What Shapemakers does

Shapemakers (formerly OrthoShapes) is a Dutch private limited company (B.V.) founded in 2012 and headquartered in Ede, Netherlands. The company operates a digital production ecosystem for the orthotic, prosthetic, podotherapy, shoetechnics, and mobility-aid sectors, operating on a "you design, we produce" model. Its core customers are clinical practitioners and orthotic workshops that require scanned patient data to be converted into custom-fabricated supports, braces, insoles, and footwear components.

The company's service offering spans three revenue streams: (1) distribution of 3D scanners (Shining3D, Structure Sensor) and CAD/CAM software (Rodin4D, Shapeshift 3D) for in-clinic digitization; (2) contract manufacturing services using CNC milling and 3D printing to produce finished orthotic and mobility devices; and (3) consumer-facing commemorative products (pregnancy keepsakes, memorial figurines). A Microsoft Power Apps-based order portal underpins the customer ordering workflow. The firm employs approximately 10 people and operates without external funding or a parent company.

The business model is consultative and sales-led, targeting mid-market B2B customers across the Benelux region. Notable named customers include Guido Schoenen, OIM Orthopedie, B&C Custom Bracing, Fysiomed Amsterdam, and the Bewegingsvisie purchasing collective, the last of which was secured through a tender win in 2025 covering multiple affiliated practices for a two-year period. The 2022 rebrand from OrthoShapes to Shapemakers signaled an explicit widening of scope beyond orthopaedics into sport, industry, and consumer segments.

Name

Shapemakers

Legal name

Orthoshapes B.V.

Website

https://shapemakers.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Shapemakers is a Dutch B2B company that distributes 3D scanners and CAD/CAM software and provides CNC milling and 3D printing services for orthotic, prosthetic, podotherapy, and mobility-aid practitioners, following a you-design-we-produce model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopaedic Manufacturing Services

NAICS

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Footwear, (No Rubber) (3140), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthotics & Bracing (AFO/KAFO, Spinal, Soft Goods Supports) (HLAHAMAC), Comfort, Orthopedic & Medical Footwear (CRAAACAG), Electronics & Industrial Component 3D Printing Services (enclosures, fixtures, functional parts) (IMAAADAL)

Keywords

• 3D printed orthotics
• Orthopaedic manufacturing services
• CAD/CAM software distribution
• Custom orthotic insoles
• CNC milling orthopaedics

Headquarters

HQ city

Ede

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 3D Scanning Equipment Distribution: Distribution of 3D scanners including EinScan H2, M4D Scan, Structure Sensor Pro, and Shining3D Einstar to orthopaedic practices.
2. CAD/CAM Software Distribution: Distribution of correction software including Rodin4D NEO, Rodin4D FitFlow, Rodin4D Arkad, and related orthopaedic design software solutions.
3. CNC Milling Services: Production and milling of orthopaedic moulds including prosthetic sockets, torso models, hand/arm orthoses, and seating/lying solutions in PIR, MDF, and soft foam materials.
4. 3D Printing Services: 3D printing of orthopaedic devices including insoles, corsets, seat cushions, body jackets using Foamy TPU, Programmable Foam, and Polypropylene materials.
5. Custom Orthopaedic Products: Production of custom orthopaedic products including 3D-printed insoles, commemorative pregnancy sculptures, memorial figurines, and orthopaedic corsets as extended product offerings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shapemakers (Orthoshapes B.V.) is a Dutch orthopaedic production partner that distributes 3D scanning hardware and CAD/CAM correction software (Rodin4D suite) and operates CNC milling and 3D printing services to produce custom orthopaedic devices including insoles, corsets, seat cushions, body jackets, and lying/sitting orthoses. The company operates a 'you design, we produce' model aimed at orthopaedic technicians, podotherapists, orthopaedic shoetechnicians, and mobility/care institutions.

Product overview

Shapemakers (formerly OrthoShapes, founded 2012) offers a comprehensive digital orthopedic production ecosystem combining hardware distribution, CAD/CAM software distribution, and additive/subtractive manufacturing services. Their portfolio centers on three core areas: (1) Distribution of third-party 3D scanners (EinScan H2, M4D Scan, Structure Sensor Pro, Shining3D Einstar) and CAD/CAM software (Rodin4D NEO, Rodin4D FitFlow, Rodin4D Arkad); (2) Production of custom 3D-printed orthopedic products including insoles, corsets/braces, seat cushions, and lying/sitting ortheses; (3) CNC milling services for orthopedic models. They serve podotherapy, shoe technology, orthopedics, and mobility markets across orthopedics, sport, and industry sectors. Their model emphasizes 'you design, we produce' — acting as an extension of customers' workshops rather than a turnkey platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rodin4D NEO Full-featured CAD/CAM software for orthopaedic technicians to replace traditional plaster work with digital files, offering powerful tools, customisable libraries, and a user-friendly interface for designing orthoses and prostheses.
• Rodin4D FitFlow Workflow design software that lets users set up their own 3D-printing workflows for AFOs, knee braces, helmets, thumb orthoses, prosthetics, and more, simplifying each step with a user-friendly interface and pre-built workflow libraries.
• Rodin4D Arkad Digital design tool for orthopaedic insoles enabling step-by-step design from templates or patient scans, with specialised tool libraries, real-time 3D preview, an integrated iPhone/iPad scan app, and a multi-density printer.
• 3D Printed Insoles Custom 3D-printed orthopaedic insoles produced from digital CAD designs, printed in Foamy TPU (EVA-like) or Programmable Foam (Soft TPU) for daily and orthopaedic use.
• 3D Printed Orthopaedic Corsets and Braces 3D-printed orthopaedic corsets and spinal orthoses (including scoliosis braces) produced from digital designs with precise pressure distribution and correction zones, using polypropylene (PP) filament approved for orthopaedic body jackets.
• 3D Printed Orthopaedic Seat Cushions Precision 3D-printed orthopaedic seat cushions for wheelchair users, custom-fitted to body contours for pressure-point reduction and improved sitting posture and mobility.
• Lying Orthoses and Positioning Systems Custom lying ortheses and positioning systems for healthcare institutions, home care, and rehabilitation, including modular positioning blocks, pressure-relieving braces, and abduction cushions for pressure distribution and decubitus prevention.
• Sitting Ortheses and Custom Seat Systems Custom sitting ortheses, seat shells, and positioning systems for wheelchairs, rehabilitation devices, and long-term care, produced via CNC milling or 3D printing with foam for comfort and PIR for structural components.
• Orthopaedic Model Milling Service CNC milling service for orthopaedic moulds including prosthetic sockets, torso models, hand and arm orthoses, and complete sitting and lying solutions, using PIR (rigid foam), MDF, and soft foam materials for different applications.
• EinScan H2 3D Scanner Second-generation handheld 3D scanner with integrated colour camera, wide field of view, and hybrid light sources, offering accuracy up to 0.05mm and resolution up to 0.2mm for orthopaedic scanning.
• M4D Scan 3D Scanner High-precision 3D scanner with accuracy up to 0.05mm, motion detection for patients who have difficulty sitting still, and LED lighting safe for medical conditions such as epilepsy, integrating with Rodin4D software.
• Structure Sensor Pro 3D Scanner Portable LiDAR-based 3D scanner for rapid and accurate body-part scanning, featuring a high-resolution colour camera, invisible infrared light, and wireless iPad operation for full freedom of movement.
• Shining3D Einstar 3D Scanner White-light 3D scanner capturing hundreds of photos per minute with accuracy up to 0.05mm maximum deviation, capable of scanning in original colours for marker detection, with plug-and-play functionality and eye-friendly projector light.
• 3D Printed Pregnancy Keepsakes 3D-printed realistic pregnancy figurines created as lasting mementos, fully customisable in expression and pose and made from high-quality durable materials.
• 3D Printed Memorial Figurines Lifelike 3D-printed memorial figurines for preserving memories of loved ones, fully customisable and made from high-quality durable materials with compassionate craftsmanship.
• 3D Printed Body Jackets 3D-printed personalised body jackets using polypropylene (PP) filament (approved for orthopaedic applications), enabling varying stiffness and ventilation holes in different areas in a single workflow.

Quantifiable outcome

• Process time reduction of approximately one week for orthopaedic shoetechnics (Guido Schoenen case study)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BewegingsvisiecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Shapemakers won the Bewegingsvisie tender in 2025 for milling all models for Bewegingsvisie members. This partnership covers Centrum Orthopedie Rotterdam, ProReva, Guido Schoenen Orthopedie, Gardeslen Orthopaedie, OTH, OTNN, Heckert & van Lierop, and LM Orthopedie for a two-year period.
• Rodin4DcoreTechnology or IntegrationRodin4D is a key software partner for Shapemakers. The company distributes Rodin4D software products including NEO (full CAD/CAM solution), FitFlow (workflow design), and Arkad (insoles design). Rodin4D is described as providing correction software with Shapemakers serving as distributor.
• Shining3DcoreTechnology or IntegrationShining3D is the manufacturer of scanners distributed by Shapemakers, including the Einstar white light scanner and EinScan H2. Shapemakers serves as distributor for Shining3D products in the orthopaedic market.
• Shapeshift 3DcoreTechnology or IntegrationShapeshift 3D collaborated with Shapemakers on the B&C Custom Bracing case study for 3D-printed knee braces. The partnership enables processing knee scans into perfectly fitting orthopaedic brace designs.
• MecurisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMecuris is mentioned as a software platform option for orthopaedic professionals, allowing up to 5 free models per month. Shapemakers offers Mecuris as part of their software portfolio recommendations.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Materialise: Belgian global leader in 3D printing software and services with a dedicated medical segment producing patient-specific implants, orthopaedic guides, and orthoses. Overlaps with Shapemakers in 3D-printed orthopaedic devices and CAD software but operates at vastly broader scale across industries.
• Ottobock: Global market leader in prosthetics, orthotics, and exoskeletons. Competes with Shapemakers in orthotic device end-markets and is increasingly investing in digital workflows and 3D-printed orthoses that overlap with Shapemakers' service offering.
• Pohlig: German orthopaedic technology specialist manufacturing orthoses, prostheses, and orthopaedic footwear with growing digital workflow capabilities. Comparable end-customer base (orthopaedic technicians, shoetechnicians) and product mix to Shapemakers, with broader European reach.

Direct peers

• Mecuris: Germany-based digital orthopaedic solutions provider offering a cloud platform for designing and 3D-printing patient-specific orthoses and prosthetics. Directly comparable to Shapemakers' CAD/CAM software + 3D printing service model for orthopaedic devices.
• Rodin4D: French developer of CAD/CAM software (NEO, FitFlow, Arkad) for orthotic, prosthetic, and orthopaedic insole design. Although a key supplier to Shapemakers, Rodin4D also sells directly in its home market, making it a comparable digital-orthopaedic platform peer.
• Spentys: Belgian scale-up offering a digital workflow platform for 3D-printed orthoses and immobilization devices, serving orthotists and O&P practices across Europe. Directly comparable to Shapemakers in orthopaedic digitization, 3D printing of braces/orthoses, and software-enabled custom device production.

Others

• Sintratec: Swiss provider of selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printers and services with use cases in orthopaedic and orthotic device production. Adjacent comparison point as a 3D printing hardware/software vendor operating in European medical markets.
• Shining3D: Chinese manufacturer of 3D scanners (EinScan, Einstar) distributed by Shapemakers into the Dutch orthopaedic market. Comparable as an upstream technology provider whose products Shapemakers relies on, and which could choose to sell direct or via alternative distributors.

Emerging players

• FIT AG: Germany-based additive manufacturing service provider with medical device production capabilities including orthopaedic and orthotic components. Comparable to Shapemakers as a 3D printing service bureau serving regulated medical/orthopaedic customers.
• Oceanz: Dutch 3D printing service bureau specializing in on-demand plastic and metal parts, including medical applications. Listed as a Shapemaker partner and comparable as a Netherlands-based additive manufacturing service provider, though broader in end-market focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shape-makers

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Shapemakers