01 / Collect
Guided patient inputs
Capture foot size, shoe type, activity, discomfort areas, support goals, and clinic notes.
Clinic pilot · Add a custom insole service without building a lab
Offer custom 3D‑printed insoles
in your clinic.
No CAD workflow. No scanner lock-in.
Ergono3D is insole design software that helps podiatry, orthotic, and sports rehab clinics turn patient needs into adjustable, 3D-printable insole designs. Start with guided inputs, preview the geometry online, then export an STL for in-house printing or a local production partner. For the self-serve product workflow, see the custom insole STL generator.
Clinician-controlled workflow.
Ergono3D helps generate adjustable design files. Clinical assessment and patient decisions remain with the clinic.
Common clinic use cases
Support common foot and activity-related insole cases.
Ergono3D helps clinics turn common patient needs — such as flat feet, high arches, heel instability, running discomfort, and long-standing fatigue — into adjustable 3D-printable insole designs.
Arch support
Flat feet and high arches
Create adjustable insole designs for flat feet, low arches, high arches, arch fatigue, and general support needs using guided inputs and editable arch parameters.
Heel and alignment control
Heel stability, pronation, and supination support
Adjust heel cup depth, rearfoot posting, forefoot posting, and support zones to help clinics explore different support strategies for common movement-control cases.
Activity-based insoles
Running, court sports, standing, and work footwear
Generate activity-specific insole designs for running, tennis, basketball, gym training, long-standing work, and everyday comfort cases.
Clinic workflow
Collect, generate, export, and print in four steps.
A guided, repeatable process that fits alongside existing clinical assessment — no scanner, no CAD training, and no upfront software cost.
Clinic workflow
Collect → Generate → Export → Print
02 / Generate
Build the design
Turn named clinical parameters into an adjustable 3D insole mesh without CAD modeling.
03 / Export
Download STL
Review the geometry, make final adjustments, and export a production-ready STL file.
04 / Print
Produce the insole
Print in-house or send the exported STL to a trusted production partner.
Result:
one editable design file
exported as STL and printed wherever the clinic chooses.
Need the production side? The TPU insole printing guide covers slicer settings, common failures, and finishing choices for exported STL files.
1
~5 min
Collect: guided patient inputs
Foot size, shoe type, activity, discomfort areas, support goals, and clinic notes — entered through structured questions, not CAD.
2
~30 sec
Generate: build the design from parameters
Arch height, heel cup depth, thickness, stiffness zones, posting, and other design settings — controlled through named parameters and turned into a generated 3D mesh.
3
~1 min
Export: download the printable STL
Review the generated insole or orthotic geometry in an interactive 3D preview, adjust if needed, then export the STL for production.
4
Immediate
Print: produce in-house or via service
Print the exported STL in-house or through a service partner. Your team can evaluate fit, production, and workflow before scaling.
Why Ergono3D vs other digital orthotic paths
No-CAD orthotic design software, built around how clinics actually work.
Generic CAD, scanner-locked platforms, external lab workflows, and static STL marketplaces each solve part of the problem and leave the clinic with the rest. Ergono3D was built for the full path — from prescription vocabulary to a print-ready TPU file the clinic can produce in-house.
| Path | What clinics still have to do | Ergono3D |
|---|---|---|
| Professional CAD or 3D modeling software | Hire or train a CAD specialist; translate a prescription into manual modeling each time; pay per-seat licenses | Parameters already named in prescription vocabulary — no manual modeling step |
| External orthotic lab | Wait days for each revision; accept whatever the lab produces; pay per pair | Adjust parameters in the same session and re-export — no lab back-and-forth |
| Static STL marketplace | One fixed file, no patient context, no parameter control, no slicer profile | Custom file per case, adjustable parameters, packaged with TPU slicer profiles |
| Closed scanner-locked platform | Buy specific hardware first; locked into one vendor's print and material chain | Start without a scanner; print in-house on Bambu / Prusa / Ultimaker or send out |
Average turnaround per case
Other paths
Days to weeks via external lab · Hours of CAD work per case
→
With Ergono3D
Minutes from intake to a print-ready STL — printing handled separately
Clinic ROI
Reduce the Setup Barrier Before Scaling
Most CAD/CAM orthotic setups bundle a CAD seat, a scanner, a design specialist, and lab fees per pair. Ergono3D is a no-CAD alternative that removes the upfront layer, so a clinic can validate the workflow first.
| Cost category | Typical clinic spend today | With Ergono3D |
|---|---|---|
| Orthotic CAD subscription | Annual seat fee per designer | Not required to start |
| Foot scanner hardware | Upfront capital purchase | Not required to start |
| CAD specialist headcount | FTE salary and training time | Guided inputs replace manual modeling |
| External lab fee per pair | Per-pair cost on every revision | Adjust parameters and re-export |
| Onboarding and setup time | Weeks before first usable design | Same-day print-ready STL |
How clinics use Ergono3D in practice
Three pilot patterns clinics typically run before scaling.
In conversations with clinics across · Asia-Pacific · North America · Latin America · Europe
Podiatry clinic / small clinic
Add a custom insole service without building a lab.
Starting point: A small podiatry or foot-care clinic already sees patients with foot pain, flat feet, high arches, running discomfort, or long-standing fatigue, but does not yet offer its own custom insole design service.
With Ergono3D: The clinic can start from simple guided inputs, generate a printable STL, and produce through a local 3D printing partner. This lets the clinic test a new custom insole service before investing in a full lab, scanner, or CAD workflow.
Why it matters: The clinic can expand its service offering, keep more patient follow-up in-house, and validate whether custom 3D-printed insoles are worth scaling.
Orthotic clinic
Speed up design revisions and patient feedback.
Starting point: An established orthotic clinic already provides custom orthoses or insoles, but design changes, lab communication, and revision cycles can slow down delivery.
With Ergono3D: Clinicians can adjust key parameters such as arch height, heel cup depth, posting, stiffness, and activity-specific support, then re-export an updated STL for printing.
Why it matters: The clinic can respond faster after fitting feedback, reduce waiting time for minor revisions, and make the overall orthotic workflow more efficient.
Sports rehab / physio / performance clinic
Add a practical foot-support option for active clients.
Starting point: A sports rehab, physiotherapy, running, or performance clinic often sees clients with training load issues, foot fatigue, knee tracking problems, or sport-specific support needs, but usually refers them elsewhere for custom insoles.
With Ergono3D: The practice can use assessment-based inputs to create activity-specific insole designs for running, court sports, gym training, long standing, or recovery support, then print through a partner or later bring printing in-house.
Why it matters: The clinic can add a practical product-based service, improve client retention, and bring assessment and support delivery into the same session.
Frequently asked
Clinic questions answered.
/ 01Does Ergono3D replace a podiatrist or orthotist?
No. Ergono3D does not replace clinical judgment. It is a design-file workflow tool that helps clinics generate adjustable STL files based on guided inputs and support parameters. Clinical assessment and patient decisions remain with the clinic.
/ 02Do clinics need CAD skills?
No. Ergono3D is designed around guided questions and adjustable parameters, so clinics can create printable design files without manually modeling the insole in CAD.
/ 03Do we need a foot scanner?
No scanner is required to start. Ergono3D can work from measurement-based and questionnaire-based inputs. Clinics may still use scanner data as part of their own workflow if they choose.
/ 04What does Ergono3D output?
Ergono3D outputs custom insole and orthotic STL files that can be prepared for 3D printing.
/ 05Can we print the files ourselves?
Yes. Clinics can print in-house if they have suitable printers, TPU materials, and printing experience. They can also send STL files to a print service or local manufacturing partner.
/ 06Can designs be updated after patient feedback?
Yes. Ergono3D supports parameter updates, so clinics can adjust support, thickness, heel cup, arch, or stiffness behavior after feedback — without starting from scratch.
/ 07Can clinics download an STL?
Yes. The clinic pilot includes a print-ready STL — produce it on your own printer or service partner and verify production fit before committing to a wider rollout.
/ 08How is Ergono3D different from traditional orthotic CAD/CAM software?
Traditional CAD/CAM orthotic software typically needs a trained CAD operator, a foot scanner, and per-seat licensing. Ergono3D is a browser-based, no-CAD alternative: clinics enter prescription parameters through guided questions, adjust the design, and export a print-ready TPU STL — no scanner lock-in, no manual modeling step, and credit-based pricing instead of a CAD subscription.
/ 09Is the STL export reliable and production-ready for printing?
Yes — Ergono3D generates a print-ready, watertight TPU STL built for the slicer, so the file you download is ready to print without repair or remeshing. You get 5 free preview credits to inspect the geometry in the browser first, and each STL download is a A$9.90 one-time charge with no subscription. We recommend printing one pair and verifying production fit before scaling, but the export itself is a manifold mesh intended for direct 3D printing.
/ 10How do I adjust arch height and heel cup depth in the insole design?
You adjust arch height and heel cup depth with named parameter sliders — no CAD modeling required. Ergono3D is parametric, so arch height, heel cup depth, rearfoot and forefoot posting, medial skive, and flange are all editable controls phrased in prescription vocabulary. Change a value, preview the updated geometry in the browser in real time, and re-export the STL. After patient feedback you can tweak the same parameters and re-export instead of starting over.
/ 11What is the easiest way to generate print-ready STL files for insoles?
The easiest way is a browser-based, survey-driven tool like Ergono3D: answer a short guided questionnaire, adjust parameters such as arch height and heel cup, then export a print-ready TPU STL — no CAD install and no scanner needed. The guided questionnaire covers foot size, shoe type, activity, and support goals. The whole flow runs in a browser, takes minutes per case, and ends in a manifold STL you can print in-house or send to a service partner.
/ 12Is Ergono3D browser-based? Do I need to install CAD software?
Yes, Ergono3D is fully browser-based and you do not need to install any CAD software. It runs in a standard web browser with nothing to download, no CAD seat to license, and no scanner to buy or lock into. You design, preview, and export the STL entirely online, which is why solo and small clinics can start the same day without new hardware or IT setup.
/ 13Does Ergono3D use survey or questionnaire-based patient inputs?
Yes — Ergono3D is built around a guided survey of questionnaire-based patient inputs rather than CAD modeling or mandatory scans. You answer structured questions about foot size, shoe type, activity, discomfort areas, and support goals, and the tool turns those answers into an adjustable parametric insole design. Scanner data is optional and can be used later if a clinic prefers, but it is not required to start.
/ 14Is Ergono3D suitable for a small or solo clinic?
Yes — Ergono3D is designed for solo practitioners and small clinics that want to offer custom insoles without building a lab. There is no CAD seat, no scanner purchase, and no per-seat subscription: you get 5 free preview credits and pay A$9.90 once per STL download. That low, pay-per-case setup lets a small or solo clinic validate a custom insole service before investing in dedicated hardware or staff.
/ 15How does Ergono3D scale across many patients and a busy clinic workflow?
Ergono3D scales by keeping each case to a few minutes and pricing per file, so a busy clinic can run many patients without per-seat licenses or lab turnaround. The repeatable survey-to-STL flow takes minutes per patient, parameters can be reused and adjusted between similar cases, and the one-time A$9.90 STL pricing means cost scales linearly with cases rather than with seats. Designs are revised by editing parameters and re-exporting, so revision cycles stay fast even at higher patient volume.
Clinic pilot program
A faster way to pilot custom 3D-printed insoles in your clinic.
Already assess feet with a podoscope? See podoscopy to insole design. Maker or hobbyist printing at home? See the custom insole STL generator or 3D printed insoles for makers.
Guided clinical inputs
Generate the design through guided clinical inputs.
Staff can move from assessment notes to adjustable insole geometry without manual CAD modeling.
Measurement-based start
Start with measurements and structured questions.
Use scanner data later if it helps, but do not make hardware the first purchase.
Print where you choose
Print the STL with your printer or production partner.
Check fit, TPU behavior, and revision speed before changing the wider clinic process.