pedcad foot technology

What pedcad foot technology does

pedcad foot technology GmbH is a privately held German company founded in 1993 by Dietmar Walter, headquartered in Oberkochen alongside its sister orthopaedic shoetechnology business Orthopädie Walter. It builds an integrated digital workflow for custom orthopaedic insole manufacturing, comprising proprietary 3D foot scanners (ped3D Full Foot, ped3D Basic, ped3D mobile iPhone app), the pedoffice administration and analysis platform, the InsoleDesigner CAD construction software, and a line of dedicated 3D printers (ped3D-solebox, ped3D-FLX+, ped3D-FLX2) plus CNC milling. The system captures feet at ±1mm accuracy in approximately 3.2 seconds, integrates with zebris gait and pressure analysis hardware, and outputs STL/WRL/JPG files for downstream 3D printing or milling.

The company commercializes this stack through six revenue streams: one-time hardware sales of scanners and 3D printers, software licensing of pedoffice and InsoleDesigner, outsourced contract manufacturing (Auftragsfertigung), VALINOS-branded finished orthopaedic insoles sold through the VALINOS partner network, training via pedACADEMY, and a dealer shop for consumables and accessories. Four business models let customers choose between full outsourcing and fully self-operated production, lowering the entry barrier for new partners. pedcad holds DEKRA ISO 9001:2008 certification and the Professor-Adalbert-Seifriz-Preis for technology transfer in German craft.

pedcad serves primary B2B customers in two verticals — Orthopädieschuhtechnik-Betriebe (orthopaedic shoetechnology workshops) and Sanitätshäuser (medical supply retailers) — with secondary use cases in sports orthopaedics, podiatry, and occupational safety footwear. Distribution is channel-partner led across more than 60 countries, with named distributors in Italy (Mariani Medical, Ortholabsport), Australia (Biomechanix), Singapore (UFIT, The Running Room), South Korea (Forcelab), China (iSUN3D), Sweden (IMEO Ortopedi), and Ukraine (Tvoya Stopa/Ortomed Holding). Management is concentrated in the Walter family (Dietmar Walter as CEO/founder and Dominik Walter as Managing Director and Head of R&D), and the company has no disclosed external institutional investors.

Name

pedcad foot technology

Legal name

pedcad foot technology GmbH

Website

https://pedcad.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

pedcad foot technology GmbH is a German company that builds an integrated digital workflow — 3D foot scanners, pedoffice software, InsoleDesigner CAD, and 3D printers — for custom orthopaedic insole manufacturing, serving orthopaedic shoetechnology businesses, medical supply retailers, sports orthopaedics, and occupational footwear providers across 60+ countries via a channel partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopaedic Insole Manufacturing Equipment

NAICS

Footwear Manufacturing (31621)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Orthopaedic insole manufacturing
• 3D foot scanning
• Orthotic CAD software
• 3D printing insoles
• Digital orthotics workflow

Headquarters

HQ city

Oberkochen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales (3D Scanners): Sale of proprietary ped3D foot scanners including Full Foot, Basic, and mobile app-based scanning solutions. Revenue is one-time per device sale.
2. Software Licensing (pedoffice, InsoleDesigner): Licensing of pedoffice management software and InsoleDesigner CAD construction software. Offered as software solutions with regular maintenance and updates included. DevExpress components underpin the software platform.
3. Contract Manufacturing (Auftragsfertigung): Full-service outsourced insole manufacturing where pedcad handles the complete production workflow — from scan data receipt to finished insole delivery. Customers outsource all manufacturing to pedcad and focus on patient care.
4. VALINOS Branded Products: Sale of VALINOS branded orthopaedic insoles through the VALINOS partner network. These are 3D-printed or CNC-milled insoles bearing the company's own brand, sold as finished medical devices.
5. Training Services (pedACADEMY): Practice-oriented training programs covering digital production technologies, 3D printing, VALINOS, and pedoffice software. Conducted with experienced instructors in small groups with real-world use cases. Part of customer success and retention strategy.
6. E-commerce (Dealer Shop): Online shop selling equipment, accessories, and consumables including 3D printers, scanners, software licences, and TPU filaments. Customers include existing partners and end customers purchasing consumables and spare parts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

pedcad foot technology GmbH supplies orthopaedic shoetechnology businesses, medical supply retailers, sports orthopaedics practices, and safety footwear providers with an integrated digital workflow for custom orthopaedic insole production. Its offering bundles proprietary 3D laser foot scanners (ped3D Full Foot, ped3D Basic, ped3D mobile iPhone app), the pedoffice analysis and practice management software plus InsoleDesigner CAD construction software, a family of ped3D 3D printers using TPU filament and CNC milling machines, the proprietary VALINOS brand of finished orthopaedic insoles, and a full contract manufacturing (Auftragsfertigung) service for partners that outsource production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VALINOS: Proprietary brand of orthopaedic insoles produced by pedcad foot technology. VALINOS represents their premium custom orthopaedic insoles.

Products and services

• ped3D Full Foot 3D Laser Scanner High-precision 3D full-foot laser scanner for orthopaedic shoetechnology workshops, Sanitätshäuser, and sports orthopaedics practices; captures the entire foot in ~3.2 seconds with ±1mm accuracy and outputs STL, WRL, JPG formats.
• ped3D Basic 3D Laser Scanner Entry-level 3D laser scanner for orthopaedic practices; scans sole, foam impressions, and existing insoles, includes heel laser plumb line and pedoffice Lite software, and is upgradeable to pedmodeler.
• ped3D mobile iPhone Scanning App Mobile app that turns an iPhone 10/X or later into a 3D foot scanner via the TrueDepth front-camera depth sensor, used by orthopaedic retailers, safety footwear dealers, and at-home consultations for sizing and arch capture.
• pedoffice Practice Management and Analysis Software All-in-one measurement, analysis, and order management software for orthopaedic and medical supply practices; processes static 2D measurements, dynamic 2D foot pressure measurements, and 3D foot form measurements, manages customer data, insole orders, VALINOS orders, documentation, and billing, and integrates with all pedcad measurement devices and zebris gait analysis systems.
• InsoleDesigner CAD Construction Software CAD software for automated insole construction that overlays multiple foot measurements, supports freeform modelling and size adaptation, and exports directly to 3D printing or CNC milling; integrates with pedoffice for order data transfer.
• ped3D-FLX2 3D Printer for Orthopaedic Insoles 3D printer purpose-built for orthotic insole production using TPU filament, delivering clean and precise output with simple operation for orthopaedic practices producing insoles in-house.
• ped3D-solebox 3D Printer 3D printer in the ped3D family used for orthopaedic insole production using TPU filament, designed for orthopaedic shoetechnology workshops adding in-house additive manufacturing capacity.
• ped3D-FLX+ 3D Printer 3D printer in the ped3D series for orthopaedic insole production using TPU filament, used by orthopaedic practices and contract manufacturing partners producing custom insoles.
• Auftragsfertigung (Contract Insole Manufacturing Service) Full-service outsourced custom insole manufacturing for orthopaedic partners who want to focus on patient care; pedcad handles the complete workflow from scan data receipt through 3D printing / CNC milling to finished insole delivery, with finished insoles typically delivered in a few working days.
• VALINOS Branded Orthopaedic Insoles Proprietary brand of premium custom orthopaedic insoles produced by pedcad using 3D printing and/or CNC milling and distributed through the VALINOS partner network as a finished, branded medical device for end customers.
• pedACADEMY Training Programmes Practice-oriented training programmes covering digital production technologies, 3D printing, VALINOS, and pedoffice software, delivered by experienced instructors in small groups with real-world use cases to customers of the pedcad ecosystem.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3D scans with ±1mm accuracy in approximately 3.2 seconds per foot
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ortholabsport (Italy)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 October 2025Italian sports orthopaedics centre that has been successfully using pedcad technology for two years. In partnership with Mariani Medical, Ortholabsport focuses on precision, efficiency, and innovation. Training provided on CAD system and printer maintenance. Giammauro and Alessandro from Ortholabsport completed advanced training at pedcad's headquarters.
• Forcelab (South Korea)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2025New distribution partner in South Korea. Together, pedcad and Forcelab strengthen innovation, precision, and service capability in the region. Customers in South Korea benefit from a local contact person, faster support, and modern technology. The partnership sets new benchmarks for precision, comfort, and efficiency in foot care.
• iSUN3D (China)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2024Key strategic partner in China. Dominik Walter (CEO) undertook an intensive trip to China in November 2024 to deepen cooperation. Joint Sino-German Foot and Spine Health Standardization Solution launched, offering standardised solutions from data acquisition to production. Multiple joint workshops and trainings conducted with doctors and professors at the Human Biomechanics and Foot & Spine Orthopedics Congress. Business model based on pedcad's digital workflow being implemented at scale in the Chinese market.
• UFIT (Singapore)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2024Singapore-based fitness and sports technology company that installed a complete pedcad system via distribution partners Biomechanix and The Running Room. System includes ped3D-FLX2 printer, ped3D base scanner, and pedoffice software, integrated with zebris treadmill for gait analysis. UFIT also joined the VALINOS partner network.
• Biomechanix (Australia)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 July 2023Established Australian company distributing zebris motion analysis systems. Serves a large sports retail chain with 100+ stores, as well as numerous podologists and physiotherapists. pedcad product range complements Biomechanix's existing portfolio, enabling their partners to offer insoles based on zebris analysis results. Presented pedcad solutions at the APodA Conference in Brisbane.
• The Running Room (Singapore)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 July 2023Singapore-based partner involved in the installation of the complete pedcad system at UFIT Singapore, alongside Biomechanix. Represents a local touchpoint for sports retail in Singapore.
• Tvoya Stopa / Ortomed Holding (Ukraine)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 May 2023Ukrainian orthopaedic company operating pedoffice software at 21 locations, enabling seamless data exchange and collaboration. Travelled from Kyiv to Oberkochen to learn about 3D printing capabilities and Insole Designer software. VALINOS 3D-printed insoles generated significant interest for potential availability in Ukraine.
• Mariani Medical (Italy)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 October 2022Italian showcase company for training in high-tech methods and systems for gait and posture analysis. Officially authorised distribution partner for zebris Medical GmbH in Italy. Combines expertise in analysis technology with pedcad's insole provision. pedoffice software integrates directly with Mariani's motion analysis data for seamless insole design. Customers can choose local 3D printing or pedcad's central production.
• IMEO Ortopedi AB (Sweden)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 September 2022Long-term Swedish partner represented by Lars and Andreas Skoglund. Andreas Skoglund, a former professional handball player, is being prepared to lead the company in its next generation, specialising in sports provision. Latest pedcad solutions in software, 3D scanning, and 3D printing were presented.
• Zebris Medical GmbH (Germany)coreTechnology or IntegrationGerman medical technology company specialising in motion and gait analysis systems. pedcad's pedoffice software integrates directly with zebris pressure measurement plates and treadmill systems. Analysis data from zebris equipment flows directly into pedcad's insole design workflow. zebris is referenced in multiple partner stories (Mariani Medical Italy, Biomechanix Australia, UFIT Singapore).
• Orthopedie Walter (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company of pedcad foot technology, also based in Oberkochen. Operates an orthopaedic shoetechnology business under the same roof, providing pedcad with in-house manufacturing capability and deep domain expertise. This sister-company relationship is the foundation of pedcad's ability to offer full contract manufacturing services.
• Hochschule Heilbronn (Heilbronn University of Technology, Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman university in cooperative research partnership with pedcad. Two student thesis projects (Abschlussarbeiten) developed AI-based systems that will take over key workflow steps in analysis and construction of digital insoles, advancing the digitisation of orthopaedic technology.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Footbalance: Footbalance (Finland) provides custom-moulded insoles via a retail and scanning network. It is a competing custom-insole brand offering, addressing similar end-customer foot health needs as pedcad's VALINOS line.
• Spentys: Spentys is a Belgian 3D-printed orthotics platform offering scanning-to-print workflows for custom insoles and braces. It competes directly with pedcad in the integrated digital orthotic manufacturing niche and serves a similar orthotic workshop customer base.
• RSscan International: RSscan International (Belgium) provides plantar pressure measurement and foot scanning systems used to design custom insoles. It is a direct competitor to pedcad's 3D foot scanning and CAD-based insole design workflow.
• Sensor Medica: Sensor Medica is an Italian provider of foot scanning and pressure measurement systems used in orthotic and podiatric assessment. It competes with pedcad's ped3D scanners and pedoffice software stack for the same orthopaedic and podiatry customer segment.
• Tekscan: Tekscan offers pressure mapping sensors and gait analysis systems used in orthotic insole design and evaluation. It overlaps with pedcad's pressure-measurement integration story (and partners like zebris) for clinical and research customers.

Broad incumbents

• Materialise: Materialise is a Belgium-based leader in 3D printing software and services with a dedicated medical line including custom orthotics and insoles. It overlaps with pedcad in 3D-printed custom insoles but operates across far broader additive manufacturing verticals.
• Ottobock: Ottobock is a global orthopaedic devices leader with a presence in custom orthotics, prosthetics, and digital manufacturing. It represents the large-incumbent threat that could compress pedcad's niche if it expands its 3D-printed orthotic insole offering.
• Bauerfeind AG: Bauerfeind is a large German manufacturer of orthopaedic supports, braces, and insoles sold through medical retailers. It competes with pedcad's VALINOS branded insoles at the finished-product level and dwarfs pedcad in scale and distribution.

Others

• Roland DG: Roland DG is a manufacturer of CNC milling machines and 3D printers widely used in orthotic insole production. It is an enabling equipment provider to the same orthotic workshops pedcad serves, rather than a direct competitor, but represents an alternative in the manufacturing-tooling layer.

Emerging players

• Zebris Medical GmbH: Zebris Medical is a German gait and posture analysis company whose systems integrate directly with pedcad's pedoffice software. It is a complementary technology partner today, but its gait-analysis capability places it as an adjacent player in the same digital orthotic workflow.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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