Our mission at Materialise has always been to use our 3D Printing software and solutions in the creation of a better and healthier world, and this joint venture with RSscan International does just that. With RSPrint, RSscan’s state-of-the-art measurement solution is being used to create advanced 3D printed insoles that do more than just provide a customized fit to the shape of the foot. Thanks to RSPrint, individuals will be able to walk, run, and pursue an active lifestyle in comfort with 3D printed insoles that respond to their specific needs.”
Jempi Wilssens, founder of RSscan International, stated, “As a former athlete myself, I saw the the damage done when incorrect sports shoes were worn. I first started RSscan with the goal of helping others perform to the best of their abilities, injury free, through a better understanding of their footwear needs. With RSPrint, I feel that we are taking yet another step in the right direction by creating 3D printed, customized insoles that gives wearers the dynamic support needed, for every move they make.”