Independent software for 3D podiatry

From prescription to printed insole. No CAD. No closed systems.

Design with clinical parameters —no CAD—, validate the mesh, print it yourself in TPU and generate the MDR declaration in one click. Standard STL/3MF files, without depending on a closed vendor.

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50–70 %less cost than a closed system

No CADclinical parameters only

1 clickMDR declaration included

STL/3MFany FDM printer

The problem

Digital insole manufacturing is still trapped in proprietary ecosystems.

Dependency

Many workflows force clinics to use one vendor's software, materials, services or machines.

Limited transparency

The professional does not always control how the prescription becomes the final part.

Technical barrier

Generic CAD is not designed for podiatrists or for fast clinical decisions.

Who it is for

Built for professionals who want control over digital manufacturing.

Podiatry clinics

For teams that want to move from prescription to printable part without learning generic CAD.

Labs and manufacturers

For producing custom insoles with standard files, traceability and slicer review before manufacturing.

FDM workflows with TPU

For professionals already using scanners, Bambu/Orca/PrusaSlicer or 3D printing services.

Flow

From clinical judgement to printable file.

An interface built to prescribe, preview and manufacture without turning the podiatrist into a CAD technician or locking the output into a closed platform.

Anatomical reference

Import a foot or cast scan to fit the insole to real anatomy without turning scan noise into final geometry.

Clinical prescription

Adjust arch, heel cup and postings in degrees, and add corrections by their clinical name —Cluffy, retrocapital bar, plantar fascia trident, heel cup, wedges and offloads— with no CAD tools.

Zonal firmness

Define mechanical behavior in rearfoot, midfoot and forefoot with understandable presets: soft, medium, firm or very firm.

Open manufacturing

Export STL for any slicer or a 3MF project with TPU settings prepared for slicing and printing.

Demo

Watch the full workflow in action.

A real walkthrough of Podia3D: scan as reference, clinical adjustments, corrections with firmness and file preparation for open manufacturing.

Try it on your next real case.

Limited pilot seats during this prototype phase.

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Real product

From scan to manufacturing in one workflow.

Screenshots from the current prototype: 3D scans from any source, corrections with their own firmness, automatic 3MF modifiers and working documentation for traceability.

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3D scans from any source

Import foot scans created with 3D scanners, mobile apps or external workflows and use them as visual reference to place the insole.

Compatible ecosystem

Standard files for the FDM workflow you already use.

Podia3D exports STL and 3MF projects for reviewing, slicing and printing in TPU with common slicers and manufacturing ecosystems, without locking the insole into one vendor.

Slicers

Bambu Studio

Ultimaker Cura

OrcaSlicer

PrusaSlicer

Printing ecosystems

Bambu Lab

Prusa Research

Creality

Raise3D

Ultimaker

Logos and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Compatibility is based on standard formats and should always be verified in the slicer before manufacturing.

Documentation that writes itself

The MDR declaration for every insole, in one click.

Alongside the STL it generates the custom-made device declaration (Annex XIII, EU Regulation 2017/745), ready to archive.

Issued as a working draft: review, signature and final conformity are the manufacturer's responsibility. Prototype not certified as a medical device.

Unique device identification (UDI) by date, size and side.

Full prescription and recommended manufacturing parameters.

Mesh verification and the STL SHA-256 hash for design ↔ part traceability.

Manufacturer and prescriber details remembered between sessions; minimized patient code.

No vendor lock-in

Design, review and manufacture without depending on a proprietary ecosystem.

Podia3D starts from verifiable parametric geometry and generates standard STL/3MF files you can review before manufacturing.

Standard formats: STL and 3MF
Watertight mesh validated before export
Runs in the browser, no heavy installation
Clinical parameters instead of generic CAD
Scan as visual reference, not a closed dependency
MDR documentation draft with STL traceability

Scan as visual reference: it does not deform the insole or inject scan noise into the final mesh.

Watertight mesh validated before export, with geometry designed for FDM manufacturing in TPU.

Open STL for any slicer and 3MF with settings/modifiers prepared for Bambu Studio and OrcaSlicer.

MDR draft with prescription, manufacturing parameters and the STL SHA-256 hash for traceability.

The savings

Without the overcost of a closed ecosystem.

Closed 3D-printing systems sell you software, machine and material as one locked bundle at an outrageous price. With Podia3D the software is independent: pair it with any FDM printer and off-the-shelf TPU.

Closed systemWith Podia3D

PrinterProprietary machine €3,000–8,000Any standard FDM ≈ €1,000

MaterialCaptive TPU €50–100/kgOff-the-shelf TPU ≈ €30/kg

SoftwareLocked to their machine and materialIndependent subscription: your printer, your material

Lock-inOne vendor for everythingStandard STL/3MF formats, no lock-in

MDR documentationManual or separate moduleIncluded and automatic

Up to 50–70 % less than a closed printing system.

Market estimates; real savings depend on your volume and equipment. The Podia3D subscription is separate. Always verify manufacturing in your slicer.

FAQ

Questions before trying Podia3D.

Is Podia3D certified as medical device software?

No. It is a v0 prototype for pilots. Any use with real patients requires professional control, manufacturing validation and regulatory compliance by the responsible manufacturer.

Do I need CAD skills?

It should not be necessary. The interface works with clinical parameters such as arch, heel cup, postings, offloads, outline and firmness by zones.

Does the foot scan modify the geometry?

No. The scan is used as a visual reference to position and size the insole. The final geometry remains parametric and controllable.

What formats does it export?

It exports STL for any slicer and 3MF projects with TPU material, orientation and modifiers prepared for Bambu Studio / OrcaSlicer workflows.

Does it work with any 3D printer?

The STL uses a standard format and can be reviewed in any compatible slicer. Final manufacturing must always be validated with the actual printer, material and settings.

What do I need to try it?

Ideally a workflow with a 3D scanner or reference cases, a compatible slicer and the ability to print TPU on FDM. We can also start with sample cases.

How long does the pilot take?

We define it with each professional. The goal is to test the full workflow: design, export, slicer review, print and collect clinical and manufacturing feedback.

What about patient data?

For pilots with real cases, data should be minimized or anonymized, and processing instructions under GDPR should be agreed before sharing files.

Now

Request a pilot with your real printing workflow.

Podia3D is a v0 prototype. We are looking for professionals who want to test the workflow, validate STL/3MF in their slicer and print real TPU parts.

First 50 pilot seats get a 30% lifetime discount, in exchange for your feedback on the workflow and real-world printing.

The prototype is not yet certified as medical device software. MDR documentation is generated as a working draft and must be reviewed by the responsible manufacturer.

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What the pilot includes

Prototype access and initial onboarding.
Testing with your scans or with sample cases.
STL/3MF export to review in your usual slicer.
Feedback on TPU printing, fit and clinical priorities.
Clear regulatory limits: uncertified prototype and MDR documentation as a draft.

Transparent about the limits too.

Not a closed system of mandatory materials, machines or services.
Not generic CAD in disguise: decisions are expressed as podiatry prescription.
Not an automatic scan-to-insole generator; the scan is a visual reference.
Not a replacement for clinical judgement or automatic medical device certification.