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Next event: 3DBODY.TECH 2025, Lugano, Switzerland, 21-22 Oct. 2025
October 24 - Conference successfully closed
The first International Conference on 3D Body Scanning Technologies was successfully closed on the evening of 20th October 2010.
Over 210 participants from 30 different countries attended the two days conference in Lugano, Switzerland.
The 14 technical sessions, with 60 technical and scientific presentations, were well attended. The topics discussed regarded: medical scanning systems, medical applications, body scanning systems, body scanning for apparel, digital anthropometry, anthropometric surveys, full body, face and foot scanning, scanning technologies and processing of scan data.
The conference was accompanied by an exhibition where 8 manufactures were presenting and demonstrating their body scanning systems. The major four technologies were represented: laser scanning, white-light scanning, active and passive photogrammetry. The application sectors were also various, from apparel, to medicine, entertainment and others.
Three keynote presentations for the three main application sectors were held: apparel and fashion, medical applications, digital anthropometry. Additionally, four major manufacturers had chosen this conference to present world premieres.
The opening and closing presentations of the organizer Dr. Nicola D'Apuzzo are available to download: opening, closing.
The proceedings of the conference (ISBN 978-3-033-02714-5) are available as hard copy (413 pages) and/or cd-rom. The cost of the proceedings is 150CHF.
For orders, please contact the conference office.
The contents of the book can be downloaded as PDF file.
Some fotos of the conference can be downloaded as zip file (3.9MB).
For the next year we will organize two different events:
The Asian Workshop on 3D Body Scanning Technologies, April 19-20 2011, Tokyo, Japan,
www.3dbodyscanning.org/A2011
and
The 2nd International Conference on 3D Body Scanning Technologies, October 25-26 2011, Lugano, Switzerland, www.3dbodyscanning.org
We are looking forward to see you next year again!
October 12 - Additional world premiere to be presented
We are pleased to announce that also Optitex, in addition to 3dMD, [TC]² and XYZ RGB, will present a world premiere at the conference.
President and CEO of OptiTex Ltd., Ran Machtinger, will unveil OptiTex's new web-based virtual fit services at his keynote speech, entitled Perfect garment fitting using 3D Body Scanning, at Technical Session 2: Body scanning for apparel I - Room B1.
October 11 - Registration closes
We have now closed registrations for 3D Body 2010. We look forward to welcoming over 190 delegates, from 30 different countries, to Lugano next week.
October 7 - Three world premieres to be presented
We are pleased to announce that 3dMD, [TC]² and XYZ RGB will present world premieres at the conference.
3dMD (USA) will present the new 3dMDbody System.
With the ability to capture 4 human subjects per minute and no operator intervention for model assembly and/or data clean up, the next generation of 3D body scanners is now ready for high-throughput environments.
[TC]² (USA) will be introducing its Scan at Home application.
In the near future, this application will enable consumers to create good quality 3D avatars and measurements alone without the use of a 3D body scanner and without issues of taking manual measurements.
XYZ RGB (Canada) will present and demonstrate its new Scanner Killer technology.
With one or two digital SLR camera(s) anyone can now create high resolution, high accuracy, texture rich, UV referenced, 3D quality scan data in just 4 easy-to-follow steps.
September 27 - More than 150 registrations
We are pleased to announce that until now we have received already more than 150 registrations with delegates from various countries. The conference, organized for the first time this year, is therefore going to be a very succcessful international event.
Please note that we will not be able to accept registrations on site. If you wish to attend the conference and exhibition, ensure you register by filling our registration form available here, before 8 October.
September 24 - New Sponsor
Dimensional Imaging Ltd (UK) joined the conference's sponsorship program.
Dimensional Imaging is a world-leading supplier of human body 3D & 4D surface image capture and analysis solutions. Dimensional Imaging systems are based on the company's DI3D passive stereo photogrammetry technology and are being used for a range of applications such as oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, burns treatment, facial recognition and entertainment.
September 17 - New Sponsor
ViALUX GmbH (Germany) joined the conference's sponsorship program.
ViALUX develops and markets optical 3D sensors powered by DLP technology. ViALUX 3D Scanners make 3D scanning as easy as taking a photograph. The systems provide provide both short measuring time and high precision. Applications are wide-spread from medical to industrial.
September 14 - More than 110 registrations
We are pleased to announce that until now we have received already more than 110 registrations with delegates from various countries. The conference, organized for the first time this year, is therefore going to be a very succcessful international event.
Please note that we will not be able to accept registrations on site. If you wish to attend the conference and exhibition, ensure you register by filling our registration form available here.
August 27 - New Sponsor
3D-Shape GmbH (Germany) joined the conference's sponsorship program.
3D-Shape develops and markets optical 3D sensors for non-contact three-dimensional shape measurement and software for processing, analyzing and editing the 3D measurement data.
Prof. Gerd Häusler (Professor at the University Erlangen-Nuremberg and associate of 3D-Shape GmbH), will held a presentation at the conference.
August 8 - Extended Preliminary Program
An extended preliminary program of the conference program is now available: PDF file.
August 6 - New Sponsor
Artec Group Inc. (USA) joined the conference's sponsorship program.
Artec Group develops and sells extremely versatile 3D scanners. Artec 3D scanners work in real time, which makes them easy to use and customize for an array of applications. Sergey Suhovey, Chief Marketing Officer of Artec Group Inc., will held a presentation at the conference.
July 28 - Asian Workshop
First announcement of the Asian Workshop on 3D Body Scanning Technologies.
This workshop has the same topics as the main international conference on 3D Body Scanning Technologies (which take place in Lugano) but has a special focus on the Asian market.
It will take place in Tokyo, Japan, 19-20 April 2011.
More information: www.3dbodyscanning.org/A2011
July 21 - New Sponsor
Human Solutions GmbH (Germany) joined the conference's sponsorship program.
Human Solutions is a world market leader for body scanning and ergonomics simulation. Systems from Human Solutions are used by more than 300 companies worldwide. At the conference exhibition, Human Solutions will demonstrate full body scanning systems.
July 17 - New Sponsor
3dMD (USA) joined the conference's sponsorship program.
3dMD is the world leader in 3D body scanning for medical applications, with well more than 800 3D cameras worldwide. The ultra-fast high-precision 3D surface imaging devices and the powerful software application software will be demonstrated at the conference exhibition.
July 16 - New Sponsor
IMAGINA (Monaco) joined the conference's sponsorship program.
Imagina is the European leading event promoting 3D & multi modal technologies and
applications in widened market sectors such as industries, architecture, territory, media
entertainment, medicine. Imagina will be held in Monaco from 1st to 3rd of February, 2011.
July 15 - New Sponsor
XYZ RGB Inc. (Canada) joined the conference's sponsorship program.
XYZ RGB is a world leading company offering 3D scanning services for the industrial and visual effect sectors. At the conference exhibition, XYZ RGB will demonstrate the revolutionary new 3D live body scanning technology.
July 7 - Preliminary Program
The conference is structured in 14 technical sessions with over 50 oral presentations, covering the various relevant sectors of 3D body scanning. Three keynote presentations will be held for the three main sectors: apparel, medicine, anthropometry.
A preliminary program of the conference program is now available: PDF file.
June 19 - Guidelines for Manuscript Preparation and Submission
Informations for authors are now available here.
Download the manuscript template: MS-Word file.
June 11 - Program Outline
Outline of the conference program
The conference is structured in 14 technical sessions with about 50 oral presentations, covering the various relevant sectors of 3D body scanning and an exhibition featuring 3D body scanning solutions.
An outline of the conference program is now available: PDF file.
June 10 - New Sponsor
4DDynamics (Belgium) joined the conference's sponsorship program.
4DDynamics is best known for its modular and configurable 3D white-light scanning system Mephisto. At the conference exhibition, 4DDynamics will demonstrate the new released 3D full body scanner composed of 4 scanning pods.
May 19 - Opening Session
The first speech at the opening session will be held by Sarah Margerum of the Anthropometry and Biomechanics Facility of NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston (USA).
NASA's Anthropometric and Biomechanics Facility (ABF) has shifted from using traditional linear anthropometry to exploring the capabilities of 3D scanning to provide volumetric anthropometric solutions for design. The key goals are to improve the human-system performance and develop new processes to aid in the design and evaluation of space systems. Four case studies will be presented that illustrate the improvement of human interfaces in space by using 3D body scanning technologies, in particular, regarding spacesuit, helmet and seats.
May 18 - Extended abstract submission deadline June 5th
The number of received abstracts until now (more than 40) is already over the preliminary expectations. The conference promises therefore to be a very successful event with a full program of more than 50 oral presentations covering relevant sectors of 3D body scanning, as general anthropometry, face and body scanning for medicine, body and foot scanning for fashion and apparel, body size measurement campaigns and development of 3D body scanning systems.
Upon various requests from private firms, universities and institutions, we have extended the deadline of abstract submission until June 5th.
May 15 - Registrations open
Registrations to the conference are now open. Please note the discounted prices for registrations before June 30th. Details and registration form here.
May 13 - Accomodation and transportation
Information about accomodations in Lugano and information about how to travel to and from Lugano by private or public transportation has been added here.
May 10 - Keynote Speaker
Jean-Marc Surville is selected as keynote speaker for the anthropometry session.
Jean-Marc Surville is an industrial engineer at LECTRA (France). He has participated at various national and international projects on 3D body scanning. He has a large practical experience in the treatment and processing of 3D scan data for the extraction of anthropometric information.
His keynote speech at the conference will regard the processing of 3D body scan data in different postures and the treatment of 3D scan data for the classification of the body shape into H.O.A.X.Y classes.
April 26 - New Sponsor
The Finance and Economics Department of Canton Ticino joined the conference's sponsorship program.
Copernico is a marketing initiative, created by the Finance and Economics Department of Canton Ticino, which aims to improve the region's visibility abroad and illustrate investment opportunities available for new business initiatives. Economic promotion consultants of Copernico will be present at the conference exhibition.
April 2 - 2nd Announcement
The Second Announcement and Call for Paper is published: PDF file.
April 1 - Outline Program
An outline of the conference program is now available: PDF file
March 15 - New Sponsor
Gesellschaft zur Förderung angewandter Informatik (GFaI) e.V. (Germany) joined the conference's sponsorship program.
The GFaI is a non-profit research association with more than 90 employees working on scientific projects, R&D tasks and services. GFaI features a department for 3D data processing developing solutions for various sectors, including 3D body measurement applications in medicine, orthopedics and fashion. At the conference exhibition will be demonstrated the mobile full body scanning system BodyFit3D Cabin.
March 9 - New Sponsor
CAD Modelling Ergonomics Srl (Italy) joined the conference's sponsorship program.
CAD Modelling Ergonomics Srl, established in 1968, has led a primary role within the clothing industry due to its extensive experience and high level of technical and scientific development. It is best known for producing tailor dummies, fit mannequins and anthropometric fashion dummies for fitting control. At the conference, Cad Modelling Ergonomics will present the new portable body scanner Body-ScanFit.
March 8 - New Sponsor
[TC]² - Textile/Clothing Technology Corp. (USA) joined the conference's sponsorship program.
[TC]² and its associated brand, ImageTwin, are the world leaders in 3D body scanning hardware and software. [TC]² provides 3D body scanning solutions in apparel, virtual fashion, health/fitness, medical, gaming, and online virtual worlds applications. At the conference exhibition, [TC]² will demonstrate the unique capabilities of the 3D scanning system NX-16.
March 8 - Keynote Presentation
OptiTex will held the keynote presention for the textile&fashion session.
The keynote speach will regard a few customers' case studies where joint implementations of OptiTex Virtual-Try-On solutions and 3D full body scanners from [TC]² and Human-Solutions are being used.
March 8 - New Sponsor
TOPCON Corporation (Japan) joined the conference's sponsorship program.
TOPCON is a world leader in positioning equipment (surveying instruments, GPS, machine control system, 3D measurement, precision agriculture, mobile control) and eye care instruments (ophthalmic instruments, optometric instruments). Among other products, TOPCON produces ImageMaster: a 3D surface scanning system based on photogrammetric techniques.
March 4 - New Sponsor
OptiTex Ltd. (Israel) joined the conference's sponsorship program.
OptiTex is the world leading company for Virtual-Try-On solutions. The latest developments on real-time virtual draping technologies will be shown at the conference.
February 15
The First Announcement and Call for Paper is published: PDF file.
International Conference on 3D BODY SCANNING TECHNOLOGIES, Lugano, Switzerland, 19-20 October 2010