BODD's Australian-made 3D scanner captures precise body measurements in 60 seconds — transforming uniform sizing for defence and emergency services. 

In this episode, Rob Fisher, CEO and Co-Founder of BODD, and John Lake, Technical Lead, share the engineering and commercial journey behind one of Australia's most innovative manufacturing success stories. We cover: 

• How BODD's fixed-array 3D scanning system captures high-quality body data in 60 seconds at scale 
• The pivotal shift from mobile scanning to fixed-array systems — and what drove that decision 
• Collaborations with Bosch and Deakin University that helped scale the technology 
• Applications beyond uniform sizing: wellness monitoring, posture tracking, and health insights 
• Key startup lessons: building solid foundations, balancing technical perfection with market readiness 

Whether you're a manufacturer, founder, or technology buyer in defence, emergency services, or health, this episode shows what Australian-designed and manufactured innovation looks like at its best. 

Show notes and links for this episode: https://www.manufacturingtech.au/episode/46-more-than-measurements-how-bodd-is-changing-lives-with-data/