Optimization and Enhancement of 3D Spectra Scanner and 3D printing configurations for Spinal Orthosis****************

该项目的目标是a)设计并附加一个实时图像显示器，以提供对非接触式手持光学扫描仪的反馈；b)通过使用低成本大体积3D打印机（20“x 20”x 20”）（成本为5,000美元）研究脊柱矫形器的不同打印材料和图案；c)评估不同打印厚度的3D打印脊柱矫形器的机械性能。开发的实时反馈解决方案将为Vorum提供更好的产品，进一步向假肢和矫形器市场推广他们的手持设备。此外，由于Vorum的Canfit软件已经为3D打印设计，提供有关所选材料和厚度的额外信息可能有助于Vorum为义齿师和矫形师提供更完整的解决方案。目前，扫描仪的电源是通过电脑或笔记本电脑的USB电缆提供的。要在扫描仪上添加LCD显示屏，要么需要一个小型便携式电池组，要么使用USB电源。无论哪种选择，附加显示器和附件都不应增加扫描仪的重量或显著影响扫描功能。********

The objectives of this project are to a) design and add-on a real-time image display to provide feedback on the non-contact handheld optical scanner, b) investigate different printing materials and patterns for spinal orthoses by using a low cost large printed volume 3D printer (20" x 20" x 20") (cost US$5,000) and c) evaluate mechanical properties of the 3D printed spinal orthoses with different printing thickness. The developed real-time feedback solution will provide a better product for Vorum to further promote their handheld device to the prosthetic and orthotic market. Furthermore, as the Canfit software from Vorum is already designed for 3D printing, providing extra information about the selected material and thickness may help Vorum to have a more complete solution for prosthetists and orthotists. Currently, the power of the scanner is provided via the USB cable from the computer or laptop. To add a LCD display to the scanner, either a small portable battery pack is needed or the USB power will be used. No matter which option, the add-on display and accessories should not increase the weight of the scanner or affect the scanning functions significantly.********