Our mission since 1919We help people maintain or regain their freedom of movement.News and updatesFriday, 5 November 2021Despite Microchip crisis – production at Ottobock continuesWe have an adequate supply in stock. Production at Ottobock continues.Wednesday, 3 November 2021Ottobock Acquires Exoskeleton Specialist suitXBecoming a world leading provider of occupational exoskeletonsMonday, 25 October 2021World Stroke Day Donation campaignStroke survivors share how they got their lives back – Ottobock makes a donation for every rehabilitation story.SustainabilityResponsibility is our foundationWe see Ottobock not just as a company, but also as an active member of society. That’s why doing our part to ensure sustainable development is a matter of course for us.EngagementImproving the quality of treatment – global and sustainableWe see Ottobock not just as a company, but also as an active member of society. That’s why doing our part to ensure sustainable development is a matter of course for us.SPACE FOR IDEASThe Ottobock Future Lab: where ideas are given room to growBig accomplishments grow from little ideas. Thats why we created a special place where creativity and skills can thrive. A place where we can take all the time we need to test, develop and perfect our ideas. We find out what people really need and grow ideas into full-blown innovations.A global reach – close to people
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LocationsPassion for Paralympics

Our partnership with the International Paralympic Committee started in Seoul in 1988. Ottobock has been at every Summer and Winter Paralympic Games ever since, paving the way for good sportsmanship between the athletes.

We are a loyal partner, providing the athletes with our free technical service in all disciplines – from the 100-metre dash to wheelchair basketball, and from the biathlon to sledge hockey.

More about our Passion for Paralympics

The third generationProfessor Hans Georg NäderThe grandson of the company’s founder, Professor Näder took over the company in 1990 at the age of 28. He considers himself a global citizen, and Ottobock has become the global market leader for prostheses under his visionary leadership.More about the company history of Ottobock
The fourth generationJulia NäderProfessor Hans Georg Näder’s older daughter has been a member of the Ottobock Global Foundation’s Executive Board since the beginning of 2018. The 28-year-old business administration graduate is carrying on the Näder family’s long tradition through her social involvement and her work on behalf of children.More about the company history of Ottobock
The fourth generationGeorgia NäderGeorgia is Professor Hans Georg Näder’s younger daughter. She is a member of the European Supervisory Board of Ottobock SE Co. KGaA and is also on the Executive Board of Näder Holding GmbH.More about the member of the Supervisory Board
The first generationMarie and Otto BockOtto Bock founded Orthopädische Industrie GmbH in the Kreuzberg neighbourhood of Berlin in 1919 – a bona-fide startup in today’s terms. He revolutionised patient treatment by producing prosthetic components in series.More about the company history of Ottobock
The second generationDr Max and Maria NäderStarting with almost nothing in 1947, Otto Bock’s son-in-law and his wife built up the location in Duderstadt. Initially a branch, the site is now the company’s headquarters. This is where Max Näder developed milestones in orthopaedic technology.More about the company history of OttobockAdditional TopicsCareersWhy Ottobock

Our products help people to regain their mobility or maintain bodily functions. We offer meaningful jobs with a global leader in innovation.

Room for ideasOttobock - a forge of the future

We create modern working environments with room for creativity and innovative ideas. This is how we find out what people really need and turn ideas into real innovations.