What Qwadra does

Qwadra is the digital division of French Eqwal Group, headquartered in Mérignac, France, providing integrated CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing) solutions for the global orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) and podiatry sectors. The company offers an end-to-end digital workflow spanning 3D patient scanning (Luma, BodyScan 2, 3DSizeMe, CapteviaPlus, Arkad Scan), design and modification software (Canfit, Fitflow, Cube, MSoft with AI-assisted landmark detection, Arkad Soft), and on-site fabrication through 3D printers (Sona Flex/Edge with Programmable Foam, Arkad Printer, Modula) and robot/milling machines (Victor Compact/Plus/Unlimited, 3 Axis Carver). The platform was consolidated through the merger of O&P pioneers Rodin4D, Techmed 3D, and Vorum, combined with the 2024 acquisition of PodoPrinter, giving Qwadra 70+ years of combined domain expertise and a footprint of 800+ installations across 85+ countries.

The company's technology stack is differentiated by exclusive licensing arrangements: BEGO Medical's 3D belt printing patents for foot orthotics and Create it REAL's Programmable Foam technology integrated into Sona printers. The Link platform connects clinical sites to central fabrication centers for order orchestration, and SurePath provides implementation and training services under the Qwadra Academy. MSoft's AI feature detects ten anatomical landmarks from 3D scans at 7-15mm precision with heatmap visualization and automated professional reporting.

Qwadra monetizes across five revenue streams: (1) hardware sales of scanners, 3D printers, and carvers; (2) software licenses (Canfit, MSoft, Cube, Fitflow, CapteviaPlus) sold as perpetual licenses with maintenance or annual/token subscriptions; (3) licensing royalties from the BEGO Medical exclusive 3D belt printing license; (4) professional services via SurePath, training, and the Qwadra Academy; and (5) integrated solution bundles such as the Arkad podiatry workflow and full O&P packages. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales (with "Request a Demo" and consultative engagement for hospitals and central fabricators), regional distributors and resellers in DACH, French, and North American markets, and product-led-growth entry through free scanning apps in the iOS App Store that drive downstream software and hardware adoption. Customers span O&P clinics, podiatry practices, central fabricators, and hospital systems including Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) Stanmore.

Name

Qwadra

Legal name

Qwadra

Website

https://qwadra.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Qwadra provides integrated CAD/CAM solutions — 3D scanning, design software, 3D printing, and robotic carving — for orthotics, prosthetics, and podiatry practices across 85+ countries. It serves O&P clinics, podiatry SMBs, central fabricators, and hospital systems through the Eqwal Group's digital division.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthotic & Prosthetic CAD/CAM Software and Digital Fabrication Systems

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

3D Design & CAD for Additive Manufacturing (IMAAACAA), CAM Toolpath Generation & DfAM Optimization (IMAAACAB)

Keywords

• Orthotic and prosthetic CAD/CAM
• 3D foot scanning
• Podiatry digital workflow
• Patient-specific orthotics
• Medical device 3D printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Mérignac

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales (3D Printers, Scanners, Milling Machines): Sale of proprietary hardware including Sona Flex/Edge 3D printers, Arkad Printer, Modula Printer, Luma 3D Scanner, BodyScan 2, Victor robot carvers, and milling machines. These are capital equipment purchases typically sold through direct sales with consultation.
2. Software Licenses (Perpetual/Subscription): Software products including Canfit, MSoft, Cube, Fitflow, Arkad Soft, and Neo sold as perpetual licenses with maintenance, or potentially subscription-based. CapteviaPlus Convert offers annual license or token-based (no-expiry) models. Licenses are tied to specific software versions with upgrade paths (e.g., Canfit 21, MSoft 4).
3. Licensing Royalties (BEGO Medical Exclusive License): Qwadra holds exclusive commercial rights to BEGO Medical's 3D belt printing patent for foot orthotics, generating revenue through licensed production and distribution of belt-printed insoles under the PodoPrinter/Arkad brand.
4. Professional Services & Training: Implementation support, training (Qwadra Academy), and consulting services for CAD/CAM adoption, digital workflow transition, and central fabrication setup, as evidenced by the SurePath service and dedicated support teams in multiple countries.
5. Integrated Solution Sales: Bundled end-to-end solutions (e.g., Arkad podiatry solution, O&P solution) combining scanning hardware, design software, and production equipment into unified packages, enabling upsell across the workflow stack.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Qwadra provides end-to-end CAD/CAM digital solutions for the orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) and podiatry sectors, covering patient 3D scanning, AI-assisted design and rectification software, and physical fabrication through 3D printers and robot carvers. Its portfolio spans hardware (Luma and BodyScan 2 scanners, Sona Flex/Edge and Arkad/Modula 3D printers, Victor milling machines and robot carvers), software (Canfit, Msoft with AI landmark detection, Fitflow, Cube, Arkad Soft), and integrated solutions such as the Arkad podiatry workflow and the Link order processing platform. Services include the SurePath digital transformation program, Qwadra Academy training, and a white-label custom app (My 3DsizeMe).

Product overview

Qwadra offers a comprehensive digital CAD/CAM ecosystem for the orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) and podiatry sectors. The portfolio spans five core product categories: (1) 3D Scanners including Luma, Structure Sensor, BodyScan 2, 3DsizeMe, CapteviaPlus, Arkad Scan, Podoview, and Mirror; (2) Design Software including Canfit, Fitflow, Cube, MSoft (with AI capabilities), and Arkad Soft; (3) 3D Printers including Sona Flex, Sona Edge, Arkad Printer, and Modula Printer; (4) Robots and Milling Machines including 3 Axis Carver, Victor Compact, Victor Compact Plus, and Victor Unlimited; and (5) Services including Link order platform, My 3DsizeMe customization app, and SurePath training and support. The platform enables the complete digital workflow from patient 3D scanning through design and modification to final device manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sona Flex: 3D printer for O&P using Programmable Foam technology, enabling healthcare professionals to produce patient-specific orthopedic devices.
• Sona Edge
• Arkad
• Fitflow
• Canfit
• MSoft
• Luma
• BodyScan 2
• Cube
• Victor
• PodoPrinter / Arkad

Products and services

• Sona Flex 3D printer with multi-patented Programmable Foam technology (integrated from Create it REAL) for managing various foam densities, designed for custom seating, mattresses, and patient-specific orthopedic devices.
• Sona Edge 3D printer creating orthopedic corsets with custom rigidity and flexibility for improved patient comfort, using Programmable Foam technology.
• Arkad Solution Complete digital podiatry workflow combining 3D foot scanning (Arkad Scan), insole design software (Arkad Soft), and 17-density 3D printing (Arkad Printer) for in-office custom insole production with zero waste and no noise.
• Arkad Printer 3D belt printer for insoles offering 17 density options with waste-minimizing and noise-free operation, enabling in-office production of up to 50 pairs of custom insoles per week. Built on the exclusively licensed BEGO Medical 3D belt printing patent.
• Modula Printer 3D printer for insoles in multiple densities, minimizing waste and maximizing efficiency for in-office production of custom orthotics.
• Luma 3D Scanner Lightweight, portable 3D scanner designed for clinicians on the go, capturing wireless scans of patients or casts with seamless Canfit software integration.
• BodyScan 2 Body scanner specifically designed for human body scanning, used in combination with Msoft acquisition software for automated processing and measurement extraction.
• Podoview Advanced 3D scanning technology transforming foot measurements into accurate digital plantar representation for clinical diagnosis and orthotic design.
• Structure Sensor Pioneering 3D sensor hardware for mobile devices (iPad) offering portability and versatility for body digitization, integrated with Qwadra scanning apps.
• Canfit Digital prosthetic and orthotic rectification and design software with 30+ years of development history; offers repeatable, measurable, and fast modification workflows for custom O&P device fabrication.
• Fitflow All-in-one automated orthopedic correction and design platform that centralizes the workflow from scan to orthopedic correction and design to production, reducing manual repetitive tasks and standardizing workflows.
• Cube Design software offering customizable design for all types of 3D printing devices and positioning equipment such as seats, beds, and standing devices.
• Msoft Automated processing software for 3D scanning with AI-powered anatomical landmark detection (10 landmarks, 7–15mm average precision), scan overlay comparison, heatmap deviation analysis, and professional report generation.
• Arkad Soft Comprehensive insole design software compatible with various acquisition (Arkad Scan, Podoview) and manufacturing methods (Arkad Printer 17 densities).
• 3 Axis Carver Reliable and efficient automated prosthetic and orthotic 3-axis carving machine for every business size.
• Victor Compact Mobile robotic milling solution for various prosthetic and orthotic forms with simplicity and convenience for smaller production environments.
• Victor Compact Plus Production-focused robot carver with two rotary tables in their own cabinet for doubled prosthetic/orthotic production capacity.
• Victor Unlimited High-capacity robot carver with limitless production potential for large-scale O&P manufacturing.
• Link Secure web-based order processing platform connecting orthopedic professionals with manufacturing centers (public or private), enabling access to equipment catalogues and facilitating orders between groups.
• SurePath Professional services offering for training and ongoing support throughout the entire digital O&P workflow transition, including implementation, workflow assessment, and adoption support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400–600% productivity gains for customers using Qwadra CAD/CAM solutions vs. traditional methods
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability5 records

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• BEGO Medical GmbHflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 19 May 2026Qwadra secured exclusive commercial exploitation rights to BEGO Medical's patented 3D belt printing technology for continuous manufacturing of foot orthotics. This exclusive license, signed in Eindhoven on May 19, 2026, covers all marketing rights in this specific segment globally, reinforcing Qwadra's position as the undisputed leader in 3D belt printing for podiatry. Qwadra's PodoPrinter/Arkad brand had already developed and commercialized 3D belt printers for orthopedic technicians and podiatrists prior to this agreement.
• Create it REALcoreTechnology or Integration · 22 October 2024Strategic partnership integrating Create it REAL's multi-patented Programmable Foam technology into Qwadra's Sona Flex and Sona Edge 3D printers. The collaboration enables healthcare professionals to produce patient-specific orthopedic devices with programmable foam density, improved precision, comfort, and customization while reducing production waste. Positions Qwadra as a leader in 3D printing innovation for orthotics and supports sustainable, low-waste production methods.
• Eqwal GroupflagshipOthersQwadra is the digital division of Eqwal Group, a French group specializing in O&P. Qwadra emerged from the merger of three industry pioneers — Rodin4D, Techmed 3D, and Vorum — combining 70+ years of combined expertise to form a global leader in digital solutions for orthotics and prosthetics.
• Myrdal Orthopedic TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMyrdal Orthopedic Technologies partnered with Qwadra to co-host a webinar on 'Working with a Central Fabricator — the easy move to a digital O&P solution.' Demonstrates collaboration on digital O&P workflow education, showcasing how Canfit and My3DSizeMe integrate with central fabrication workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce production time.
• Steeper GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteeper Group collaborated with Qwadra to drive the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) Stanmore's digital O&P transformation, supplying Victor robot carvers and Canfit software licenses to the hospital. The partnership demonstrates Qwadra's ability to integrate with major O&P service organizations and hospital systems.
• PodoPrintercoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerQwadra acquired PodoPrinter, accelerating the digital future of podiatry. PodoPrinter's 3D belt printer technology has been integrated under the Arkad Premium brand, and the acquisition secured the foundation for the exclusive BEGO Medical license. PodoPrinter continues to operate as part of Qwadra's podiatry portfolio.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ottobock: Global leader in prosthetics, orthotics, and rehabilitation technology with its own digital O&P solutions (iFab, Ottobock 3D-printed sockets). Overlaps with Qwadra as a much larger, broad-spectrum O&P manufacturer investing in digital fabrication rather than as a CAD-only specialist.
• EOS GmbH: Industrial additive manufacturing platform with strong medical/dental verticals (laser-sintered orthotics, implants). Competes for high-end O&P production hardware purchases against Qwadra's Sona and Arkad printers at a broader scale.
• medi GmbH & Co. KG: Large German medical device manufacturer with extensive orthotics, bracing, and compression portfolios increasingly integrating digital fitting technology. Adjacent player scaling into the O&P digital workflow space with broader product breadth than Qwadra.
• 3D Systems: Diversified 3D printing solutions provider with healthcare applications including patient-specific orthotics and prosthetics via its O&P partner programs and Cimatron/Amphyon software heritage. Overlaps with Qwadra's combined hardware+software stack.
• Stratasys: Major industrial 3D printing OEM with dedicated medical and orthopedic solutions (PolyJet, FDM-based orthotic production). Provides broad AM hardware reaching into the same O&P and podiatry production workflows Qwadra serves.
• Fillauer: Long-standing U.S. manufacturer of prosthetic and orthotic components with growing investment in digital fabrication tools and ready-made orthoses. Comparable position as a vertically-positioned O&P incumbent adjacent to Qwadra's CAD/CAM workflow.

Direct peers

• Spentys: Swiss-based 3D printing platform focused on orthopedic devices, providing digital workflows for clinics and central fabricators to produce patient-specific braces and insoles. Closely comparable end-to-end O&P digital workflow similar to Qwadra's Arkad offering.
• Materialise: Belgian-headquartered provider of 3D printing software and services with a dedicated medical/orthotics business (Materialise Medical) covering O&P design, planning, and manufacturing workflows. Direct competitor to Qwadra's scan-to-design CAD stack in orthotics.
• Streifeneder ortho.production: German-headquartered O&P materials, components, and digital production equipment supplier serving orthotic and prosthetic professionals across Europe. Direct competitor in the same European O&P fabrication ecosystem Qwadra's Rodin4d-legacy operations serve.

Emerging players

• Basko Healthcare: Specialist provider of 3D-printed orthopedic devices and insole solutions focused on diabetes and foot orthotics. Competes in the same podiatry/CADD-digital insole niche as Qwadra's Arkad segment but with a narrower, more disease-specific focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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