This PowerPoint presents the technologies for 3D imaging human facial and other body parts for the digital design and fabrication of cosmetically accurate prosthetics. This was presented by Direct Dimensions at the April 2007 conference for then named American Anaplastology Association.

1. American Anaplastology Association 2007 Annual Conference Application of Digital Technologies for the Fabrication of Prosthetics Michael Raphael - Direct Dimensions, Inc. Paula Sauerborn - Center for Prosthetic Restoration, Inc.

2. Introduction Methods for Obtaining a Mirror Image Prosthetic Rapid Prototype

9. Scanners Cost Vs. Resolution cost resolution

12. Computer Modeling of Data PolyWorks/Modeler

14. Data Modeling Process: Import Step 1: Import raw point clouds

15. Data Modeling Process: Clean Step 2: Remove outliers and filter points

16. Data Modeling Process: Align Step 3: Align multiple point cloud scans

17. Data Modeling Process: Validate Step 4: Validate for density and completeness

18. Data Modeling Process: Triangulate Step 5: Triangulate into polygonal STL file

19. Data Modeling Process: Cap Step 6: Define model limits and create caps

20. Data Modeling Process: Mirror Step 7: Define mirror plane and mirror model

21. Data Modeling Process: Decimate Step 8: Decimate to desired resolution/file size

28. Rapid Prototyping Cost Vs. Resolution resolution cost

30. Case Study 1: Foot Prostheses

31. Case Study 2: Hand Prostheses

32. Case Study 3: Finger

33. Case Study 4: Partial Foot/Toe Prostheses

34. Case Study 5: Auricular Prosthesis

37. Glossary of Select Terms Point Cloud : dense group of XYZ 3D point values STL File : electronic format for triangulated data Polygonal : conversion of point cloud to triangles Triangulation : same as polygonal Decimation : reducing the number of triangles CMM : coordinate measuring machine Accuracy : closeness to the intended or nominal value Resolution : quantity of items per unit of area Rapid Prototype : computer-based layered manufacturing 3D Printing : office environment rapid prototype systems

43. Other Applications

44. AAA Conference Special Limited Time Introductory Pricing 3-D Digital Scan and Rapid Prototype pricing starting at $250

45. Thank you for your time and interest QUESTIONS?