Queensland Orthotic Lab

Queensland Orthotic Lab Established in 1985, QOL is Australia’s premier custom orthotic lab lead by podiatrists. QOL also manufactures the Richie brace and Gecko kids orthotics.

12/03/2026

From start to finish… A behind the scenes look at how your 3D printed customised orthotics are created!!

11/03/2026

Unpacking the build unit which has our most recent 3D printed polypropylene shells. Can you spot the hidden gems??

04/03/2026

Did you know?!?!?!

You can request 3D printed polypropylene orthotics and Richie braces without taking a 3D scan!! 🤯

For customised orthotics, we can accept plaster casts and foam boxes. We simply scan the inside of the cast or foam box, and then design the orthotic on our CAD software before 3D printing.

And the same goes for our Richie braces! We can accept a plaster foot/ankle cast and scan the inside to then design and 3D print your Richie brace!!

Have you tried our 3D printed polypropylene shells???Lightweight and easy to grind or spot heat for quick and easy in-cl...
02/03/2026

Have you tried our 3D printed polypropylene shells???

Lightweight and easy to grind or spot heat for quick and easy in-clinic modifications.

And even better… We can add your clinic logo!!

Simply request 3D printed polypropylene on your next order through MyQOL or get in touch with us if you would like to know more!!

Did you know?!?!?!QOL is the sole Australian manufacturer of the Richie brace, and we’re proud to offer the Richie brace...
26/02/2026

Did you know?!?!?!

QOL is the sole Australian manufacturer of the Richie brace, and we’re proud to offer the Richie brace as part of our approach to managing the most challenging pathologies.

This afternoon we have a wide range of Richie braces being prepared for 3D printing.

23/02/2026

Our 3D print run from Friday evening has had time to cool down over the weekend and has this morning gone through the AutoShot process to remove any residual powder. From here, they’re now ready to be covered.

20/02/2026

It might be closing time at 5.00pm on a Friday for some but we’re just warming up our 3D printer to run a print cycle through the night and into the weekend.

This is our commitment to our clients to ensure they get their orthotics back in a timely matter.

18/02/2026

At Queensland Orthotic Lab, we truely blend old-world craftsmanship with modern science.

We use new-world smarts to create customised orthotics and AFOs through digital scanning and 3D printing techniques.

12/02/2026

How to make a handmade orthotic - step 6

The final stage of our handmade orthotic production is the quality control. This is always performed by one of our podiatrists.

What are we looking for?

- plaster work is correct and shells conform well to the positive casts
- shell material, posts and covers are correct
- length, widths and medial/lateral arch heights are accurate
- the devices are clean and well finished
- patient and clinic details as well as invoicing and freight are all correct

Should the finished devices not meet the above criteria, they will fail quality control and be modified or remade until they meet QOL’s high standards.

How to make a handmade orthotic - step 5Once the shells have been shaped and the posts added, it’s time for the covers t...
11/02/2026

How to make a handmade orthotic - step 5

Once the shells have been shaped and the posts added, it’s time for the covers to be added.

Podiatrists are able to request a range of cushion layers, deflective padding and top covers to enhance the performance of their devices.

Our technicians’ skills ensure your device is functionally and aesthetically perfect!

How to make a handmade orthotic - step 4Once the shells have been pressed and shaped, the requests EVA density is vacuum...
09/02/2026

How to make a handmade orthotic - step 4

Once the shells have been pressed and shaped, the requests EVA density is vacuum pressed onto the shell. From here, our technicians will bevel the posts and grind the desired angulation into the EVA.

Types of rearfoot posts include:

- 1/4 posts
- Full posts
- Medially or laterally longer posts

Address

8 Veronica Street
Capalaba, QLD
4157

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+61738231531

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