Orthotics software developments

The most obvious change has been the division of the software into two programs – OrthoModel and OrthoMill for design and manufacture, respectively. A number of new functions have also been added in response to requests from the various orthotics companies that are supporting the development of the system. The division of the software into two programs has increased the purchasing flexibility for customers; giving both practitioners and laboratories the option to choose the combination of software which best suits their needs. The combined programs provide a complete solution for the production of high-quality insoles for both the comfort and medical markets. The entire process is driven by a series of easy-to-use menus, which incorporate the terminology used by the industry to describe the various features of the orthotic. This makes it easy for medical and footwear professionals to use, even those having no previous CADCAM experience. The main addition to the program is a new method for creating “foot-positive” models. This allows patterns to be designed directly from scan data taken from the patient’s foot to create foot orthotics in a variety of materials, including carbon fibre.