Diers

What Diers does

DIERS International GmbH, founded in 1996 in Wiesbaden, Germany, develops and sells light-optical biomechanical measurement systems for clinical and sports medicine applications under the DIERS FAMUS (Functional Analysis of the Musculoskeletal System) product philosophy. Its core proprietary technology is Video-Raster-Stereography (VRS), which projects a line grid on a patient's back and reconstructs a 3D/4D surface model via photogrammetry, delivering radiation-free spine, posture, and pelvic analysis with automatic anatomical landmark detection and no need for reflective markers. The portfolio spans integrated solutions (4D posture Lab, 4Dmotion Lab, 4Dmotion Lab High Performance capable of 240 fps capture up to 30 km/h), core systems (formetric 4D, 4Dmotion), analysis modules (pedoscan, pedogait, leg axis, myoline), sensor systems (free2move, iEMG), and therapy software (body balance, pedofeedback, iDIERS mobile app), all managed through the DICAM software platform.

The company serves orthopaedists, orthopaedic technicians, physical therapists, dentists/orthodontists, sports medicine specialists, hospitals, universities, and elite sports organizations including the German Football Association (DFB) and German Professional Football League (DFL). Revenue is generated primarily through one-time system sales of configured hardware/software bundles, supplemented by recurring maintenance services under Medical Device Directive compliance, and by training and certification programs delivered via the DIERS Academy. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supported by online product presentations, scientific publications, exhibitions and congresses, and an online Academy and customer portal. Pricing is contact-based with financing options; the company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certifications subject to regular TÜV inspections.

The company is privately held by the founding Diers family with CEO Christian Diers and Managing Director Carsten Diers, employs 11–50 staff including engineers, sports scientists, computer scientists and economists, and claims more than 1,000 users worldwide with cooperations at over 30 universities and clinics. Itself describes its position as the worldwide market leader in optical 3D/4D postural and locomotion analysis.

Name

Diers

Legal name

DIERS International GmbH

Website

https://diers.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DIERS International GmbH, founded in 1996 in Wiesbaden, Germany, develops light-optical 3D/4D biomechanical measurement systems using Video-Raster-Stereography for spine, posture, gait, and muscle analysis, serving hospitals, clinics, sports medicine specialists, and elite sports organizations worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Schlangenbad

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Sale of biomechanical measurement systems including hardware (sensors, cameras, treadmills, platforms) and associated software for clinical and sports medicine applications. Systems include DIERS formetric 4D, 4Dmotion Lab, pedoscan, pedogait, myoline, and related products.
2. Training & Education Services: Online Academy provides training materials and education programs for customers and their employees. DIERS Academy events and certification programs for posture and motion analysis.
3. Maintenance & Support Services: Technical services including installation, remote maintenance support, and regular maintenance of systems according to Medical Device Directive. Financing consultation available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DIERS International GmbH designs, manufactures and sells light-optical 3D/4D biomechanical measurement systems for holistic analysis of the human musculoskeletal system. The portfolio spans spine and posture analysis, gait and foot pressure measurement, video gait analysis, muscle strength assessment, motion capture sensors and therapy software, sold under the DIERS FAMUS (Functional Analysis of the Musculoskeletal System) philosophy to medical, dental and sports medicine professionals worldwide.

Product overview

DIERS International GmbH offers a comprehensive biomechanical product portfolio for holistic analysis of the human musculoskeletal system, based on the DIERS FAMUS (Functional Analysis of the Musculoskeletal System) philosophy. The portfolio consists of integrated solutions combining multiple measurement systems: DIERS 4D posture Lab (formetric 4D + pedoscan) for static posture analysis, DIERS 4Dmotion Lab (4Dmotion + leg axis + pedogait) for dynamic motion analysis, and the high-performance variant for sports medicine running analysis up to 30 km/h. Core systems include DIERS formetric 4D (light-optical 3D/4D spine/posture via Video-Raster-Stereography) and DIERS 4Dmotion (dynamic spinal topography). Supporting analysis products include pedoscan/pedogait (foot pressure), leg axis (video gait), myoline (muscle strength), free2move and iEMG (motion/EMG sensors), and the 3D Simulation Platform. Therapy software includes body balance, pedofeedback, and the iDIERS mobile app. All systems are managed through DICAM software and backed by ISO 13485/ISO 9001 certified quality management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DIERS FAMUS: Functional Analysis of the Musculoskeletal System - product philosophy encompassing the full range of musculoskeletal measurement systems
• DIERS formetric 4D
• DIERS 4Dmotion
• DIERS pedoscan
• DIERS pedogait
• DIERS myoline
• DIERS free2move
• DIERS iEMG
• DIERS leg axis
• DIERS body balance
• DIERS pedofeedback
• DICAM
• iDIERS
• DIERS Academy

Products and services

• DIERS 4D posture Lab Integrated 2-in-1 solution combining DIERS formetric 4D and DIERS pedoscan for synchronized measurement of spinal form, pelvic position, foot pressure distribution and body center of gravity for comprehensive static posture analysis.
• DIERS 4Dmotion Lab Compact motion laboratory combining DIERS 4Dmotion, DIERS leg axis and DIERS pedogait for synchronized whole-body musculoskeletal analysis measuring dynamic spine, leg axis geometry and foot pressure simultaneously.
• DIERS 4Dmotion Lab High Performance Whole-body running analysis system combining DIERS formetric 4D, video motion capture cameras and an instrumented treadmill in a 5.5 x 4.5 x 2.6 m space, supporting running speeds up to 30 km/h with a 240 fps capture rate for sports medicine applications.
• DIERS formetric 4D Light-optical 3D/4D spine and posture analysis system using Video-Raster-Stereography (VRS), providing radiation-free, contactless measurement of spinal curvature, vertebral rotation, pelvic position and surface topography with automatic anatomical landmark detection.
• DIERS 4Dmotion Dynamic spine and surface topography system using an advanced camera system and innovative software to visualize complex spinal and pelvic motion patterns during walking in real time.
• DIERS pedoscan Static and dynamic foot pressure measurement system that captures and displays pressure distribution on the human foot quickly and precisely during standing or walking.
• DIERS pedogait Treadmill-based system with an integrated 1.0 m foot pressure plate containing 5,376 sensors for functional representation of foot pressure reaction forces during walking.
• DIERS leg axis Video gait analysis system with posterior, lateral and anterior camera modules for 2D documentation of leg axis geometry and the effects of foot malposition correction.
• DIERS myoline Isometric whole-body muscle strength measurement system for comprehensive assessment of muscular function.
• DIERS free2move Full-body 3D motion capture system using motion capture technology for comprehensive movement analysis.
• DIERS iEMG 2-in-1 sensor combining inertial measurement and electromyography (EMG) for synchronous muscle activity and 3D motion measurement.
• DIERS body balance Medical-based training therapy software providing therapy recommendations based on DIERS measurement data, clinically validated in scientific studies.
• DIERS pedofeedback Biofeedback training program using DIERS pedoscan for interactive therapeutic interventions based on foot pressure measurements.
• iDIERS App Medical training therapy app based on biomechanical measurement data from DIERS systems for personalized patient exercise programs.
• DIERS 3D Simulation Platform Simulation platform for evaluating leg length differences and foot malpositions, allowing effects of treatments on spine, pelvis and posture to be simulated with millimetric precision.
• DICAM Software Digital Imaging and Application Management software platform for data management across DIERS measurement systems.
• DIERS Academy Training and Certification Programs Education and certification programs for posture and motion analysis, including an Online Academy with video tutorials, presentations, user meetings and regular training seminars for customers and their employees.

Quantifiable outcome

• Radiation-free spine analysis reducing high X-ray exposure for scoliosis patients during follow-ups

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

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AI capability5 records

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• German Football Association (DFB)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDIERS supports the German Football Association as well as teams of the German Professional Football League and European Football Leagues with biomechanical analysis technology.
• German Professional Football League (DFL)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with professional football league teams for sports performance analysis using DIERS motion capture technology.
• Asklepios Clinic GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific cooperation with Asklepios clinics for development and clinical validation of measurement procedures.
• Helios Hospital GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership with Helios hospitals for biomechanical analysis research.
• Charité BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing scientific cooperation with Charité university hospital for research and clinical validation.
• MHH Hannover (Medical University Hannover)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific research partnership for biomechanics and motion analysis.
• TU MunichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity cooperation for technical development and scientific research.
• European Union Research ProjectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDIERS formetric measuring procedures were developed through research projects with the European Union.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• zebris Medical GmbH: German manufacturer of instrumented treadmill-based gait and pressure analysis systems (FDM-T, FDM-TDSLplus). Direct competitor to DIERS' pedogait and 4Dmotion products for biomechanical and gait analysis in clinical and research settings.
• Noraxon USA: US-based EMG, IMU and 3D motion capture systems (myomotion, Ultium, TeleMyo) widely used in clinical biomechanics and sports research. Direct overlap with DIERS' myoline, iEMG and free2move sensor offerings.
• BTS Bioengineering: Italian provider of integrated gait analysis, motion capture and EMG laboratories (Smart-DX, P-Walk, FREEEMG). Comparable integrated-lab positioning to DIERS 4Dmotion Lab in orthopaedics, neurology and sports medicine.
• Motek (formerly Motek Medical, now part of Hocoma/DIH): Supplier of instrumented treadmills and immersive gait/rehabilitation labs (GRAIL, CAREN). Comparable to DIERS' high-performance motion lab offering in clinical gait and rehabilitation analysis.
• Tekscan: US manufacturer of high-resolution pressure mapping systems (F-Scan, Strideway) used in gait, foot analysis and orthotics. Overlaps with DIERS pedoscan/pedogait and pedobarography workflows.
• Qualisys: Swedish optical motion capture provider (Miqus, Arqus) used in clinical biomechanics and sports performance. Comparable camera-based motion analysis layer to DIERS 4Dmotion and 4Dmotion Lab High Performance.
• Delsys (now Artinis): US EMG specialist (Trigno) used in biomechanics, rehabilitation and sports. Overlaps with DIERS' myoline and iEMG muscle measurement portfolio.
• Novel GmbH (Tekscan): German pioneer in pedography and plantar pressure measurement (emed, pedar). Direct competitor to DIERS pedoscan and pedogait in static and dynamic foot pressure analysis.

Broad incumbents

• Vicon: Established UK-based motion capture company (Vantage, Valkyrie) serving clinical gait, sports science and life sciences. Broader enterprise incumbent with overlapping biomechanics capability versus DIERS' integrated labs.

Emerging players

• Cometa Systems: Italian EMG and inertial sensor specialist (MiniWave, Pico) competing in the same wireless EMG/motion niche as DIERS iEMG and free2move sensor products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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