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Orthotic Manufacturing
LOC Manufacturing is a wholly-owned subsidiary company of the London Orthotic Consultancy.
Since we opened in 2005, LOC has considerably expanded its in-house manufacturing capabilities and capacity. Over the years we have recruited a group of technicians who are both highly skilled and very experienced. We are now also bringing on our own younger recruits; each member of staff has a specific specialised skill that contributes to the quality of bespoke orthotics that are produced.
Because our manufacturing unit is on-site at our headquarters clinic in
Kingston upon Thames, we can offer patients many benefits. Our orthotists and technicians work closely together to produce the highest quality
bespoke orthotics in the UK.
We do not have to rely on outside suppliers, so we are able to exercise exacting quality control and produce even complex orthotics considerably faster – in some cases within 48 hours.
The partnership of orthotist and technician means that quite subtle design requirements can be incorporated into each orthosis we produce.
This can make all the difference in terms of fit and comfort and optimises the effect of the original orthotic prescription. Even at the fitting stage, we can fine-tune our orthotics quickly and easily.
SPECIALIST AREAS
Experienced Craftsmanship
Our manufacturing specialisms uphold the best traditions of craftsmanship in metalwork and leatherwork, as well as insoles, plaster and carbon fibre work.
Cutting Edge Techniques
We are also constantly innovating for the benefit of our patients, with new cutting-edge technology to aid both design and manufacture including:
CAD/CAM design and manufacture
Carbon Fibre Orthotics
Victor the 7-axis robot
CAD/CAM third party milling services provided by Victor
Robotic Technology at LOC
In 2020, LOC welcomed a new team member –
Victor the robot! Victor, manufactured by Rodin4D, is a seven-axis CNC (Computer Numerical Control) milling machine that can precisely mill orthoses (orthotic/prosthetic moulds) in any direction and across any plane.
For the first time, we can design, model and manufacture trickier and unusual ergonomic orthotic (body) shapes onsite at our clinic in Kingston-upon-Thames. LOC is only the second location in the UK to have a robot with Victor’s capabilities.
Victor is also speeding up our
LOCband design work. We already manufacture cranial remoulding helmets on site. Using Victor, though, we can scan the baby’s head and have a LOCband fitted the following day.
Learn more about Victor
ENGO
Blister Prevention Patches
LOC Manufacturing also holds the exclusive rights for the distribution and marketing of
ENGO ® Blister Prevention Patches, a unique preventative solution to foot blisters.
To find out more and to purchase ENGO go to
www.preventblisters.co.uk
3D Printing
We are developing some exciting new products at LOC that harness state-of-the-art design benefits thanks to additive manufacturing (3D printing). Our in-house design team have developed the all-new
LOCband Lite based upon HP's Multijet Fusion technology (MJF). The new 3D printed
cranial helmet features a lightweight design thanks to the thinner wall thickness and vented meshes. This has a number of tangible benefits for our patients: much more cooling due to greater heat dissipation and reduced neck strain (
torticollis) due to a lightweight design.
3D PRINTING
Colours & Transfers
We use transfers for all draped plastic orthoses manufactured at LOC. This could range from Gensingen Braces to Ankle Foot Orthoses and LOCbands. For more information and to understand how to select your preferred colour or transfer, please follow the link below.
Colours & Transfers
GAIT LAB
LOC opened its
Video Vector Gait Laboratory in 2015, at its headquarters clinic in Kingston-upon-Thames. Sophisticated cameras that synchronise with a force measurement plate set within the floor allow our trained orthotists to analyse your gait by measuring force as 3 components allowing a graphical representation of the force to be projected onto an image from the camera.
In the gait lab we diagnose patient conditions as well as test and fit our
bespoke orthotics, manufactured on-site in our workshop.
GAIT LAB
Since opening in 2005, LOC has considerably expanded its own manufacturing capabilities. We now manufacture the majority of the bespoke orthotics we fit ourselves. Our staff are fully qualified and highly-skilled technicians who have a vast amount of experience in the field of orthotics.
WHY CHOOSE LOC?
EVIDENCE BASED TREATMENT
Where possible we provide orthotic treatments for specific conditions that are backed by published and peer-reviewed evidence.
CLINICAL CARE & EXPERTISE
Our team of experienced and highly qualified clinicians combine professionalism with a very high level of personal clinical care for their patients.
IN-HOUSE MANUFACTURING
LOC manufactures the majority of the orthotics it fits itself. We do not have to rely on outside suppliers, so we are able to exercise exacting quality control.
OUTCOMES & MEASUREMENTS
We provide objective measurements pre and post-treatment to provide evidence of the successful outcome of the treatment provided.