Medical Design
The Vectra M3 is an advanced imaging solution essential for any serious aesthetic practice. SurfaceID worked with Canfield to develop a clean, open design that focused on accessibility and patient comfort. During a scan, high resolution cameras capture a portrait in the finest details for photorealistic 3D modeling purpose. The model can then be easily visualized, worked on and discussed by surgeons and patients. While surgery can be intimidating, the Vectra M3 solution can ease patients through their procedure.
SurfaceID’s industrial design work on Canfield’s VECTRA 3D imaging platform earned a 2017 IDEA Gold award in Medical & Health from the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) and the 2017 Medical Design Excellence Awards (MDEA) Readers’ Choice award.
For the Vectra M3, early design and engineering decisions addressed the need for accurate image capture alongside straightforward clinical operation. Sensitive optical and electronic components required precise positioning relative especially to FOV (field of view) cones, a constraint that directly influenced the internal structure shown in technical views.
At the same time, stability and repeatability remained critical for consistent results across clinical sessions. The Vectra M3 required a structure that maintains precise internal alignment while presenting a clear and approachable physical form suited to patient-facing environments.
SurfaceID’s industrial designers and engineers collaborated throughout the research and development phase to define a housing that organizes cameras, lighting, and electronic systems within a compact and stable architecture. Mechanical engineering decisions emphasized alignment and rigidity, as reflected in the system’s internal layout and component structure.
The external form was developed in parallel, with close attention to how the system would appear and function in patient-facing examination rooms. Through iterative prototyping and close coordination between design and engineering disciplines, the Vectra M3 progressed into a production-ready system.
The Vectra M3 brings together industrial design, mechanical engineering, and electronic engineering into a stable, production-ready system that supports precise imaging and repeatable clinical workflows.
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