• TRACETECH™ SoleScan Outsole Pattern Scanner
  • TRACETECH™ SoleScan Outsole Pattern Scanner
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HDX International

TRACETECH™ SoleScan Outsole Pattern Scanner

SoleScan is a precision-built forensic scanner designed to capture high-resolution images of outsole impressions. Leveraging a pressure-deformation and shadow imaging principle, this system converts physical shoe pressure into clear, shadow-enhanced digital footprints — ideal for use in criminal investigations, forensic labs, and suspect registration.
TRACETECH™ SoleScan Outsole Pattern Scanner
TRACETECH™ SoleScan Outsole Pattern Scanner

TRACETECH™ SoleScan is a digital acquisition device designed specifically for capturing shoe outsole patterns.

The system provides high-resolution image acquisition and automatic image saving, supporting outsole pattern collection in forensic workflows.

Based on pressure-deformation and shadow imaging principles, SoleScan converts shoe pressure into clear digital outsole pattern images.

TRACETECH SoleScan Outsole Pattern Scanner

Key Features

Outsole Pattern Collection

Designed for digital collection of shoe outsole patterns.

High-Resolution Acquisition

Provides 300 DPI image acquisition for clear outsole pattern recording.

Rapid Acquisition

Supports rapid shoe outsole image acquisition in approximately 2–3 seconds.

No Consumables Required

The collection process does not require consumables.

Collection Workflow

SoleScan outsole pattern collection step 1

Step 1

Place the shoe on the scanning surface.

SoleScan outsole pattern collection step 2

Step 2

Acquire the outsole pattern image.

SoleScan outsole pattern collection step 3

Step 3

Save the collected outsole image.

Imaging Principle

SoleScan uses a pressure-deformation and shadow imaging principle to capture outsole patterns.

When the outsole applies pressure to the acquisition surface, the system records the resulting pattern and generates a digital outsole image.

  • Pressure-deformation and shadow imaging principle
  • Digital outsole pattern acquisition
  • High-resolution image output
  • Automatic image saving
  • Suitable for shoe outsole pattern collection
SoleScan imaging principle

Software Interface

SoleScan collection software interface

Image Collection

Collect outsole pattern images through the software interface.

SoleScan image saving software interface

Image Saving

Collected outsole images can be saved automatically.

Application Results

SoleScan outsole pattern output example

Outsole Pattern Output

Captured outsole patterns are output as digital images.

SoleScan saved outsole pattern image

Saved Image Review

Review the saved outsole image after acquisition.

Technical Specifications

System Type Digital outsole pattern acquisition device
Application Shoe outsole pattern collection
Imaging Principle Pressure-deformation and shadow imaging principle
Acquisition Speed Approximately 2–3 seconds
Equipment Dimensions 380 × 400 × 175 mm
Image Resolution 300 DPI
Optical System Image distortion: < 0.2%
Acquisition Area 370 × 150 mm
Maximum Weight Capacity 200 kg
Package Dimensions 670 × 600 × 300 mm
Package Weight 23 kg