Case Study: HKS and ped3D mobile App
HKS Safety Shoes
Industry: Safety Shoes / Orthopedic Insoles
Application: Custom-made, highly individualized insoles for work shoes
The Challenge
HKS, a leading manufacturer of safety shoes, faced growing demand: more and more customers wanted individually and precisely fitted insoles to improve comfort, health, and performance in the
workplace.
Up to that point, foot measurement had been a complex process: foot impressions, foam impressions, or stationary scanners – all expensive, time-consuming, and difficult to integrate into the
production process.
The Solution: ped3D Mobile Smartphone App:
- With pedcad’s ped3D mobile app, HKS has found a game changer. The app makes it possible to capture a precise 3D scan of the feet in just seconds using a smartphone (e.g., an iPhone with a TrueDepth camera) – whether at headquarters, at the retailer, or directly with the end customer.
How HKS uses the App
- Mobile Foot Measurement On-Site
HKS retailers and partners use the app to scan feet in real time – no impressions, no shipping costs, no waiting.
- Seamless Data Transfer
The scans are automatically transmitted to the pedcad system, where they are directly integrated into the digital insole production process.
- Perfectly Fitted Insoles
Thanks to the precise scan data, insoles are created that fit perfectly into HKS safety shoes and are individually tailored to the wearer’s foot shape.
- Time Savings and Efficiency
What once took days or weeks can now be completed in just a few hours – from scanning to the start of production.
The Result: Happy Customers, Efficient Processes
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Maximum Wearing Comfort
HKS customers report noticeable relief and greater well-being during long workdays.
- Faster Processes
Retailers and service partners appreciate the app’s ease of use and speed.
- Competitive Advantage
HKS positions itself as an innovation leader with a customized service that stands out in the market.
Why You Should Use the ped3D Mobile App Too
Whether you’re an orthopedic business, shoe manufacturer, or insole provider – the ped3D mobile app takes your processes to the next level:
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No expensive scanning equipment required
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No tedious shipping of impressions
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No complicated training needed
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Usable anytime, anywhere
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Precise, fast results that impress
