Dr. Han P. Bao demonstrating machining for orthopedic footwear

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Title:
Dr. Han P. Bao demonstrating machining for orthopedic footwear
Description:
Transcribed from back: Holding a foot model, Dr. Han P. Bao of North Carolina State University's industrial engineering faculty demonstrates the machining of a shoe last using a numerically-controlled milling machine. He and colleagues developed the system in a research project to automate the production of orthopedic footwear. (Photo by Vellie Matthews, NCSU Division of Visual Communications.)
Topics:
Engineering
People
Subjects:
College teachers
Computer-aided design
Industrial engineering
Lasts (Shoemaker tools)
Orthopedic shoes
Shoe machinery
Original Format:
Black and white print (photograph)
Extent:
7 x 5 inches
Item identifier:
0006616
Photographer:
Matthews, Vellie more info on Matthews, Vellie 
Created Date:
circa to
Names:
North Carolina State University. College of Engineering more info on North Carolina State University. College of Engineering 
North Carolina State University -- Faculty more info on North Carolina State University -- Faculty 
Bao, Han P. more info on Bao, Han P. 
North Carolina State University. Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering more info on North Carolina State University. Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering 
Location:
Raleigh (N.C.)
Digital Project:
University Archives Photographs