Resources
Learn how to digitalize your podiatry clinic
Practical articles for clinics, podiatrists and labs adopting a digital workflow for custom insoles.
Digital orthotics
Digital orthotics trends for 2026
The directions shaping the design and manufacture of custom insoles this year: digital workflow, lattice structures and on-demand production.
2026-05-29 · 5 min read
Print-on-demand
3D printed insoles: opportunities for clinics and labs
The market for custom 3D insoles is growing fast. Concrete opportunities for podiatry clinics and orthotic labs that adopt the digital flow.
2026-05-26 · 7 min read
STL scanning
Advantages of uploading STL files from external scanners
Why keeping your current 3D scanner and uploading the STL to ELISA is often the best move: no extra investment, no recalibration, no workflow change.
2026-05-25 · 5 min read
Clinical workflows
How a full digital flow works: scan, design, STL and print
Detailed walkthrough of each step of the digital custom-insole workflow, from the first patient touchpoint to final delivery.
2026-05-22 · 8 min read
Digital orthotics
What a TPMS lattice structure is and why it matters in insoles
Accessible technical explanation of the TPMS lattice structure, its mechanical advantages, and why it's become the standard for modern 3D insoles.
2026-05-20 · 6 min read
Sports insoles
Custom sport insoles for running, trail and CrossFit
How sport insoles are designed for runners, trail athletes and high-impact disciplines: load zones, reinforcements and materials per sport.
2026-05-18 · 6 min read
Clinical workflows
How to digitalize a podiatry clinic step by step
A practical roadmap for clinics moving to a digital insole workflow: required equipment, software, training and ROI.
2026-05-15 · 7 min read
CAD/CAM orthotics
Traditional vs CAD/CAM insoles: what changes for the clinic
Side-by-side comparison of the artisanal method and the digital CAD/CAM flow: precision, time per patient, traceability and clinic profitability.
2026-05-12 · 6 min read
Podiatry technology
Podiatry software: what a modern platform should have
Key features that set a professional podiatry platform apart from a generic tool. What to look for before choosing.
2026-05-05 · 7 min read
STL scanning
How to use a 3D scanner to create custom insoles
Practical guide for podiatry clinics: how to integrate an existing 3D scanner into a digital insole design workflow.
2026-04-22 · 5 min read
Digital orthotics
What custom 3D orthotic insoles are and how they're designed
An introduction to custom 3D insole design, the differences vs. traditional insoles, and how they're generated from a foot scan.
2026-04-10 · 6 min read
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