Podoprinter joins Eqwal’s Digital branch

The Eqwal Group, through its digital branch Qwadra, today announces the acquisition of Podoprinter, pioneer of continuous belt 3D printing technology for custom plantar orthoses.

For more than four years, Qwadra and Podoprinter have worked side by side to digitize podiatry practices worldwide. By formally joining forces: Podoprinter’s R&D and industrialisation teams will bolster Qwadra’s roadmap and accelerate the rollout of dedicated 3D printers and materials for foot care.

“Welcoming Podoprinter’s talent is an exceptional opportunity to speed up the digital transformation of podiatry,” says Luc Boronat, CEO of Qwadra. “Combining Arkad’s software expertise with Podoprinter’s industrial know how will give foot care professionals a faster, greener, end to end solution.”

“I am delighted with this integration and extremely excited to provide our customers with guaranteed service continuity plus an ever-expanded portfolio of cutting edge technologies,” adds Ruud Rouleaux, CEO of Podoprinter. “By joining Qwadra, we merge our continuous 3D printing expertise with the Arkad ecosystem; together we will set new benchmarks for digital podiatry while retaining the quality and responsiveness our clients already value.”

About Podoprinter

Podoprinter is the european leader in continuous belt 3D printers engineered specifically for personalised plantar orthoses. Its patented technology enables uninterrupted production, boosting productivity and precision while sustainably reducing material waste.

About Qwadra

Qwadra is the digital branch of Eqwal. An international group that unites the brands Rodin 4D, Vorum, and Techmed 3D. Qwadra specialises in CAD/CAM solutions for orthotics, prosthetics, and podiatry, and is the developer of Arkad, the end to end platform for scanning, designing, and manufacturing custom foot orthoses.