Same-Day Custom Orthotics: The 3D Printing Revolution in Healthcare

In this episode of the Healthcare Unscripted Podcast, Dr. Chris Leslie sits down with Joe Bingold, CEO of XO Armor Technology, to unpack how a sideline innovation at Auburn University evolved into a scalable healthcare solution. What started with a 3D printed hand guard for a college football player has grown into an on-site, same-day orthotic platform that is changing how clinics think about workflow, reimbursement, and patient compliance. Joe walks through the transition from athletics to healthcare, the realities of integrating 3D printing into medical practices, and how XO Armor aligned with Medicare and commercial reimbursement pathways to remove one of the biggest barriers for providers. The conversation dives into what truly moves the needle in clinical adoption: speed, fit, customization, and financial viability. From real-time production to improved patient compliance and scalable software that empowers practitioners instead of engineers, this episode explores what it actually takes to bring innovation from the lab to the exam room. If you care about practical healthcare innovation that improves both patient outcomes and practice performance, this is a conversation worth listening to.