All types of Cad-Cam programs available to design foot orthotics.

Re: All types of Open Source Orthotic Design Software available.

Open Source has been a butchered concept in this industry. Usually, people really mean the ability to chose a lab to connect with for their production needs. In that respect, OreTek is an open system in that assuming the user purchased it, they get to chose the OreTek lab they want to connect to. OreTek as a client system (without a router) is a fully functional CadCam system with nearly 400 variables that are used to design an orthosis. In many areas, a client/server package is available, or can be as long as those inside a working radius of pre-existing client/server sites are in agreement. In the US, it's a 200 mile radius. In the case of a presentation I'll be making to a local practice, they'll have brochures from 2 companies in Ohio, one choice in Indiana, and one in Memphis, but have the total freedom to chose others.

By the purest definition of Open Source, it is not. However, data transferred from Client to Client/Server sites is free (No click charges). My own royalties are amortized into the finished products and there is no charge for software, technical support, offsite backups, nor updates. My client/server customers typically charge between $65.00 and $85.00 typically, and OreTek Client systems typically become a direct replacement for couriers.

There are videos of my product on my website, referenced below, with all prices present. OreTek produces all 3 products you mention, and later next year will also be able to produce Aluminum moulds for injection moulded prefabs. From my own perspective, the less dependence we have on international suppliers, the better off we'll be. I want us to be headed in the direction of proudly making products that are native to our respective countries, not only for prescription devices, but for prefabs as well.

Pegasus RadScan units are a collaboration between Pegasus Orthoses and myself, which features an enclosure designed and manufactured in Ireland, and a drop-in kit supplied by me. This unit requires the purchase of a laptop or desktop and the price has yet to be set for their portion of the assembly.

RadScan AIO is the lowest price laser scanning system in this industry, only 2 components shy of being 100% American made (camera and casters). More recent updates have now also allowed for Road Warrior configurations (mobile phone based internet) at least in 2 networks, Sprint, and Ireland based, Neteor for both outgoing orders and incoming technical support.