Simpleware software training

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

Install, configure and get started with Simpleware software
Master the user interface, its menus and how to customise it
Understand the different tools available, their options and their applications
Segment anatomical regions and export 3D files from imported medical imaging
Choose and apply best practices to optimise their productivity
Generate and handle exported files compatible with third-party applications (3D printing, virtual reality, surgical planning tools, simulation or other software)

Simpleware software box for converting medical imaging into 3D models – Twin 3D.

Reference: TW3-XX-XXX
Lead time for access to the training: 15 working days
Training venue: on site at the client’s premises or remotely in synchronous mode (individual or group virtual classroom).
Duration: from 3.5 hours (half a day)
Pricing: full course available from €750 excl. VAT. Contact us for a personalised quote.
Accessibility: for inter-company training, our training centre is adapted for people with disabilities. Please let us know so that our accessibility officer can support you under the best possible conditions.

Biomedical engineer analysing a CT scan and a 3D model of the hip to plan a custom orthopaedic implant.

Training content

INTRODUCTION TO SIMPLEWARE CONCEPTS

Assessment of the trainees’ knowledge and expectations
Presentation of the 3D digital chain in healthcare, the role of segmentation / 3D modelling and of Simpleware

Installation and configuration of Simpleware software
Exploring and getting to grips with the user interface and its options
Customising the user interface

INTRODUCTION TO SIMPLEWARE TOOLS - PART 1

Overview of compatible formats
Retrieving and importing DICOM files from the various available sources
Study of DICOM series selection – Anonymisation systems
Exercises on importing files from different sources and modalities

Presentation of the data sampling tools
Exploring the display tools
Exercises on optimising image visualisation

INTRODUCTION TO SIMPLEWARE TOOLS - PART 2

Introduction to local segmentation tools
Learning the thresholding tools
Presentation of the mask manipulation tools
Manual segmentation exercises

Discovering and using the artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms available as standard
Discovering and using AI algorithms from external platforms (MonAI, nnU-Net and TotalSegmentator)
Automated segmentation exercises SCRIPTING
Introduction to the concept of scripting (Python) within Simpleware software

INTRODUCTION TO SIMPLEWARE TOOLS - PART 3

Learning the meshing tools
Introduction to simulation model tools
Modelling exercises

Getting to grips with the measurement tools
Exploring the measurement export tools
Measurement exercises

Presentation of the export formats
Exploring the export settings
File export exercises

Teaching methods and resources

Trainer who is actively working in their field of expertise during the training

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through practical work and/or role-play scenarios).

Training manager to answer any other questions.

Attendance sheets. The delivery of this training is monitored by an attendance sheet signed by the trainee(s) and the trainer for each half-day.

Oral or written questions (multiple-choice questionnaires)

Practical scenarios

Training evaluation forms

Certificate of completion of the training

Trainees welcomed in a room dedicated to training

Provision of the following technical resources: trainer’s computer running Windows with a valid Simpleware licence

Provision of training materials: Projected training documents Theoretical resources Anonymised clinical cases used during the practical exercises In-class quizzes Online access to supporting documents after the training