3D body scanner fashion

How 3D scanning is shaking up fashion | Courier

According to research by Optoro, a software company that helps brands process returns, 5 billion pounds' worth of items returned by customers end up in landfills in the US. And, when it comes to waste, both manufacturers and consumers are responsible.

Because the cost of producing garments has been driven down so much over the past few years, fast-fashion factories are able to overproduce. To scale a fast-fashion brand, sizes have to be somewhat standardized, which often doesn't take into account the many nuances in body shape and height. On the flip side, people frequently buy garments in multiple sizes to see which fits best, before returning the rest. And, because neither brands nor customers are held accountable, the cycle continues.

Not all returns are integrated back into a company's inventory and supply chain for future sales either. Amazon, for instance, has come under fire for sending returns directly to landfill – most of them unused, functional and in their original packaging. One warehouse in Scotland sends 130,000 items to be destroyed every week, it emerged, because it's cheaper to dispose of a product than it is to try to resell it. Ultra-fast fashion brand SHEIN is also part of this problem: because the cost of each garment is so low, it's more profitable for the brand to just send any returns to the trash.

Customization at scale

Before the emergence of low-cost fashion, tailoring and custom garments were much more common. But customization is challenging at scale, especially at the pace that fashion brands currently churn products out. Some brands are tackling the issue of overproduction at the source, using technology to try to predict demand and making garments to measure.

3D body scanning works by capturing images of a person from different angles and stitching them together to produce a 3D model. In the context of fashion, it means that brands can produce custom-fit garments according to the measurements that the scanner has taken. Depending on the technical complexity of the scanner, it could set a business back by at least five figures.

Fashion brands that specialize in denim, such as Unspun and Weekday, have introduced 3D body scanning to extend the life cycle of their jeans. Atalyé, a made-to-measure fashion brand based in Amsterdam, offers 3D body scanning in its studio, as well as fabric and design options for customers to make a garment their own. In New Delhi, customers of clothing brand Samshék can put on a 3D-scanning bodysuit that takes 150 measurements in five seconds.

No more waste?

Although a body scanner can, in theory, eliminate waste garment production, it isn't always the most financially accessible technology, particularly for a small or independent fashion business. To break even after buying a 3D body scanner, brands will most likely look to pass on the additional cost to customers in the form of hiked prices.

And it's not just money that brands will need to have in abundance: it's physical space, too. Although Atalyé offers customers the option to get fitted both in-store and online, it encourages them to do the former to get the full experience of customization. A number of remote 3D-scanning apps and technologies have launched in recent months specifically for the apparel industry, such as NetVirta. These might help businesses that don't immediately have access to a physical space, but brands will have to work out how to seamlessly integrate a customer's measurements into the online ordering process as well.

This article was first published in Courier issue 48, August/September 2022. To purchase the issue or become a subscriber, head to our webshop.

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3d scanning of the human body: types of scanners

Technological innovations make future development incredible. Nowadays information and technology have more value than any currency. With the modern computing power we have today, we can analyze data trends in a way that was not possible before.

Beneficial technologies provide humanity with convenience, passion and opportunity to solve the world's problems, including health care. One such way to collect health data is through the use of 3D body scanners.

3D body scanners are a relatively new phenomenon that are certainly considered novel, which makes this technology doubly interesting. How does it work and what is it used for?

Contents:

What are 3D body scanners?
What are 3D body scanners used for?
Healthcare
EinScan H - Advanced Body Scanning Solution
Fashion Design
Anthropological Research
Forensic Science
How do they work?
Structured light
Limitations of 3D body scanning technology

What are 3D body scanners?

The 3D body scanner is basically just a 3D scanner designed to create 3D models of the human body. In the technology of desktop 3D scanner and 3D body scanner, there are no obvious differences in technical principle, except for the light source and the scale of their work.

3D body scanners create models by collecting spatial data about individual points on the human body and connecting them using splines or planes. The resolution and quality of the model can vary depending on several conditions, including how noticeable the features are, how many data points are collected, the distance between the points, and the 3D modeling algorithm the scanner uses. In any case, the result of a 3D body scan is a fully manageable and infinitely measurable 3D model of the human body.

What are 3D body scanners used for?

3D body scanning technology allows us to quantitatively expand the scope of analysis of the human body. Imagine being able to recognize the curve of your little finger or draw the perfect profile of your face. Thousands of data points collected from body scans can be analyzed, combined and modeled to provide information useful to various industries.

Healthcare

The healthcare industry is at the forefront of attempts to use 3D body scanning technology for advanced patient diagnosis and monitoring. Although 3D body scanners cannot capture vital signs and do not have x-ray capabilities, they can capture very subtle changes in the shape and size of a patient's body.

In combination with other diagnostic tools, 3D body scanners can be used to track the progress of research patients or to detect diseases early. Has the tumor increased in size in the last couple of weeks? How is a woman's pregnancy going? With 3D body scanners, we can answer these questions with concrete numbers, not just visual observations.

EinScan H - Advanced Human Body Scanning Solution

EinScan H 3D Scanner is a hybrid handheld model powered by Clash of Ray technology - a combination of LED light and infrared light. By reducing the brightness of the radiation, human scanning remains comfortable. The built-in color camera and wide viewing angle provide a high quality 3D image, full color and ready for further processing immediately after the digitization process.

Features such as easy and convenient operation, ergonomic design, complete software, turn the scanner into a tool for applications in medicine, art, education, etc.

Features:

hybrid infrared and structured light source;
smart presets;
hair scanning capability;
fine detail reproduction;
Get an image with accurate color reproduction.

We should also note the optimized alignment algorithm, which allows compensating for minor movements in the space of the scanned object.

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The EinScan H handheld 3D scanner enables fast, accurate and safe 3D imaging of the human body. The most powerful results were obtained by combining the work of the scanner with MSoft software, designed specifically for digitizing the human body.

Thanks to this approach, specialists were able to offer doctors an effective tool. Now it's even easier for clinicians to get files ready for use: fit, design, cut and 3D print. The complex solution is successfully used in advanced medical institutions.

Read also how EinScan 3D scanners improve the production of orthopedic braces.

Fashion Design

Imagine being able to order a custom suit without ever visiting a tailor. It is this idea that underlies the use of 3D body scanners in the fashion and clothing industry. Since 3D scanners convert the shape and size of your body into digital data, it can be shared with anyone in the world.

Anthropological research

Concerns about the privacy of 3D body scan data are understandable, but would you consider sharing your data in the name of science? The ability to make an unlimited number of extremely complex measurements on 3D data could pave the way for a new era of anthropology. Are there subtle differences in the shape and size of the skulls of people of different nationalities? What does this say about the process of human evolution?

With thousands of data points collected from millions of people, several new discoveries about human history and biology can be made if we can properly use 3D body scanning technology.

Forensic medicine

To improve the efficiency of collecting evidence in criminal cases, forensic medicine uses 3D scanning. This practice is used by forensic experts and pathologists, sending the data of their research to law enforcement agencies and courts.

To assess bodily injuries, specialists use analog instruments, the measurement of which allows the occurrence of significant errors. This leads to miscarriage of justice - the acquittal of the perpetrator or the conviction of the innocent.

Combining traditional forensic science and 3D measurement technology, you can get a completely new way to obtain high-quality digital models for further research. This greatly improves the accuracy of the results.

How do they work?

All 3D scanning technologies are based on the concept of collecting data from real objects and converting it into data points. Each point of the object is associated with a location in 3D space, after which all points are connected to create a complete surface. These are common goals for 3D body scanners, but different technologies may take different approaches.

Structured light

In structured light 3D scanning, the light source continuously emits light on the object, then the light is reflected from the object to the receiver, which marks the angle at which the reflected light was received. This is done several times for each programmed point of the scanned object.

Although structured light scanning typically produces higher resolution 3D models, it is also typically more expensive. The scanning process also takes longer because the entire process of emitting and receiving light must be repeated for each of the programmed points. This is a very difficult task in 3D scanning of the body, since any significant movement of the object can lead to the destruction of the model.

In order to obtain a digital copy of the human body, Shining3D design engineers proposed an advanced development in the field of 3D scanning - the Einscan H handheld hybrid 3D scanner with two light sources: white LED and invisible infrared. Texture capture is done using a color camera. Structured light ensures the quality of digitization of living objects: a person, his face, hair. At the same time, the scanning process is safe for the eyes.

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Scans dark and reflective surfaces without additional object processing.
There is an option to scan people Face Scan for portrait scanning with IR light.
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Scan speed up to 1,200,000 points per second.
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The device has an ergonomic design and easy handling.

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Limitations of 3D body scanning technology

As many of you have probably guessed, 3D body scanners are still not widely used, even in advanced medical or research settings. What challenges does this technology still have to overcome before it can be used on a larger scale?

Requires high processing power

3D modeling is a very resource intensive process requiring thousands of data points to be processed. In addition to the cost of the scanner itself, you will also need a very powerful computer to process the data generated by the scan. Such a computer will also be quite expensive.

3D scanning software companies have managed to get around this problem by doing processing and modeling in the cloud. With this scheme, the data is uploaded to the company's server, where the simulation is performed using powerful processors. This has made 3D scanning accessible to more people, even if they don't own sophisticated equipment.

Can only scan visible areas

A 3D body scanner relies solely on optical sensors, be it a camera or a light sensor. This means that it is limited in scanning for features and areas that are normally visible to our eyes. Thus, any hidden areas of the human body cannot be displayed in a 3D model. It is also unable to penetrate the skin, which limits its use in healthcare.

The scanning process is not perfect

The accuracy of a 3D body scan model depends on more than just the quality of the scanner. There are several other factors that make the scanning process inaccurate and difficult to repeat.

Some of these factors include lighting conditions, tightness of the subject's clothing, and how well the subject can hold a fixed position during scanning. Thus, there is an exceptional level of proficiency that must be achieved before 3D body scanning can be used in areas that require measurements with very high precision and precision.
In conclusion

Most 3D body scanners available today are designed for use in professional or research settings and the price tags reflect this. To give you an idea of what these scanners are capable of and how much they cost, here is a short list of the most popular Shining 3D models:

The EinScan H handheld hybrid 3D scanner is equipped with a dual light source: white LEDs and invisible infrared light. Users note the convenience of working with the device due to its light weight, intelligent presets and understandable software. The color camera allows you to get a full-color three-dimensional image of the object. Scans are detailed and highly accurate. The device is suitable for 3D human scanning.
Another hybrid model is the EinScan Pro 2X 3D scanner. Unlike the H version, it uses blue LED and blue laser illumination technology. It is not necessary to set markers for scanning. The scanner is successfully used to digitize industrial objects, including large parts, and to obtain a three-dimensional image of a person. There is a high speed and accuracy of work.

Undoubtedly, 3D body scanning technology has great potential. It could change the way we shop for clothes and allow manufacturers to create more ergonomic tools for regular use. In addition, body scans give researchers the opportunity to create a database of human morphology and link it to our history and evolution.

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Rules for 3D human scanning

For the greatest similarity of the resulting 3D copy with the original object and the successful implementation of the process of digitizing a human figure, several important rules must be observed.

By adhering to these recommendations, you can always achieve the highest quality and realistic results. Order a peel 3d scanner from iQB Technologies and you will be able to make a high-precision 3D model of yourself or any other person, and then print it using 3D printing.

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Scan each body part once, especially when scanning a human face. If you scan the face several times in a row, the program will recreate the model as something in between all the received 3D scans. As a result, you will get an option that is completely different from the original face of the person being scanned.
In the process of work, the person being scanned must absolutely not move - otherwise any movement, whether it be tilting, turning the head or stepping from foot to foot, can lead to image deformation. It is advisable to freeze in one position for a while and remain motionless until the very end of the procedure.
If you want to create a figurine using 3D scanning, then you do not need to use additional light. To get a high-quality 3D figurine, LED flashes are enough.
When using a turntable, its speed must be made as slow as possible. Thus, a 3D scan of a person will be much more accurate, and difficult places such as palms or ears will be much easier to scan.

The process of scanning a person with a 3D scanner

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The process of 3D scanning and modeling in software generally takes from 10 minutes to several hours.

The obtained data of 3D scanning of the human body is processed in specialized software: errors are corrected, problem areas are eliminated. The finished 3D model with an accurate texture and a clear rendering of the smallest details, if necessary, is sent for 3D printing. At the same time, a high-precision copy of a person can be obtained on a 3D printer, which in the future can become a memorable gift or souvenir. It is possible to scan with the transfer of the color of the object.

Also, the finished model can be used to create individual products that are ideally suited to the human figure.

It should be mentioned that 3D human scanning is completely safe, painless and does not harm the human body.

Scanner options

3D scanners for scanning a person are divided into:

Optical:

Optical 3D scanning technology uses a lamp flash designed to take measurements with the highest accuracy. Projection distortions of the object are recorded by the scanner's video cameras, thereby allowing to determine the shape and dimensions of the scanned object, and then transferred to a specialized PC program for further processing.

Optical 3D scanners are fast, allowing you to scan people even in motion and in full growth.

Scanning a person with a 3D scanner using this technology takes from two minutes when using a special cell and up to 20 minutes when using a handheld scanner.

Most optical handheld devices are capable of color scanning and texture reproduction of the original model and various details, including jewelry and clothing.
Laser:

Traditional laser scanners, as a rule, are developed for the tasks of metrological measurements, and therefore require special reflective marks to be fixed on or near the object, the position of which is read by the device for precise positioning.
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