OTWorld 2026 shows how innovation is driving the future of orthopaedic treatment and care
From 19 to 22 May 2026, Leipzig will become the hub of the international orthopaedic treatment and care sector. At OTWorld 2026, exhibitors from around the world will present new products, smart assistance systems and forward-looking care concepts. A curated overview of selected exhibitor innovations on the website provides a glimpse into the technologies shaping the sector — and, hopefully, into solutions that will soon become available to insured individuals.
New solutions for greater safety and participation
Prosthetics and orthotics are evolving at a rapid pace. New prosthetic solutions are making care more personalised and widely accessible. Added to this are intelligent assistance systems that can detect falls in a fraction of a second and trigger protective mechanisms. Such developments demonstrate how technical innovations enhance safety, mobility and participation in everyday life.
3D printing and additive manufacturing are gaining in importance
Digital manufacture is noticeably transforming the provision of orthopaedic treatment and care. 3D printing and additive processes make it possible to manufacture customised products with greater precision, reproducibility and efficiency. This is evident, for example, in digital insole production as well as in new printing systems for orthopaedic footwear technology. It is now possible to manufacture insoles, trial shoes, lasts and footbeds on a single system. This shortens processes, strengthens in-house manufacturing and can help to provide people with care more quickly.
Innovations for greater independence in everyday life
The range of innovations at OTWorld 2026 is also evident in rehabilitation technology. New solutions offer people with severe mobility limitations greater independence in everyday life. These include eye-controlled systems for wheelchair operation as well as technical developments that improve mobility in challenging environments.
A new approach to care – functional and practical
In orthopaedic footwear technology, new approaches are increasingly combining medical benefits, comfort and design. At the same time, modern manufacturing and care concepts are emerging that help businesses implement individual solutions more efficiently. In this way, the sector is responding to growing demands in care provision and day-to-day work.
Future technologies are taking center stage
Robotics, artificial intelligence and digital therapy solutions are among the most dynamic fields of innovation at OTWorld 2026. The spotlight “Robotics + AI” in the OTWorld.education + research exhibition area in Hall 1 demonstrates how these technologies open up new perspectives for care, training and work processes. It also highlights the extent to which future technologies are already shaping the provision of assistive devices today.
Discover selected innovations online in advance
Selected exhibition innovations can already been explored on the OTWorld website ahead of the trade fair. An overview can be found here .
Note for editorial teams
Media representatives can register online for OTWorld 2026 in advance.
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An overview of selected exhibitor innovations at OTWorld 2026: The collage shows examples of submitted innovations that will be presented in Leipzig from 19 to 22 May 2026. Photo/collage: Leipziger Messe using image material from the exhibitors shown: Exxomove, Ottobock, Indeinding, Bauerfeind, HomebraceGermany
Further information
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