House of Feet is a foot care center located in Brugge, Belgium. Led by Joeri Plovie, the head of Production, the company specializes in custom-made insoles and shoes, combining craftsmanship with an interdisciplinary team of orthopedic shoe technologists and podiatrists. House of Feet's primary mission is to deliver comprehensive foot care services; alongside their custom products, they also offer comfort shoes in several stores.
House of Feet HQ
The Challenge before LutraCAD
Prior to integrating LutraCAD's software, House of Feet faced significant operational challenges. Production was time-consuming, considering the insoles and shoe lasts were made entirely manually. This method limited the company's ability to scale, as expanding production while maintaining high quality proved difficult. The personnel was under considerable pressure due to the manual work. In short, there was little room to grow without the introduction of digital tools.
The Transformation
The adoption of LutraCAD software marked an essential shift for House of Feet. By incorporating LutraCAD Manager to manage their LutraCAD LX800 scanning application, along with the Last & Insole Software, they were able to automate and digitize their production process.
What once required painstaking manual labor can now be done more efficiently and precisely, allowing for faster turnaround times and much better scalability.
Company introduction videoResults and Benefits
The software's ability to link directly with their scanners has enabled House of Feet's team to oversee their 3D scans and shoe lasts with real-time accuracy. Since implementing the software, House of Feet has seen a substantial improvement across all areas of production. The digital precision allowed them to truly customize products, significantly improving the accuracy of their insoles and shoe lasts.
Moreover, House of Feet has been able to scale up production without needing to hire additional staff, reducing costs and easing the workload on the existing team. The integration with milling machines and 3D printers has streamlined the production flow, making it faster and more efficient.
CAM Module with multiple pairs
"Thanks to the seamless integration between Lutracad and our milling machines and printers, the transition has been incredibly smooth, and our production process has significantly accelerated. Moreover, customization is now truly tailored, thanks to the precision of the program."
Joeri Plovie - House of Feet
Why House of Feet chose LutraCAD
House of Feet chose LutraCAD not only for its powerful software solution but also for the outstanding customer service. Joeri Plovie notes that the accessibility of the software and the personalized support from LutraCAD's team were key factors in their decision. The team's willingness to meet the specific needs of House of Feet's production environment further reinforced their choice to work with LutraCAD.
"House of Feet has been extremely satisfied with the improvement LutraCAD has brought to its operations. While every system requires some adjustments, the level of support and service from LutraCAD has ensured these challenges were easy to overcome. The team's ability to blend professionalism with a personal touch has been invaluable, and the close collaboration has allowed us to optimize our processes."
Joeri Plovie - House of Feet
Conclusion
LutraCAD has played an important role in transforming the production process from a manual, labor-intensive operation into an efficient, scalable, and digitally-driven workflow. The partnership between House of Feet and LutraCAD has enabled the company to grow while maintaining the highest standards of customization and precision in their foot care solutions.
This case illustrates the power of digital tools in modernizing traditional industries, enabling businesses like House of Feet to meet increasing demand with confidence and efficiency.
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