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HERON01 Running Shoe

R_Shoes — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 19:02:59 +0000

Footwear company Zellerfeld has partnered with designer Heron Preston, to manufacture a unique sneaker line. Calling it the “HERON01,” this slip-on running shoe has a seamless, circular design with no stitching or adhesives, allowing it to be fully recycled at the end of its use. The sneakers materials can be reused endlessly, but only a small number of pairs are being sold via a StockX raffle, so only a chosen few will get to sample them. Zellerfeld uses 3D printing to develop experimental footwear with novel unibody designs, that can be customized to meet individual wearers’ needs.

CEO Cornelius Shmitt gained industrial engineering experience from studying at the Clausthal University of Technology. By adopting his approach, he says that upcoming designers can enter short-run production without having to pay upfront for molds, or outsourcing production. Zellerfeld also markets its technology as a greener alternative to conventional footwear production processes, with the defense that 3D printed shoes are created with software, not assembly lines. The HERON01 is modeled to look like its namesake in the natural world. The sneaker’s scale-like aesthetics are meant to mimic those of a Heron’s feet, while the sole features a claw-life design. It has been reported that a limited run of the sneakers will later be made available via Zellerfeld this month.

Original Article: https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/zellerfelds-recyclable-3d-printed-sneaker-to-reshape-footwear-for-the-better-197200/

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Xesto Fit App

R_Shoes — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 23:34:03 +0000

Online shopping in Canada practically doubles last year due to the pandemic. But one thing people seem to have trouble purchasing properly is shoes. Due to the pandemic, retailers are closed, and people have to buy shoes online. It’s a hassle for customers and stores, so a start-up company created an app called the Xesto Fit to help with this issue. The Xesto Fit app uses an iPhone’s true depth camera to accurately measure the size of your feet. You take photos from various angles and it calculates the proper size within one and a half millimeters. There is a database of 150 shoe brands it compares your foot to, and it can make a size recommendation.

The app is free for consumers and the company is working with shoe retailers to incorporate the app into their websites. The Xesto Fit app is already being downloaded and used around the world, to help people get the correct size of their feet and a comfortable pair of shoes. 3D printed shoes are all about trying to find the best-fitting footwear for consumers. Having an app like this will help out, especially while the pandemic is still going on.

Original Article: https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/free-app-helps-people-find-the-perfect-sized-shoes-for-their-feet-1.5288502

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SCRY “Shadow” Sneakers

R_Shoes — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 22:28:05 +0000

Some may look at 3D printing as the future of shoemaking. Some major companies are in the lead, such as Adidas. However smaller, futuristic units are making progress with their idea of 3D printed shoes. An example of this is the Shuttle “Shadow,” by SCRY. This shoe is a black silhouette, which at the first glance appears aerodynamically inspired by a racecar. SCRY announced its first 3D printed shoe that utilizes Digital Embryo, which is an integrated printing process, to bring a digital sneaker that is assembled without unnecessary material waster or lengthy assembly line. The sneaker is the result of about two years of design, research, and experimentation, which bring an innovative, sustainable, and personalized future to the footwear industry. The completely 3D printed Shuttle “Shadow” is created in one one-piece contoured design in black color. Its appearance is complemented by a midsole filled with an innovative lattice structure for a soft, cushiony feel. Made without wasting any material, the silhouette also makes recycling more convenient traditional sneakers. The Shuttle “Shadow” is expected to go on sale starting January 31, with an asking price of $650. This is an example of another 3D printed shoe that will help shape the footwear industry.

Original Article: https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/01/08/this-fully-3d-printed-shoe-by-the-edgy-brand-scry-is-a-shoe-you-can-completely-recycle/

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New Balance Track Shoes

R_Shoes — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 22:13:56 +0000

Engineers and designers at New Balance are using 3D printing to make shoes for elite runners. They use an EOSINT 395 3D printer from EOS to make custom spike plates, which contains a pattern of spies to give runners more traction as they run. The machine creates the parts out of plastic using nylon powder and laser sintering. The first step is to collect biomechanical data on a runner using different tools. Video capture creates three-dimensional force-vector diagrams of the runner’s feet as they hit a force plate. Pressure sensor’s in the shoe provide pressure data on how the feet are interacting with the shoes. With all this data, New Balance can calculate the best spike pattern, how large they should be, and how they should be oriented. The printer allows them to build spike plates that could not be economically made using traditional manufacturing processes. Currently, the 3D printer makes four spikes at a time, within five to six hours.

One Olympic runner, Kim Conley, wore custom spike plates when she set personal records in two different races, and during her international performance. She credited her success to the improved traction of the shoes while relieving pressure on the outside of her feet. The shoes are made to be 5 percent lighter than traditional track shoes. This can make a significant difference for competitive runners. New Balance aims to refine the 3D printing proves so that they can offer built spike plates or tread patterns to all consumers and athletes. Unfortunately, the foot motions used in running do not carry over to other sports where participants have to change directions quickly. These motions need to be closely studied to determine what performer data needs to be collected and analyzed. Regardless, this is another example of 3D printed shoes bringing improvement to the footwear industry.

Original Article: https://www.machinedesign.com/3d-printing-cad/article/21833883/3d-printing-builds-custom-track-shoes

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Hilos Zero-Waste Company

R_Shoes — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 22:47:40 +0000

Designing footwear to be made on a 3D printer requires moving away from a lot of traditional wisdom about shoemaking. This company had to investigate pre-industrial ways of making shoes, to help get ideas of how to go about these. The ending result was a product that fits the shopping moment and Portland environmental ethics. This gives us a personalized shoe that it remotely tailored to the customer’s measurements, that requires no inventory until the order is placed. The shoes can also be disassembled, removed, and repurposed. The company is Hilos, and they are the winner of this year’s PitchfestNW, where a panel of judges crowned the company.

Hilos is founded by Stahl and Gaia Giladi, from a field of startups. Stahl and Giladi moved to Portland to start Hilos, with the hopes to be near Nike and Adidas. The company’s goal is zero-waste, additive footwear. Their shoes help bring performance, durability, and customization to 3D printing; all their shoes are premium and luxurious. The two founders saw the innovation and customization that 3D printing can bring, and how much footwear can use it. They felt footwear was missing a lot of the technology that could be useful. They have a very good approach and very useful ideas. I look forward to seeing what Hilos can do for 3D printed shoes in the future. To view the entire video interview, be sure to click on the link below!

Original Article: https://www.wweek.com/technology/2020/12/07/hilos-is-a-cinderella-story-with-the-slipper-made-on-a-3-d-printer/

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J-Supplied 3D Printing

R_Shoes — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 23:58:19 +0000

J-Supplied 3D offers 3D printing solutions for a variety of industries. Their 3D manufacturing facility offers multiple options, with 20 Craftbot 3D printers with the capability to print advanced thermoplastics and other materials. J-Supplied 3D says the Craftbot IDEX printer is the most productive to achieve continuous printing. What sets the company apart from other manufacturing facilities, is how committed they are to the protection of people and the environment. Their materials are made up of roughly 85 to 90 percent recycled materials. This is important because sustainability and recyclability are the future focus of 3D printing. According to the IUCN, about 300 million tons of plastic are produced annually, with bout 8 million ending up on the ocean.

Recently, J-Supplied was approached by Adidas for a unique project. Adidas tasked J-Supplied with 3D printing an Adidas shoe that was made entirely of recycled plastics. To provide the shoes for Adidas, J-Supplied required a system that could meet the speed and consistency needed, and the versatility to work with different filaments. Using Craftbot’s user-friendly 3D printers, they found everything they needed and more. Craftbot offers the benefit of accurate repeatability, across multiple batches. By printing their models and final pieces, J-Supplied saved considerable time and money. J-Supplied is now looking to 3D print-on-demand shoes in low batches to sell as exclusives. This was Adidas can continue their sustainability mission to end plastic waste while offering innovative products. Aside from 3D printed shoes, J-Supplied has expanded the idea of using 3D printing for home furnishing and buttons on garments.

Original Article: https://all3dp.com/4/adidas-in-3d-printing-running-towards-a-sustainable-movement/

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Karlsson Claw Shoes

R_Shoes — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 21:17:30 +0000

Beate Karlsson uses silicone to make shoes in the form of human claws and padded shorts to imitate Kim Kardashian’s bum. The Claw shoes, which are 3D printed from a mixture of wood fibers and silicone, in the form of a giant human hand propped up on all four fingers and thumb. Straps made from silicone extend from the top of the shoe to form a sandal. Bows tied across the shoes conceal the wearer’s foot, giving the illusion that they are extensions of their legs. The shoes are part of Karlsson’s ongoing project, she is calling X-treme Products. She has created various wearable items for a hypothetical world determined by the idea of “otherness.” The Swedish designer takes shapes, and distorts them until they are almost unrecognizable, then turns them into a functional object. Beate is currently based in Florence, Italy, and works as a designer for fashion label Pyer Moss. She is also a creative director at the clothing brand AVAVAV. Other than the Claw shoes, Karlsson has designed other footwear called Fat Baby Shoes, which mimics giant feet in frilly sliders. Although this is not a traditional type of footwear, it is another example of how customizable 3D printed shoes can be, and the innovations that can come to life.

Original Article: https://www.dezeen.com/2020/11/30/beate-karlsson-claw-shoes-kim-kardashian-bum-replica-silicone/

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100 Percent 3D Shoes

R_Shoes — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 00:53:59 +0000

Heron Preston is venturing into the world of 3D printed footwear. The director of the company has teamed up with Zellerfeld Shoe company Inc., who is focused on 3D printing manufacturing solutions for footwear. The partnership combines Preston’s vision, designs from footwear concepts, and Zellerfeld’s 3D printing technology. Zellerfeld uses a commercial 3D printer called the “Monolith.” Standing 6-feet tall, the Monolith is large, but low-cost compared to other industrial units. The footwear material is a thermoplastic polyurethane flexible polymer that uses no glue or water in construction. Environmentally, the process also works well for reducing shipping impact and shortening delivery times.

The 3D printed shoes can take 24 hours or longer to be made, making it more timely than traditional footwear. But the Monolith machine can print a shoe which is 100 percent recyclable and custom-fitted to the wearer. When a pair of shoes break down or the consumer no longer wants it, they can send it back. The shoe will then be broken down and the materials will be used to print another shoe. There is no set launch date for the footwear collaboration yet because it is still in the early stages. The vision is to have a place in New York City where people can come in, scan their feet, and have their shoes on the spot. I look forward to seeing where Preston and Zellerfeld take their project.

Original Article: https://wwd.com/sustainability/innovation/heron-preston-3d-printed-shoes-footwear-sustainability-zellerfeld-shoe-company-1234633686/

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HP’s 3D Printed Running Shoes

R_Shoes — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 02:34:54 +0000

The HP senior exec, Edward Ponomarev, recently showed off a pair of HP-3D Printed running shoe prototypes. The shoes are the latest 3D printing being applied to the custom midsole and insole production. They are the first functional running shoes with 3D printed parts and feature lightweight uppers ensuring excellent cushioning. HP plans to create affordable custom made and fitted footwear by 3D scanning and printing technology. The FitStation Powered by HP is a state-of-the-art technology that scans the foot, analyzes gait, and creates a digital 3D model of the foot. The model is then sent to an HP 3D printer, which creates a unique insole that can be worn with any shoe. HP’s 3D printing footwear approach is very much based on TPU materials for its technology.

HP uses a multi-purpose thermoplastic polyurethane power explicitly designed for HP’s 5200 series Multi Jet Fusion printers. The materials used to ensure strong, flexible, and durable part performance for typical applications that include footwear. Also helping with the 3D printed footwear business is the Estane 3D TPU M95A materials, which was specifically formulated to provide efficient printing compared to other elastomers. Currently, Estane and other TPU materials will be brought to increase HP’s productivity of their Jet Fusion 5200 series 3D printers. These innovations will not only bring us beautiful footwear from HP but also very functional pairs of shoes.

Original Article: https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/hp-senior-exec-shows-off-new-3d-printed-hp-branded-running-shoes/

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