Organiser of OTWorld – the world's leading event for orthopaedic technology, rehab technology and modern assistive product supply in Leipzig
Leipziger Messe GmbH (OTWorld)
Leipzig (Messe-Allee 1, 04356)New on Amplifa
About OTWorld
Leipziger Messe GmbH organises OTWorld, the world's leading event for manufacturers, distributors and service providers of modern assistive product supply at the interface between people and technology. Every two years, it combines the World Congress with the international trade fair in Leipzig to create a format that is unique worldwide. The exhibition focal points include orthopaedic technology, orthopaedic shoemaking, technical rehabilitation, surgical retail/medical supply stores and medical technology, compression therapy, robotics and AI as well as 3D printing and additive manufacturing. OTWorld 2026 attracted 623 exhibitors from 41 countries and 21,400 visitors; more than 300 speakers presented at the World Congress. The Congress offers certified continuing education points, among others from ABC, AGOS, IQZ, ORS and PTOiPr. The next OTWorld will take place from 16 to 19 May 2028 in Leipzig.
- Site
- Leipzig
- Processes
- 3D printing of orthopaedic devices (orthoses, insoles, prosthetic sockets, AFO), CAD/CAM manufacturing of custom orthopaedic insoles, 3D printing of diagnostic prosthetic sockets (Programmable Plast technology), Custom orthopaedic shoemaking (analog and digital lasts, structured craftsmanship), World Congress and International Trade Fair (every two years), Continuing education points/certification (ABC, AGOS, IQZ, ORS, PTOiPr, Physio Deutschland/ZVK,, Visitor services (Wi-Fi, gastronomy, first aid station, lost and found), International representations for exhibitor support
- Materials
- Marine-grade stainless steel, TPU filament, 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing, TPU Filament, Marine-Grade Stainless Steel
- Certificates
- Certified continuing education points (ABC, AGOS, IQZ, ORS, PTOiPr, ZVK)
- Founded
- 1973
- Industries
- Orthopaedic Technology, Orthopaedic Shoemaking, Rehab Technology, Surgical Retail/Medical Supply Stores, Compression Therapy, Physiotherapy
- 01
World Congress
- 02
International Trade Fair
- 03
Certified Continuing Education
- 04
Exhibitor and Product World
- 05
Visitor Services
Topics and Technologies
3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing
Exhibition focal point on additively manufactured orthoses, insoles and prosthetic sockets.
TPU Filament
Filament material for 3D printers for insole production (exhibitor product).
Marine-Grade Stainless Steel
Material for mechanical prosthetic knee joints (exhibitor innovation GO Knee).
Event Venue
Leipzig
DEEvent venue / Organiser's seat of Leipziger Messe GmbH
- Materials
- Orthopaedic technology, orthopaedic shoemaking, rehab technology, surgical retail/medical supply stores, compression
- 3D Laser Plantar Foot Scanner Compact (exhibitor Hall 1 G40)
- 3D Laser Plantar Foot Scanner Max (exhibitor Hall 1 G40)
- Filament 3D printer (exhibitor Hall 1 C37)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3D printing of orthopaedic devices (orthoses, insoles, prosthetic sockets, AFO)Additive | – | – | – | – | TPU filament |
| CAD/CAM manufacturing of custom orthopaedic insolesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| 3D printing of diagnostic prosthetic sockets (Programmable Plast technology)Additive | – | – | – | – | – |
| Custom orthopaedic shoemaking (analog and digital lasts, structured craftsmanship)Forming | – | – | – | – | – |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3D Laser Plantar Foot Scanner Compact | Compact | – | – | – | Hall 1 Stand G40 |
| 3D Laser Plantar Foot Scanner Max | Max | – | – | – | Hall 1 Stand G40 |
| 3D printer (filament) | – | – | – | – | Hall 1 Stand C37 |
Additional services
Certification
The World Congress offers certified continuing education points recognised by ABC, AGOS, IQZ, ORS, PTOiPr and Physio Deutschland/ZVK as well as a DGUV certification for trauma surgeons.
| Evidence | Leipzig |
|---|---|
| Certified continuing education points (ABC, AGOS, IQZ, ORS, PTOiPr, ZVK) |
History
- 1973
First annual general meeting of the Federal Association of Orthopaedic Technology with a professional programme and exhibition in Berlin
- 1976
First ORTHOPÄDIE TECHNIK international in Düsseldorf
- 1985
Renamed ORTHOPÄDIE + REHA-TECHNIK international
- 2013
Renamed OTWorld
- 2020
OTWorld.connect – first purely digital event (52 participating companies, 4,400 congress accesses)
- 2024
Review of OTWorld 2024 in Leipzig
- 2026
50 years of OTWorld: record with 623 exhibitors from 41 countries, 21,400 visitors and over 300 speakers (19–22 May, Leipzig)
- 2028
Next OTWorld from 16–19 May in Leipzig; congress presidents: Prof. Dr. med. habil. Christoph Lohmann and Thomas Mitzenheim