Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Duderstadt, Lower Saxony
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Since 1919
Ottobock is a medical technology company headquartered in Duderstadt, Lower Saxony, Germany, and founded in 1919. It makes prosthetics, orthotics, neuro-mobility solutions, and patient care products, and operates in roughly 135 countries with about 9,100 employees. The company is privately held and serves the medical, automotive, electronics, and industrial equipment sectors. In July 2026 it announced the acquisition of Fesia Technology, S.L. of Spain to expand its neuro-orthotics business.
Ottobock at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
5,000-10,000
Founded
1919
Headquarters
Duderstadt, Lower Saxony
Certifications
ISO 13485 · ISO 50001
Import activity
142
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Medical
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
142
Named foreign suppliers
9
Top origins
United Kingdom · Germany · Belgium · China
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Ottobock.
What this tells a buyer
Customs records list 142 shipments, with supplier origins including the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, China, South Korea, Spain, and Italy.
The company holds ISO 13485 and ISO 50001 certifications and reports more than 2,600 patents, with a product range that includes prosthetic and orthotic devices.
Ottobock operates around 420 patient care clinics worldwide and reported strong revenue growth with improved margins in the first half of 2026.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
107 years in operation (founded 1919).
142 US import shipments on record.
Holds ISO 13485, ISO 50001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Ottobock is a medical technology company headquartered in Duderstadt, Lower Saxony, Germany, and founded in 1919. It makes prosthetics, orthotics, neuro-mobility solutions, and patient care products, and operates in roughly 135 countries with about 9,100 employees. The company is privately held and serves the medical, automotive, electronics, and industrial equipment sectors. In July 2026 it announced the acquisition of Fesia Technology, S.L. of Spain to expand its neuro-orthotics business.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1919 |
Headquarters | Duderstadt, Lower Saxony |
Employees | 5,000-10,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 13485 · ISO 50001 |
What Ottobock makes
The company holds ISO 13485 and ISO 50001 certifications and reports more than 2,600 patents, with a product range that includes prosthetic and orthotic devices.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include LED, Casting, Composite (source: ottobock.com).
Certifications
Ottobock is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 13485 — ottobock.com
ISO 50001 — ctfassets.net
Trade and customs footprint
Customs records list 142 shipments, with supplier origins including the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, China, South Korea, Spain, and Italy. US customs bill-of-lading records list 142 inbound shipments across 9 foreign suppliers, with top origins including United Kingdom · Germany · Belgium · China.
Latest developments
2026-10-30 — Ottobock stock backs Blue Arbor RESTORE clinical expansion (ad-hoc-news.de)
2026-09-16 — Ottobock and Atlanta Falcons Announce First-Ever Official Adaptive Mobility Partnership (ottobock.com)
2026-08-13 — Ottobock strongly increases revenue in the first half of the year 2026 and significantly improves its margin (ottobock.com)
2026-07-07 — Ottobock continues strategic expansion of Neuro-Orthotics with acquisition of Fesia Technology, S.L., Spain (ottobock.com)
2026-05-13 — Ottobock continues strategic expansion of its Patient Care network with acquisition (ottobock.com)
2026-02-26 — Ottobock invests in future technology from Blue Arbor Technologies, Inc. (ottobock.com)
Facilities
Ottobock is headquartered in Duderstadt, Lower Saxony. Public sources also reference these locations:
Bulgaria — ip-arch.com
Company details
Ottobock operates around 420 patient care clinics worldwide and reported strong revenue growth with improved margins in the first half of 2026. Ottobock was founded in 1919, has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in Duderstadt, Lower Saxony. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 107 years in operation (founded 1919). 142 US import shipments on record. Holds ISO 13485, ISO 50001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Ottobock make?
Ottobock is a medical technology company headquartered in Duderstadt, Lower Saxony, Germany, and founded in 1919. It makes prosthetics, orthotics, neuro-mobility solutions, and patient care products, and operates in roughly 135 countries with about 9,100 employees. The company is privately held and serves the medical, automotive, electronics, and industrial equipment sectors. In July 2026 it announced the acquisition of Fesia Technology, S.L. of Spain to expand its neuro-orthotics business.
Where is Ottobock headquartered?
Ottobock is headquartered in Duderstadt, Lower Saxony (15 Max-Naeder-Strasse, Duderstadt, Lower Saxony, 37115).
When was Ottobock founded?
Ottobock was founded in 1919.
How big is Ottobock?
Ottobock has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does Ottobock hold?
Ottobock lists ISO 13485 · ISO 50001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Ottobock import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 142 inbound shipments for Ottobock, with top origins including United Kingdom · Germany · Belgium · China.
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