SOLE by PodoPrinter

What SOLE by PodoPrinter does

PodoPrinter B.V., operating under the brand SOLE by PodoPrinter, is a Netherlands-based (Eindhoven) provider of integrated 3D printing systems for the production of custom and medical orthotic insoles, serving foot specialists including podiatrists, orthopedists, sports physiotherapists, and physicians. The company's stack combines three tightly integrated components: the MODULA 3D belt printer (a purpose-built insole production unit offering 24/7 unmanned operation, 192 hours of continuous printing without filament reload, dust-free and zero-waste production, and ~68-minute cycle time per insole); SOLE Premium filament, a proprietary foam filament whose active foaming enables variable shore hardness within a single insole (one 4.2 kg spool yields 43 pairs); and PodoCAD, a specialized CAD software that translates foot scans into print-ready geometry with lifetime firmware updates.

The business model centers on selling the integrated printer system to foot specialists (quote-based pricing, multi-year agreements, EXW Netherlands delivery) and capturing recurring consumable revenue from proprietary SOLE Premium filament spools, augmented by T&M professional services for installation, training, and support. PodoPrinter is a private limited liability company and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of French parent Qwadra, with functional reporting into the French parent's CFO. Distribution is hybrid: direct sales from the Eindhoven HQ plus a network of regional independent distributors covering Poland, Spain/Portugal, Italy, France, Australia, and LATAM; the company also runs a 7-language e-commerce storefront for filament consumables. The firm maintains an R&D partnership with Fontys University of Applied Sciences via the PITCH program to support continuous product innovation.

Name

SOLE by PodoPrinter

Legal name

PodoPrinter B.V.

Website

https://podoprinter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SOLE by PodoPrinter (PodoPrinter B.V.) sells an integrated 3D insole printing system — MODULA belt printer, proprietary foaming filament, and PodoCAD software — to foot specialists such as podiatrists, orthopedists, and sports physiotherapists across Europe, LATAM, and Australia, and is a subsidiary of France's Qwadra.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

3D Printing Equipment for Orthotics

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

3D Printer Automation & Peripheral Hardware (Material Handling, Depowdering, Build Units) (IMAAAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Orthotics & Bracing (AFO/KAFO, Spinal, Soft Goods Supports) (HLAHAMAC)

Keywords

• 3D insole printing
• Orthotic manufacturing equipment
• Medical insole production
• CAD insole software
• 3D belt printers

Headquarters

HQ city

Eindhoven

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 3D Insole Printer Hardware Sales: Sale of the MODULA 3D belt printer system to foot specialists, orthopedists, and other healthcare providers. The printer is sold with PodoCAD software bundled. Delivery terms are Ex Works (EXW) from Netherlands warehouse.
2. Proprietary Foam Filament Consumables: Recurring sales of SOLE Premium foam filament spools. One 4.2 kg spool produces 43 pairs of insoles. Filament is available in multiple colors (black, blue, green, red, violet, white) and features variable shore hardness capability.
3. PodoCAD Software (Bundled with Hardware): PodoCAD software is provided with the 3D printer and firmware updates are maintained throughout the printer's lifetime. The software sends insole data from scanner to the printer.
4. Professional Services: Services including installation, activation support, training, and customer support are provided. Services are billed on a time and materials basis at PodoPrinter's then-current hourly rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SOLE by PodoPrinter provides an integrated 3D printing system for the production of custom and medical insoles. The offering combines a proprietary 3D belt printer (MODULA), a specialized active-foaming filament (SOLE Premium), and purpose-built CAD software (PodoCAD) that together allow foot specialists to design and produce insoles in-house without prior 3D printing knowledge. The system replaces traditional milling with a zero-waste, dust-free workflow that supports variable shore hardness per insole zone.

Product overview

SOLE by PodoPrinter offers an integrated 3D insole printing solution consisting of three core components: the MODULA 3D Belt Printer (hardware), SOLE Premium Filament (proprietary foaming consumable), and PodoCAD Software (insole design CAD). The system enables specialists to produce custom and medical insoles in-house with zero waste, dust-free operation, and no 3D printing knowledge required. Design time is 2-3 minutes per pair, with a cycle time of 68 minutes per insole.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SOLE by PodoPrinter: The company's primary product brand for 3D-printed insoles, combining a 3D belt printer, specialized foam filament, and PodoCAD software.
• PodoCAD

Products and services

• MODULA 3D Belt Printer A 3D belt printer purpose-built for insole production, featuring dust-free operation, zero waste versus milling, 24/7 unmanned capability, 192 hours of continuous printing without filament reload, and 68-minute cycle time per insole. Sold with bundled PodoCAD software and installation/activation support.
• SOLE Premium Foam Filament A proprietary foaming filament with variable shore hardness capability enabled by active foaming technology, layer height, speed, and infill structure control. Sold in 6.25 kg spools in six colors (Black, Blue, Green, Red, Violet, White) for recurring use by MODULA printer owners.
• PodoCAD Software Specialized CAD software that sends insole printing data from scanner to the 3D printer, enabling 2-3 minute design time per pair with no 3D printing knowledge required. Bundled with the MODULA printer and updated throughout the product's lifetime.
• Professional Services (Installation, Training, Support) Installation, activation support, training, and customer support delivered on a time-and-materials basis at PodoPrinter's then-current hourly rates, with second and third-line support handled by HQ and first-line care provided through distributors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10 pairs of insoles producible within 24 hours
• +5 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fontys University of Applied Sciences (Fontys Hogeschool Toegepaste Natuurwetenschappen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPodoPrinter maintains a partnership with Fontys University of Applied Sciences via the PITCH program for research and development collaboration. The partnership supports PodoPrinter's commitment to continuous innovation in 3D printing technology for foot orthotics. R&D is described as a priority for the company, and this academic collaboration is a key enabler of its product development strategy.
• Barry Wojciech BaryczminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional independent distributor for Poland. Contact: ul. Sportowa 11, 43-100 Tychy, Poland. Phone: +48 669 266 005. Responsible for sales and first-line customer care in the Polish market working with foot specialists.
• PodoPrinter Spain (Ramiro Sirvent)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional independent distributor for Spain and Portugal. Contact: Calle Ercilla 41 - 7A, CP 28005 Madrid, España. Phone: +34 690 109 162. Instagram: @ramiro_podoprinter. Responsible for sales in the Spanish market and LATAM. Works directly with foot specialists.
• PEDSAN S.R.L.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional independent distributor for Italy. Contact: Via Sandro Penna 112, 06132 Sant'Andrea delle Fratte (PG), Italia. Phone: +39 075 5289118. Responsible for sales and first-line customer care in the Italian market.
• Crispin MedicalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional independent distributor for France. Contact: ZI La Bergerie 2 rue Edouard Branly, 49280 La Seguiniere, France. Phone: +33 (0)2 41 58 81 45. Responsible for sales and first-line customer care in the French market working with foot specialists.
• EVOK3DminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional independent distributor for Australia. Contact: 2/12 - 16 Ricketts Rd, Mt Waverley VIC 3149, Australia. Phone: +61 1800 386 533. Responsible for sales and first-line customer care in the Australian market.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• voxel8 (now part of Kornit / independent): Developer of multi-material 3D printing systems originally targeted at footwear and apparel applications. Tangentially comparable as a 3D printing hardware innovator exploring footwear/orthotic use cases.
• Superfeet: Premium off-the-shelf and semi-custom insole brand widely sold in specialty retail and used by sports-medicine practitioners. Comparable as a competing custom/premium insole brand, though Superfeet's products are not 3D-printed in-clinic.
• FitMyFoot: Direct-to-consumer custom 3D-printed insoles using smartphone scanning and additive manufacturing. Competes for end-customer orthotic spend with a digital, scan-to-print workflow similar in spirit to PodoPrinter's clinic-based approach.

Broad incumbents

• Stratasys: Global industrial 3D printing incumbent with healthcare applications including orthotics and anatomical models. Overlaps with PodoPrinter in medical 3D printing but offers broad industrial systems rather than a dedicated insole appliance.
• EOS: Industrial SLS and DMLS 3D printer manufacturer with a healthcare/life sciences practice serving orthopedic and orthotic applications. Comparable as a high-end 3D printing platform provider targeting medical device production.
• Formlabs: Major SLA 3D printer manufacturer with a strong healthcare and dental vertical. Competes for the same podiatry and orthotic clinical customers with general-purpose printers plus 3D printing services, although not purpose-built for insoles.
• HP (Multi Jet Fusion): Industrial polymer 3D printing platform with growing medical applications including orthotics and personalized wearables. Competes indirectly for clinic-level 3D printing budgets, though aimed at higher-volume industrial users than foot specialists.

Direct peers

• Aetrex (via SOLS acquisition): Foot orthotics company that acquired SOLS, offering 3D-printed custom insoles to consumers and clinicians. Directly comparable end-product offering (3D-printed custom insoles) though distributed through retail/consumer channels rather than clinic-installed printers.
• Spentys: Belgian-Swiss provider of 3D-printed custom orthotics combining scanning software, design automation, and on-demand manufacturing for podiatrists and orthotists. Closely comparable business model targeting the same clinical customer with digital insole/orthotic workflows.
• Materialise: Belgium-headquartered 3D printing service bureau and software provider with dedicated medical solutions including custom orthotics and insoles. Highly comparable because Materialise serves podiatrists with both software and printed orthotic output, competing for the same clinical workflow PodoPrinter targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/podoprinter
• Facebookfacebook.com/PodoPrinter

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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