Ortholife

What Ortholife does

Ortholife is a Greek-headquartered provider of custom orthotic, prosthetic, and neurostimulation solutions, founded in 2010 and operating clinical sites in Greece (Athens) and Cyprus. The company designs patient-specific devices using a digital workflow that combines 3D scanning, 3D printing (powered by partner Create it REAL), and proprietary products such as the Soft TPU Body Jacket, Programmable Foam seating, and the ScolioSense spinal monitoring system. Its product portfolio spans spinal braces, scoliosis management, cranial remolding, lower-limb prosthetics, diabetic foot care, pediatric orthotics, and seating for athletes including Paralympic competitors.

The business operates a hybrid model combining a patient-facing clinical practice (referrals, in-clinic scanning, fitting, and follow-up) with a B2B distribution and partner-clinic channel. Ortholife acts as a regional reseller in the Middle East for global brands including Ottobock, Sunrise Medical, MEYRA, Trulife, Streifeneder, Basko, Rgo, and Top Pro Gear, and is extending this distribution role via partnerships with Xtremity and Tinta Lab anchored at Arab Health 2025. Pricing is quote-based, reflecting the custom nature of devices, and revenue is a mix of clinical services, custom device sales, and distribution margins. With 11–50 employees, no disclosed funding, and a founder-led management team (Eleftherios Samiotis, Nikos Petalas) active in clinical education and industry award panels, Ortholife positions itself as a regional specialist bridging European clinical practice and Eastern Mediterranean distribution.

Name

Ortholife

Legal name

Ortholife

Website

https://ortholife.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ortholife is a Greek-headquartered clinical and distribution provider of custom 3D-printed orthotics, prosthetics, and neurostimulation devices, serving patients in Greece and Cyprus and acting as a regional reseller for the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthotic and Prosthetic Devices

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthotics & Bracing (Spinal/Lower/Upper Extremity Orthoses) (HLAHAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

3D-Printed & Patient-Specific Implants (Custom Ortho/Spine/Cranial) (HLAHAEAJ), Medical & Dental 3D Printing Services (patient-specific devices, dental labs) (IMAAADAG), Orthotics & Bracing (AFO/KAFO, Spinal, Soft Goods Supports) (HLAHAMAC), Prosthetics, Orthotics & Bracing (POB) (HSABAKAG), Specialty & Orthopedic Footwear Manufacturing (Medical/Diabetic/Custom) (IMAOAIAI)

Keywords

• Custom orthotic devices
• Prosthetic manufacturing
• 3D printed insoles
• Scoliosis bracing solutions
• Rehabilitation equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Patient Services: Ortholife operates clinical facilities in Greece and Cyprus where they provide direct orthotic and prosthetic services to patients, including consultations, custom fittings, and ongoing care.
2. B2B Product Sales: Sale of orthotic products (insoles, AFOs, spinal corsets, cushions/seats, silicone prosthetics) to other clinics, orthotic labs, and healthcare providers through B2B partnership program.
3. Regional Reseller Operations: Ortholife serves as regional reseller for Middle East market, distributing 3D-printed orthotic solutions including correction braces, insoles, and corset solutions across the Middle East region.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ortholife designs, manufactures, and fits custom orthotic and prosthetic devices using 3D printing technology, operating clinical facilities in Greece and Cyprus. The company produces spinal braces, cranial remodeling helmets, lower/upper limb prosthetics, silicone cosmetic prosthetics, neurostimulation suits (Exopulse Mollii), FES devices, 3D-printed insoles, and distributes rehabilitation equipment such as wheelchairs, standing frames, and clinical beds. It also serves as a B2B supplier and regional reseller for the Middle East market.

Product overview

Ortholife is an orthotic and prosthetic care provider operating since 2010, offering personalized restoration solutions. The company operates primarily from Athens, Greece and Cyprus, with regional reseller operations for the Middle East. Their product portfolio includes core offerings in three main categories: Prosthetics (upper limb bionic hands like Be-Bionic and Michelangelo by Ottobock, lower limb prosthetics, and cosmetic silicone prosthetics), Orthotics (Rigo Cheneau scoliosis braces with ScolioSense monitoring, 3D-printed cushions and insoles, corrective cranial helmets, soft TPU body jackets, and orthopedic footwear), and Neurostimulation (Exopulse Mollii Suit and ALFESS FES device). They also provide comprehensive Rehabilitation Solutions including wheelchairs, standing frames, rollators, patient lifts, clinical beds, and custom-made seats. The company utilizes 3D printing technology powered by Create it REAL's Programmable Foam for customized orthotic products, enabling precise scan-to-brace workflows.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rigo Cheneau Brace Internationally recognized scoliosis brace with asymmetric design based on biomechanical standards; custom-made for individual patients with spinal deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis.
• ScolioSense Monitoring System Monitoring device integrated into scoliosis braces that records wear hours, verifies correct usage through sensors, and provides automatic weekly updates via email or SMS plus a mobile app for compliance tracking.
• 3D-Printed Wheelchair Cushion Personalized 3D-printed wheelchair cushion with programmable firmness zones based on body measurements and pressure mapping; provides pressure redistribution, ventilation, and prevention of pressure sores.
• Talee Corrective Cranial Helmet FDA-approved corrective helmet for infants (4-6 months ideal start age) providing non-invasive treatment of positional plagiocephaly using 3D scanning and custom manufacturing.
• Silicone Cosmetic Prosthetics Custom cosmetic silicone prosthetics for upper/lower limbs and face (nose, ears), handcrafted with realistic skin replication including veins, wrinkles, pores, nail shapes, and hair.
• Lower Limb Prosthetics Custom lower limb prosthetics for below-knee (tibial), above-knee (femoral), and hip disarticulation cases, featuring silicone liners, carbon fiber foot systems, and temporary or permanent socket options.
• Upper Limb Bionic Prosthetics Bionic upper limb prosthetics including Ottobock Be-Bionic and Michelangelo hands, featuring EMG signal control, multiple grip patterns, and the Myo-Plus system with up to 8 electrodes.
• Exopulse Mollii Suit Innovative neuromodulation suit using targeted electrical signals to activate antagonist muscles for non-invasive spasticity reduction, pain relief, and improved mobility in conditions such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, and spinal cord injury.
• ALFESS Functional Electrical Stimulation Device Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) device for foot drop that detects foot movement and delivers electrical stimulation at appropriate moments to enable natural dorsiflexion during walking.
• Wheelchairs Range of manual and electric wheelchairs including pediatric, lightweight, standard, and special-configuration models from Ottobock, Sunrise Medical, MEYRA, and other mobility brands.
• Standing Frames Pediatric and adult standing frames (ELLA, HI-LO 18.64M, MOVEUP PRO ELECTRICAL, CRONUS, Whirl) supporting upright positioning and natural movement development.
• Rollators and Walking Frames Walking frames and rollators including Action adult rollator, NIMBO pediatric walker, TREKKER standing walker, and Nurmi Neo from Mobiak Care, Drive, and Ottobock.
• Patient Lifts Electric patient lifting devices including ACHILLEAS, MBK ATLAS II, and ESTIA II, featuring steel frames and rechargeable batteries for caregiver-assisted transfers.
• Clinical Hospital Beds Electric clinical/hospital beds including TRENTO 1, PRATO 4, and Prisma 4 with LINAK motors, adjustable height, back, legs, and Trendelenburg positioning.
• 3D-Printed Custom Insoles Custom 3D-printed orthotic insoles with adjustable firmness in targeted zones, suitable for flatfoot (pes planus), diabetic foot, plantar fasciitis, and leg length discrepancy.
• Orthopedic and Diabetic Footwear Custom orthopedic and diabetic footwear from Duna and Schein brands featuring soft hypoallergenic materials, seamless interiors, and individual fitting.
• Custom-Made Wheelchair Seats and Bases 3D-printed custom wheelchair seats with a cellular open design for ventilation and heat/moisture reduction, paired with bases including X61, Flip LT, Flip HB, B2, Cruiser, Tourer, and Rookie.
• Soft TPU Body Jacket 3D-printed soft body jacket in flexible thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) developed with Create it REAL's R&D as an alternative to traditional stiff polypropylene braces for young children with neuromuscular scoliosis, improving breathing and time outside the wheelchair.
• Flexible Scoliosis Brace Flexible brace for neuromuscular scoliosis providing primary body support with secondary correction, facilitating respiratory function and suitable for cases with gastronomy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lighter, more precise, and more comfortable braces that improve patient compliance and treatment outcomes
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Xtremity (Dubai)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2025Xtremity's facilities in Dubai installed an InsoleMaker machine, made fully operational with remote technical support from Denmark. This partnership enables local production of 3D-printed insoles for the Middle East market.
• Tinta Lab (Dubai)strategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2025Dubai-based company using Programmable Foam technology to produce 3D-printed seating aids. Tinta Lab is part of the regional distribution network for Middle East market expansion.
• Create it REALcoreTechnology or IntegrationCreate it REAL powers Ortholife's production solutions including Programmable Foam technology for 3D-printed seating cushions and the scan-to-brace workflow for custom spinal correction braces. Eleftherios Samiotis from Ortholife Group discusses these technologies in industry webinars. The partnership enables lighter, more precise, and more comfortable orthotic braces.
• OttobockstrategicTechnology or IntegrationOrtholife offers Ottobock bionic prosthetics including Be-Bionic hand with Myo-Plus system and Michelangelo hand, as well as Genium and C-Leg bionic knee joints for transfemoral amputees. Also distributes Exopulse Mollii Suit for neuromodulation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Össur: Iceland-based global leader in non-invasive orthopaedics (bracing & supports, prosthetics). Directly comparable to Ortholife in the orthotics segment and the closest large-scale peer for the Rigo Cheneau-style scoliosis bracing category.
• Ottobock: German global leader in prosthetics (bionic hands like Be-Bionic, Michelangelo, C-Leg, Genium) and orthotics. Ortholife distributes Ottobock bionic products while also competing in the broader O&P care market with custom solutions.

Direct peers

• Blatchford: UK-based manufacturer of lower-limb prosthetics and orthotic components (e.g., Linx, Elan, Orion). Highly comparable to Ortholife on the prosthetic limb and component side of the business.
• Fillauer: US manufacturer of prosthetic and orthotic components, including 3D-printed and patient-specific devices. Overlaps with Ortholife on prosthetic components and 3D-printed orthotic technology.
• Hanger Clinic: US-based patient care provider operating hundreds of O&P clinics delivering custom orthotic and prosthetic services. Closest analog to Ortholife's clinic-plus-custom-device service model.
• Trulife: Ireland-headquartered manufacturer and distributor of orthotic, prosthetic, and rehabilitation products. Comparable to Ortholife's mix of custom O&P and rehab/orthotic product distribution.
• Proteor: French O&P manufacturer and care provider with a strong EU footprint in prosthetics and orthotic components. Comparable to Ortholife in product portfolio and European geographic reach.

Emerging players

• UNYQ: Slim emerging player in 3D-printed prosthetics covers and orthotic supports. Direct overlap with Ortholife's 3D-printed, patient-specific design approach and customization story.
• Additive Orthopaedics: Smaller 3D-printed orthopaedic device company focused on patient-specific braces and supports. Direct emerging competitor in the 3D-printed orthotic niche that Ortholife operates in.

Others

• Sunrise Medical: Global manufacturer of wheelchairs and mobility products (Quickie, Breezy, ZIPPIE) that Ortholife distributes in Greece/Cyprus. A key supplier-partner and an adjacent incumbent whose own direct channels represent both an opportunity and a competitive threat.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ortholifegr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ortholife-athens

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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