Simpleware 3D Image Processing for Orthopedics

Visualize and Process Image Data

3D medical data can be easily reconstructed using Simpleware software, with bone and tissue geometries visualized and segmented.

• Visualize and explore data in 2D and 3D
• Use medical orientation overlays
• Use semi-automated and automated tools for medical image segmentation
  
• Identify regions of interest using semi-automated tools
• Obtain centerlines
• Generate animations

Measure and Compute Statistics

Use a range of measurement tools and statistics to obtain detailed quantitative information from your medical image data.

• Measure airways and vessels, place landmark points
• Obtain centerlines
• Compute range of statistics (volume, surface area, material properties, average greyscale...)

Integrate CAD and Image Data

It is possible to combine bone and soft tissue geometries such as those found in the knee with CAD-designed medical devices such as femoral and tibial implants, allowing users to:

• Position CAD-designed medical devices within image data for inspection and measurement as part of 3D image segmentation workflows
  
• Use landmarking and other surface tools to quantify models
• Export multi-part STL files for 3D printing, or volume meshes for further analysis in FE (Finite Elements) solvers
• Avoid working with image-based data in CAD programs and streamline mesh generation when exploring surgical variability

Export Robust FE Meshes

With Simpleware software, you can convert segmented medical data into robust, simulation-ready multi-part models using powerful FE (Finite Elements) meshing software tools to:

• Generate meshes with conforming interfaces and shared nodes, removing the need for further processing in other software
• Define boundary conditions for models, mesh boundary layers and add custom inlets and outlets for simulating air and fluid flow
• Optimize mesh quality to specific metrics
• Export additional STL files for 3D printing
• Remove the need for re-meshing in FE (Finite Elements) solver

3D Print Toolkit

Convert segmented medical data and CAD implants into robust, watertight models ready for 3D printing using our 3D Print Toolkit to allow you to physically hold your model:

• Convert your image data to surface objects and combine with CAD objects
• Add identifiers to your part using the Emboss text tool
• Edit your model to focus on the key parts of interest
• Save time using the analysis and inspection tools to ensure your model is perfect for printing first time

Use Scripting to Automate Workflows

The software's functionality can be accessed using an integrated scripting interface, using Python and C# languages. Macro recording and a log history converter can also be used to automate steps, as well as using the scripting API to write and edit scripts. User-created plug-ins can be incorporated within the software to improve efficiency when processing image data.