Aetrex
US footwear technology company integrating 3D foot scanning, AI-driven biomechanical analysis, and SLS-printed custom orthotics to deliver personalized comfort solutions through retail and medical channels globally.
- CEO / Founder
- Larry Schwartz
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $0
- Latest Round
- No external funding rounds
Technology & Products
Key Products
Aetrex offers comfort and wellness footwear, orthotics, and foot scanning technology, including the Albert 2 foot scanner, which integrates 3D foot scanning and AI-driven biomechanical analysis.
Technological Advantage
Albert OS proprietary platform using computer vision and AI converts 3D foot scans to manufacturing-ready orthotic CAD in minutes; 50M+ scan database trains AI for biomechanical recommendations; SOLS Systems acquisition brought end-to-end 3D printing IP; SLS production through established supply chain provides clinical-grade durability.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
End-to-end 3D printed custom orthotics pipeline — from proprietary Albert 2 foot scanner capturing 3D geometry and pressure data in retail stores, through AI design automation, to SLS-manufactured orthotics that match every square centimeter of the patient's foot.
How They Differentiate
Unique retail-channel deployment model with Albert in-store scanner enabling same-day or next-day custom orthotics at shoe store price points ($150–$300) vs. $400–$800 podiatrist-channel custom orthotics; supported by the largest foot scan dataset in the world for AI validation.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Independent shoe retailers, podiatry clinics, sports medicine professionals, pharmacies, and direct consumers seeking custom orthotic insoles for pain relief, athletic performance, or diabetic foot care.
Industry Verticals
Medical & Podiatry; Retail Footwear; Sports & Athletics; Diabetic Care; Consumer Wellness
Competitors
Superfeet (prefabricated orthotics); Wiivv (custom 3D printed orthotics via mobile app); Sols/Phits (dental lab channel custom orthotics)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
10,000+ retail locations with Albert scanners; 50M+ proprietary foot scans in database; 201-500 employees; global operations from Teaneck NJ headquarters
Major Milestones
Founded 1946 as shoe company; pivoted to technology-enabled orthotics; launched Albert 2 3D foot scanner; acquired SOLS Systems for 3D printing IP and capabilities; grew to 50M+ scan database; deployed Albert scanners in 10,000+ global retail locations; launched FitAI and Albert Pressure platforms
Notable Customers
Amazon (marketplace revenue growth)