Outsourcing the production of orthotic insoles

Do you manage your own printers, materials and production expertise, or would you prefer to outsource this? As a podiatrist, you assess the scan and design the orthotic insole, Shapemakers We carry out a technical check of the file and 3D-print the orthotic insole according to your design. This works for practices just starting out with digital production, as well as for those wishing to adopt a systematic approach. Discuss the options with us and we’ll see what suits your practice best. 

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As a podiatrist, which production tasks can you outsource? 

We 3D-print orthotic insoles based on your digital design, in various styles, materials, hardness levels and finishes. Thanks to multi-zone printing, you can combine multiple hardness zones within a single insole, precisely where the patient needs them. 

Orders can be placed for individual pairs or in larger quantities. We supply the insoles ready for production; any final steps, such as fitting a protective film, can be carried out by you in your practice or we can take care of them for you. Do you have a special design, a non-standard size or a new application? Please let us know. 

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Outsourcing the 3D printing of orthotic insoles 

We print your digital insole design layer by layer to create a physical orthotic insole, using TPU-based materials suitable for multi-zone printing. We carry out a technical check on every file, verifying dimensions and wall thickness, amongst other things, before we begin. 

We work with the standard requirements for design files from podiatry CAD software; if you’re unsure whether your file meets these requirements, we’ll be happy to advise you. After printing, we check the finish, carefully package the insoles and deliver them to your practice. We process repeat orders and customised designs based on your previously supplied file, and we’re also able to adapt to sudden spikes in volume. 

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Why outsource the production of orthotic insoles? 

No need to invest in your own professional printing system, and no time wasted on maintenance, calibration or troubleshooting. No stock management for printing materials, no separate production space and no staff member required to monitor the printing process on a daily basis. 

Your production capacity automatically scales with the number of orders, and you can easily reproduce the same digital design. This leaves you with more time for research, treatment and patient/client care. For start-up practices, practices with multiple locations or those with fluctuating production volumes, outsourcing is often a logical first step towards digital working, without having to manage the entire production process yourself straight away. 

From foot scan to 3D-printed orthotic insole 

  1. You take a scan or digital measurement of the foot. 
  2. The orthotic insole is designed using suitable CAD software. 
  3. The file is submitted via the order portal. 
  4. We carry out a technical review of the design. 
  5. The orthotic insole is 3D-printed. 
  6. The product is being checked. 
  7. The orthotic insole is delivered to your practice. 

We work with various scanners and software packages; if you’re unsure whether your system is compatible, we’ll be happy to check. When placing an order, please provide the necessary details; we’ll get back to you promptly with answers to any technical queries. We can easily process changes to an existing design and repeat orders based on the file you’ve previously supplied. 

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Shapemakers’ services 

We help new practices get started with their first orders. We provide support with software integrations and file submission, and offer technical advice where necessary. You can track the status of your orders yourself via the order portal. 

If a file is incorrect or cannot be printed, we will contact you to resolve the issue together. If you prefer to work with a single point of contact, we can arrange that for you. And are you considering starting your own production later on? We can also support you in that transition to a digital workflow. 

What makes Shapemakers a suitable manufacturing partner? 

Experience in digital manufacturing within foot care and orthopaedics, with knowledge of the entire workflow from foot scan to orthotic insole. We offer technical support for files and software, and manufacture products based on your own design. 

For repeat orders, we ensure consistent production, and we scale up in line with the number of orders received. Whether you choose to outsource or eventually produce in-house, we support you in both scenarios. You can place and track all your orders yourself via the order portal. 

Want to outsource the production of your orthotic insoles? 

From individually designed orthotic insoles to multi-zone applications: Shapemakers handles 3D printing production for podiatry practices, whether on an occasional or regular basis. Discuss your current working methods and production volume with us, and we’ll work with you to see if outsourcing is the right fit for your practice. If you’re already a customer, please place your order via the order portal. 

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