Abstract: An apparatus for determining the surface contour of an impression of a portion of a body in an impression capturing device. The apparatus includes a light source such as a laser capable of transmitting a beam onto a surface of a device, a digital stereo vision camera capable of recording the surface contour of the surface as it is being scanned by the laser beam, and a digital conduit capable of transmitting the camera digital signal to a microprocessor for processing and/or storing contour data of the surface. The data can be utilized for making a support article such as seat or cushion having the same contour as the personal support article.