Berkel und Midik
German orthopedic shoemaking workshop (Orthopädieschuhtechnik) that uses 3D printing and AI-driven gait analysis to produce custom orthopedic insoles and orthopedic footwear.
- CEO / Founder
- Patrick Berkel; Volkan Midik
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Orthopedic custom insoles (3D-printed hybrid insoles in multiple material variants); orthopedic bespoke shoes (Maßschuh); diabetic protective footwear; bandages and orthoses; compression therapy; electronic foot pressure measurement; AI gait analysis.
Technological Advantage
Early adoption of AI gait analysis technology and 3D printing for insole manufacturing within the traditional German orthopedic shoemaking craft sector; master-certified craftsmanship combined with digital precision.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Custom orthopedic insoles and footwear combining traditional orthopedic shoemaking craftsmanship with modern 3D printing and AI-based gait analysis for precise, individualized patient care.
How They Differentiate
Combines traditional master-certified orthopedic shoemaking with digital workflows: AI-powered gait analysis camera system (KI Gangmessung) for precise diagnosis, electronic foot pressure measurement, and 3D printing of custom insoles — unusual for a small craft business of this size.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Patients with foot deformities, gait abnormalities, diabetes-related foot issues, sports-related foot complaints, and general orthopedic foot care needs in the Bergisches Land region (Remscheid, Wermelskirchen, Wuppertal area, Germany).
Industry Verticals
Medical (Orthopedic Care); Diabetic Care; Sports Medicine
Competitors
Other German Orthopädieschuhtechnik workshops in the Bergisches Land region; Sanitätshäuser (medical supply stores) offering orthotic services; larger orthopedic technology providers such as Bauerfeind, medi, or Ottobock (for orthotic/insoles segment)
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
2020: Founding of BMO GmbH in Remscheid-Lennep by Patrick Berkel and Volkan Midik; 2023: Opening of second location in Wermelskirchen; 2026: Relocation to larger premises at Telegrafenstraße 24, Wermelskirchen, with installation of AI gait analysis system and 3D printer for insole manufacturing.