PAL Health Technologies

What PAL Health Technologies does

PAL Health Technologies, operating as SOLO Laboratories, Inc. (SOLO Labs), is a U.S. manufacturer of custom orthotics and ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) braces established in 1976 and headquartered at 415 South Laurel St., Kutztown, Pennsylvania. The company serves licensed healthcare practitioners — podiatrists, orthopedists, and chiropractors — who prescribe custom lower-extremity devices for their patients. SOLO Labs employs 51-100 people and operates as an independent, privately held manufacturer with no disclosed parent company, investors, or ownership structure.

The company's core technology is the viSo 3D foot scanning platform, currently offered as viSo 3 (iPad Pro) and viSo ID3 (iPhone), which captures plantar, medial, lateral, posterior heel, and toe geometry using the device's front-facing camera. The legacy viSo 2 variant used an external Structure Sensor camera mounted on an iPad. Scans feed directly into SOLO's manufacturing workflow, which incorporates 3D printing to produce custom orthotics — including Premier Functional, SOLO Limited, Premier Accommodative, Relief and Relief+, Premier Dress, and Pre-molded lines (including a children's line) — and custom AFO braces under the Richie Braces and Advance Braces product ranges. The viSo scanning app is HIPAA compliant, approved for VA use, and does not require capture of Protected Health Information.

SOLO Labs operates a self-serve, product-led go-to-market model. The viSo scanning application is offered free with no monthly fee, and practitioners download it from the Apple App Store, perform patient scans, and submit orders through SOLO's digital order form. Custom orthotic and AFO pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Revenue is generated exclusively through the sale of manufactured custom devices — the scanning tool functions as a customer acquisition and retention layer rather than a revenue line. Marketing is conducted through the company's website, blog, customer portal, trade event participation, and a new account application process. Distribution is direct-to-practitioner with no intermediary layer, eliminating inbound shipping costs to the ordering clinician.

Name

PAL Health Technologies

Legal name

SOLO Laboratories, Inc.

Website

https://xtremity3d.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

PAL Health Technologies (SOLO Labs) manufactures custom orthotics and AFO braces for healthcare practitioners, using its free viSo 3D foot scanning app on iPad Pro and iPhone to drive a direct digital ordering workflow. Headquartered in Kutztown, PA, founded 1976.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Orthotics and Braces Manufacturing

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Custom orthotics manufacturing
• 3D foot scanning
• Ankle-foot orthotics
• Orthopedic braces
• Mobile foot scanning

Headquarters

HQ city

Pekin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Orthotics Sales: SOLO Labs manufactures and sells custom orthotics (Premier Functional, SOLO Limited, Premier Accommodative, Relief and Relief+, Premier Dress, and Pre-molded lines) to healthcare practitioners (podiatrists, orthopedists, chiropractors). Orders are submitted directly via the company's digital order form after a patient foot scan is performed.
2. Custom AFO (Ankle-Foot Orthotic) Sales: Sale of custom ankle-foot orthotics (braces), including Richie Braces and Advance Braces, to healthcare practitioners and their patients.
3. viSo Scanning Platform: The viSo scanning application is offered free of charge with no monthly fee. Revenue is generated indirectly through the orthotic and AFO orders placed by practitioners who use the platform. This creates a bundled value proposition where the scanning tool lowers the barrier to ordering custom devices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PAL Health Technologies, operating as SOLO Laboratories, Inc. (SOLO Labs), manufactures custom orthotics and ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) braces for healthcare practitioners. The company captures digital foot impressions via its proprietary viSo mobile scanning applications (viSo 3 for iPad Pro and viSo ID3 for iPhone) and fabricates custom orthotic devices and braces, supported by 3D printing in its Kutztown, Pennsylvania manufacturing facility.

Product overview

PAL Health Technologies (operating as SOLO Laboratories) is a manufacturer of custom orthotics and ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) braces. The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio centered on its viSo 3D foot scanning technology (viSo 3 for iPad Pro and viSo ID3 for iPhone), which eliminates traditional casting by capturing digital impressions of feet. These scans are used to manufacture custom orthotics including Premier Functional, Premier Accommodative, Relief and Relief+, SOLO Limited, and Premier Dress lines, as well as pre-molded options for children and general use. The company also produces custom braces through Richie Braces and Advance Braces product lines. Manufacturing is supported by 3D printing technology. The viSo scanning system is free to use with no monthly fees and is HIPAA compliant.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• viSo 3 3D foot scanning application for iPad Pro that uses the device's front-facing camera to capture plantar, medial, lateral, toe, and heel contours as digital impressions for custom orthotics and AFO fabrication.
• viSo ID3 3D foot scanning application for iPhone, compatible with specific iPhone models, that captures foot dimensions for custom orthotics and braces.
• Premier Functional Custom Orthotics Custom-fabricated orthotic devices designed for functional support and biomechanical correction of foot and lower extremity conditions.
• SOLO Limited Custom Orthotic Limited-feature custom orthotic offering tailored to specific patient needs within the SOLO Labs product line.
• Premier Accommodative Orthotic Custom orthotic designed for accommodative support, providing cushioning and pressure relief for patients.
• Relief and Relief+ Custom Orthotic Custom orthotic line focused on pain relief and comfort for patients requiring additional support.
• Premier Dress Custom Orthotics Custom orthotics designed for wear inside dress shoes, offering discreet support.
• Pre-molded Orthotics Pre-molded orthotic devices for patients who do not require fully custom solutions.
• Children's Pre-molded Orthotics Pre-molded orthotic devices specifically designed and sized for pediatric patients.
• Richie Braces Custom ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) braces designed for support and stabilization of the foot and ankle.
• Advance Braces Advanced custom bracing solutions for various orthopedic and lower-extremity needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Elimination of casting cost and mess
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Northwest Podiatric Laboratory: Custom foot orthotic manufacturer serving podiatrists across the US with functional and accommodative devices. Directly comparable to SOLO Labs in custom orthotic manufacturing and practitioner-targeted sales motion.
• Volumental: 3D foot scanning technology provider for footwear retail and orthotic fitting, using mobile/structured-light scanning. Comparable to SOLO Labs' viSo platform in mobile 3D foot capture, though Volumental primarily serves footwear brands and retailers rather than orthotic manufacturers.
• Cascade Dafo: Specialty manufacturer of custom ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) and pediatric orthotics, directly overlapping with SOLO's Richie Braces, Advance Braces, and Children's Pre-molded lines. Comparable in serving orthotists and podiatrists with custom-fabricated lower-extremity devices.
• Langer Biomechanics: Manufacturer of custom and OTC functional foot orthotics with biomechanical correction focus, selling through podiatrists and orthopedic specialists. Closely comparable to SOLO's Premier Functional line and clinical-practitioner distribution model.
• Footmaxx: Custom orthotic manufacturer (and Metascan foot scanning platform) serving podiatrists and chiropractors with custom functional orthotics. Comparable to SOLO Labs across custom orthotic manufacturing and digital foot scanning workflow integration.
• Hersco Custom Orthotics: Long-established US custom orthotics manufacturer producing functional and accommodative custom inserts for podiatrists. Highly comparable to SOLO Labs in target customers (podiatry practices), product mix (custom foot orthotics), and direct-to-practitioner distribution.
• Acor Orthopaedic: US-based manufacturer of custom and prefabricated orthotics, footwear, and diabetic insoles. Comparable to SOLO Labs across custom orthotic manufacturing, diabetic foot care focus, and direct distribution to clinical practitioners.
• KLM Orthotics Laboratory: US custom orthotic manufacturer serving podiatric and orthopedic practices with functional and accommodative inserts. Directly comparable to SOLO Labs in manufacturing approach, product mix, and practitioner-targeted sales motion.

Broad incumbents

• Aetrex: Established orthotic footwear brand and orthotics manufacturer with consumer retail and professional lines (including Footmaxx). Broader incumbent than SOLO Labs, with overlapping custom orthotic manufacturing capability but a much larger consumer footwear presence.
• Hanger Clinic (Hanger Orthopedic Group): Largest US operator of orthotic and prosthetic clinics, providing custom orthotics, braces, and AFOs to patients nationwide. Broad incumbent competing in custom lower-extremity orthoses via clinical channels, with substantially larger scale than SOLO Labs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PALHealthTech
• Facebookfacebook.com/palhealthtech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pal-health-technologies

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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