Pressure Mapping for Footwear Design & Manufacturing
Capture accurate in-shoe data to evaluate the effects of footwear with ultra-thin sensors.
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Capture accurate in-shoe data to evaluate the effects of footwear with ultra-thin sensors.
As footwear manufacturing technology improves, footwear biomechanics focuses studying comfort and the effects of footwear on human movement. Footwear researchers, engineers and biomechanists rely on technology to test the effects of materials and various types of footwear. Tekscan's in-shoe pressure analysis system provides insights into footwear design and mechanics to:
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SATRA is a research and testing organization in the U.K. which has been in existence for over 100 years. It is a leading organization in the testing of footwear. One tool used by SATRA for footwear testing is in-shoe pressure mapping.
In the January 2019 SATRA Bulletin, David Smith comments about pressure mapping applications,
'Pressure mapping can be used to answer many questions about product performance. It can also provide invaluable data that can be used to validate marketing claims, or simply to establish the difference between two similar designs, materials or constructions1.' Additionally, he comments, 'It offers an excellent way of quantifying the comfort of footwear1.'
Learn more about SATRA on their website.
1. SATRA’s Pressure Mapping Capabilities’. SATRA Bulletin. January 2019.
F-Scan™ sensors have optimal spatial resolution for in-shoe pressure measurements. The sensors are ultra-thin so as not to interfere with natural gait, yet durable enough to last for multiple trials. Trimmable sensors allow for the sensors to fit into nearly any type of shoe. Several different sensor models are available to meet your project requirements including:
Will fit the needs of most in-shoe projects |
Ideal for highly dynamic activities like running or jumping |
Ideal for shoes with long shafts, like ski boots or hockey skates |
See how the F-Scan System was used in a research example to evaluate the effects of high heel shoes.
This case study looks at the effects footwear can have on biomechanics. See how evaluating unique parameters, like Center of Force Trajectory (CoFT), provides insights into how footwear can impact gait and stability.
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Strideway Case Study |
F-Scan Case Study |
In-Shoe Pressure & Force Insights |
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The F-Scan In-Shoe system provides dynamic pressure, force and timing information essential for footwear development, optimization and testing.
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Segment the foot for a detailed analysis of how the foot is functioning inside the shoe.
Flexible Data CollectionThe F-Scan system is available in a few different configurations for versatility in data collection. Wireless and datalogger systems are available to provide freedom in testing conditions and environments, so you can collect data in real-life environments.
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Tekscan's F-Scan system has been published in numerous research publications for footwear testing and many other applications. One study, looking to evaluate characteristics of orthotic materials and how they affect gait used the F-Scan. Healy, A., et al. found,
In-shoe technology allows for researchers to gain a deeper understanding of how the foot is functioning inside the shoe and responding to insoles in a way that platform based systems cannot detect. View our bibliography to see more research articles using Tekscan's in-shoe system.2. Healy, A., Dave Dunning, and Nachiappan Chockalingam. 2011. Effect of Insole Material on Lower Limb Kinematics and Plantar Pressures During Treadmill Walking. Prosthetics and Orthotics International
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Contact us to learn more about Tekscan's Pressure Mapping solutions!
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