SHINING 3D Unveils Wireless 3D Scanning for Orthotics and Prosthetics
Chinese company, SHINING 3D, has launched the EinScan Medixa, a next-generation wireless 3D scanner developed specifically for orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) applications. The device combines precision scanning, onboard data processing, and seamless digital output into a single handheld system, aiming to transform how clinics approach patient care and production workflows.
Digital Transformation for O&P Care
For decades, orthotics and prosthetics clinics have relied on plaster casting, tape measurements, and manual modeling — processes that are often labor-intensive, messy, and uncomfortable for patients. SHINING 3D’s EinScan Medixa introduces a fully digital, contact-free alternative that reduces case time from as much as five hours to just one hour while enhancing both accuracy and patient experience.
The system’s movement compensation technology ensures reliable, precise data capture even when patients shift slightly during the scan — a key feature for sensitive cases such as infant cranial helmets or torso applications.
Integrated All-in-One Efficiency
Unlike traditional 3D scanning setups that require external computing power, EinScan Medixa integrates scanning, processing, and data output within a single lightweight device. Clinicians can transition smoothly from patient scanning to CAD/CAM design and milling, all without additional hardware.
An intuitive software interface provides step-by-step workflows, lowering the barrier for adoption among clinicians with limited or no prior 3D scanning experience.
Technical Highlights
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High-resolution 3D data capture with 5MP texture imaging
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Pre-set body part workflows for cranial, torso, limb, foot, socket, and other applications
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Wireless, portable form factor weighing just 953 g
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Contact-free scanning with white and infrared light for patient comfort
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Advanced motion compensation to mitigate scanning errors
By replacing traditional casting with a clean, digital-first workflow, clinics can increase patient throughput by up to 400% per workday, reduce rework, and maintain precise digital records for long-term follow-up care.
The system also supports SDK integration for connection with IT systems and design portals, allowing clinics to create customized workflows and branded patient experiences.
Industry Perspective
“By introducing Medixa, we are providing more than a scanner — we are delivering a tool that increases confidence and efficiency for O&P practitioners worldwide,” said Zhechen Dai, O&P Sector Technical Leader at SHINING 3D. “By combining accuracy, patient comfort, and workflow simplicity, Medixa empowers clinicians to focus on what matters most: improving patient outcomes.”
For more information: www.shining3d.com
