How a full digital flow works: scan, design, STL and print

When we say "digital workflow" we don't mean only the on-screen design. It's an integrated four-stage process where information travels losslessly from patient to printer.

Stage 1 — Capture

The professional scans the foot with the iPhone app (LiDAR-based photogrammetry) or an external 3D scanner. The result is a 3D mesh in STL or USDZ, distortion-free.

Stage 2 — Design

ELISA loads the scan and generates the parametric insole design: custom arch, per-zone reinforcements, TPMS lattice per usage mode (medical, sports, comfort). The professional can tune parameters and preview before export.

Stage 3 — STL export

On close, ELISA produces a ZIP with the left and right insoles as standard STL. The file is ready for any professional 3D printer or for the print-on-demand service.

Stage 4 — Print and deliver

Printing in-clinic? SLS and MJF give the best finish. Outsourcing? The lab receives the STL and returns the manufactured pair in a few days.

• Capture: 5–10 minutes with iPhone
• Design: 2–5 parametric minutes
• Export: instant
• Print: 4–8 hours depending on material