What Are The Pros And Cons of Using Digital Technology In Manufacturing Shoe Inserts?
Advantages Of Using Digital Technology In Making Shoe Inserts
Innovations in technology are paving the way for professional orthotics to deliver better shoe inserts and boot insoles. Integrating scanning technology and other forms of advanced orthotics technology into the design and production of orthotic insoles has brought many benefits for the customer. Technology that is used in the production of orthotic inserts is mostly digital technology, which is very important for reducing the manufacturing cost and for saving money over time. By integrating digital technology into the creation of plantar fasciitis insoles it is possible to create custom insoles within a short period of time and sell at a lower price.
Most of the technology used in the creation of orthotic inserts is what is considered to be repeatable technology. This means that the technology can save any digital scans of a patient's foot, this is very useful because if the condition of the patient's foot changes, and they need a new insole, then orthotic designers need only bring up previous scans of the foot and make comparisons, making it much easier to manufacture brand new insoles when needed. However, despite the obvious advantages of digital technology in creating shoe insoles, there are some disadvantages to be considered, such as the challenges presented to orthotic designers, many manufacturers are used to thinking in tactile terms, but using digital technology requires them to be more quantifiable in terms of shoe insert specifications.
Disadvantages Of Using Digital Technology In Manufacturing Shoe Insoles
Even though computer technology can be accurate for mot of the time, there are still occasions when data derived from a computer can be wrong. In such cases, professional shoe insert designers must be capable of identifying when the data is not accurate and must make adjustments where necessary. Orthotic manufacturers can face several challenges when they are gathering and interpreting data taken from digital scanners and using it to manufacture the shoe inserts because orthotic manufacturers have to interpret quantitative data that if found on digital technology.
While technology makes the process of manufacturing shoe insoles easier, it can be quiet problematic because for many orthotic designers because they are losing a 'personal' touch which is very important for them to make high quality shoe insoles. Many shoe insole manufacturers are used to using older, more traditional methods such as hand casting and hand adjustments of underlying tissue.