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Hands on with PollyFab’s Aero Pro & Airpuff One 3D Printed Shoes
I’m back with more 3D printed shoes to review.
Barriers in Scaling and TPU Materials Limit Home Production of 3D Printed Footwear
The 3D print industry may be missing out on a major distributed application: footwear.
Ergono3D Generates Custom Midsoles for 3D-Printed Shoes
What software do you use to create custom 3D models for 3D-printed footwear?
Siraya Tech Launches Roamr Filament Line for 3D Printed Footwear
Siraya Tech enters the 3D printed footwear market.
Growing Ecosystem of Printers, Materials, and Brands Signals Rise of 3D Printed Shoes
There seems to be something afoot in the footwear industry.
Home 3D Printing Experiment Demonstrates Potential for Low-Cost Custom Orthotics
There could be a way for anyone to personally manufacture their own orthotics.
Hands on with the PollyFab Flux 3D Printed Shoe
PollyFab is a global lifestyle brand, producing 3D-printed accessories and shoes.
Bambu Lab Signals New Product Path as 3D Printable Footwear Enters Crowdfunding
A curious announcement from Bambu Lab shows an interesting option to 3D print your own footwear.
Custom 3D Printed Boot Liners Emerge as Potential New Market for Additive Manufacturing
A new 3D print application has appeared: boot liners.
SALEHE: I Make Shoes — A Design Journey Powered by Creativity and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding provides commentary on the 3D printing relevance of Salehe Bembury’s new book, “I Make Shoes.”
Vietnam Outruns China in Sneaker Production Amid 3D Printing Advances
Charles R. Goulding and Nimra Shakoor showcase how Vietnam has overtaken China as the world’s sneaker hub, driven by resilient industrial clusters and the rise of 3D printing innovation.
How 3D Printing Is Opening Shoe Design to Creators Beyond Major Brands
David Tobin has unleashed a 3D printed shoe design, and this might change everything.
Nike Air Max 1000 by Zellerfeld Proves Market Demand for Fully 3D Printed Shoes
Zellerfeld’s new Nike shoe has sold out, and that tells us something about the future of 3D-printed footwear.
Why Drones Are Emerging as a Key Application for 3D Printing Technology
What’s up with 3D-printed drone applications?
PodoPrinter Acquisition Highlights Growing Demand for Application-Specific 3D Printing
PodoPrinter has been acquired.
Design of the Week: Balenciaga Zero Sandal Summer Shoes
This week’s selection is the Balenciaga Zero Sandal Summer Shoes by MakerWorld contributor OLLESTORE.
Koobz to Launch 800-Printer Factory for Custom 3D Printed Shoes
Koobz could be the next large-scale manufacturer using 3D printers for consumer goods.
From Sneakers to Sea Turtles: How New Balance’s 3D Printing is Making an Impact
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how New Balance’s commitment to domestic manufacturing and 3D printing innovation is reshaping the athletic footwear industry and beyond.
PHA in 3D Printing Takes a Step Forward with OXMAN’s Sustainable Product Platform, Oᵒ
There’s been a development in the use of PHA material for 3D printing.
The Return of Kevin Plank: Can Under Armour Lead the 3D Printed Footwear Revolution?
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi delve into Kevin Plank’s strategic return to Under Armour, exploring how his product innovation focus and 3D printing technology could redefine the company’s competitive edge.
Solid Knitting: How Researchers Are Weaving the Future of 3D Objects
Researchers have developed an amazing new fabrication process they call “Solid Knitting”.
A New Use Case for Additive Manufacturing: Cleat Guards
One of Carbon’s customers has come up with an interesting new 3D print application: cleat guards.
Shaq Steps Up: Authentic Sports’ Bold Move into the Future of Basketball Footwear
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reveal how Shaquille O’Neal’s new role at Authentic Sports, combined with innovative 3D printing technology, is set to transform the basketball footwear industry.
HP Silently Took the Fitstation Insole Platform Off the Market
The company continues to work directly with footwear brands such as Brooks and Superfeet.
Running Towards Innovation: Zellerfeld’s 3D Printing Fashion Statement
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss Zellerfeld’s intricate 3D printed designs.
Michele di Carlo’s 4Steps Concept Opens New Approaches in 3D Printed Fashion
A product designer has developed a new 3D printing approach that could open up new categories of fashion.
Exploring HP’s Strategic Focus on 3D Printing Applications
HP is focusing their 3D print efforts on applications.
Design of the Week: Croc Toes
This week’s selection are the Croc Toes by Cults contributor HBRDL.
Create It REAL Unveils New Method for Continuous 3D Printing
Create It REAL has developed an incredibly simple method of continuous 3D printing.
Fashioning Sustainability: ROOTS 3D-Printed Footwear Fuses Artistry and Eco-Consciousness
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at a new 3D printed design that was inspired by nature.
Design of the Week: 3D Printed Concept Slide
This week’s selection is the “ROOTS” concept slide by Kitty Shukman.
Running towards Innovation: Bjørn Gulden and Adidas’ 3D Printing Strategy
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi propose that the new CEO of Adidas should increase that company’s already notable use of 3D printing.
Stepping into Sustainability: An Interview with Madeium’s CEO, Jesse Rademacher
Charles R. Goulding interviews the CEO of Madeium, a sustainable startup leveraging 3D printing.
Creality Expands Product Line: New 3D Printers, Laser Engraver, and Footwear Extruder
On the occasion of their ninth anniversary, Creality has announced a number of very interesting new products.
Unlocking Stronger Parts with BCN3D’s Revolutionary VLM Process
3D printed outsole by BCN3D’s VLM process [Source: Fabbaloo]
3D Body Data Slowly Coming Online
Aetrex announced they are now providing comprehensive 3D data for foot scans, which can be used for 3D printing.
Adidas and Carbon Create 3D Printed “Supershoe”
The new 4DFWD running shoe from Adidas demonstrates what is possible with advanced software driving 3D printing.
Fashion Mules and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at a new footwear fashion trend and its relationship to 3D printing.
A Metal 3D Printer For Shoe Printing?
I saw a huge metal 3D printer that apparently only prints shoes.
The Wematter Gravity 3D Printer’s New Application
Wematter announced a new client that could prove to be a profitable avenue for future sales.
Design of the Week: Cryptide Sneakers
This week’s selection is the shocking Cryptide Sneakers by designer Stephan Henrich.
Gucci and 3D Printing in Italy
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at recent high-profile 3D printing activity in Italy.
Slip-On Sneakers and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at developments in 3D printed footwear.
Allbirds’ IPO and 3D Printing: For the Birds?
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the value of 3D printing technology for Allbirds, a footwear manufacturer.
Saving Material With 3D Printing
A post by OMD3D shows yet another way to avoid material waste with 3D printing.
Carbon and Adidas Could Be Making The Most Produced 3D Printed Product
Adidas and Carbon announced a new collaboration to produce an updated 4DFWD shoe.
The Tech Behind Those 3D Printed Balenciaga Shoes
They may look like shoes from an ‘80s Barbie doll, but a lot of technical know-how went into the 3D printed high heels from luxury brand Balenciaga.
3D Printed Shoes Fit For A Kardashian
Balenciaga has been sending $3K 3D printed high heels to celebrities, but does that translate to everyday fashion?
Nike Spikes Dig Into The Competition With Help From 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the use of 3D printing in competitive running shoes from Nike.
Could 3D Printing Solve Major Challenges For Primordial Dwarfs?
A Fabbaloo reader enquiry raised a question of how 3D printing could help primordial dwarfs.
Multi-Material 3D Printing Ups The Comfort For Hush Puppies Shoes
Hush Puppies is getting stylish and high-tech as 3D printed lattices are set to feature in next year’s shoe line.
Custom 3D Printed Shoe Lasts At The Touch Of A Button
A collaboration between multiple providers has created a way for shoemakers to quickly produce customized shoe lasts.
Adidas Releases the 4DFWD Using Carbon AM Technology
Adidas announced a new partially 3D printed shoe, the 4DFWD.
New Recycled Flexible Filament From Recreus
Recreus has introduced the first recycled flexible 3D printer filament.
Shining 3D x MAGARIMONO Create Footwear For The Future
MAGARIMONO and Shining 3D Additive collaborate to create footwear that oversteps the boundaries between creativity and technology.
Materialise Continues To Invest In Medical Segment, Where Revenues Increased In Q3
It’s a tough year for business, but Materialise has been focusing its efforts on the medical segment — and seeing that investment pay off as Q3 2020 results highlight.
Puma Inspiration Comes From Hip Hop, High Fashion, And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider next steps for Puma and how 3D printing could impact the latest style icon collaboration.
Crocs And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata consider how 3D printing helps to individualize and make some unique footwear market-ready.
PodoPrinter Announces Revolutionary SOLE 3D Printer
At long last, PodoPrinter has released full details on their now-named device, the SOLE 3D production printer.
Question of the Week: Footwear 3D Printing
This week’s question relates to how best to perform 3D printing of footwear, specifically, flip flops.
Adidas Releases New ULTRA4D Shoe With Advanced 3D Printed Midsole
Adidas, one of the leading shoe companies in the world, released the new ULTRA4D shoe, which sports a 3D printed midsole.
INTAMSYS’ New High-Speed Flexible 3D Printer
INTAMSYS announced a radically new 3D printer, the FLEX 510, which is able to 3D print flexible objects at very high speeds.
Will PodoPrinter Use A Belt-Driven 3D Printer?
Evidence has arisen indicating the upcoming PodoPrinter project may make use of a belt-driven 3D printer.
Superfeet’s Expanding Use of 3D Printing
I spoke to some folks from Superfeet Worldwide, who described how they use 3D printing technology in their footwear operation.
3D Printed Midsole Manufacturing Coming?
A mysterious 3D printer is said to perform continuous manufacturing of footwear. We speculate on what this could be.
Nike’s 3D Printed Zoom Vaporfly Part of Record-Breaking Performance
Charles Goulding and Peter Favata examine the state of advanced footwear production using additive manufacturing.
Promoting Whiskey With 3D Printing?
Is it still possible to promote a business brand using 3D printing? It apparently is, according to Diageo, who have launched the Bulleit 3D Printed Frontier Experience.
Around Town With The OESH Townie 3D Printed Shoes: Review
OESH’s new 3D printed and CNC-knit Townie shoes are comfortable, attractive, and well-made: a review.
New Balance Steps Out With Next Formlabs-Powered Shoe
The latest partially 3D printed shoe is hitting the market: the New Balance FuelCell Echo Triple.
How 3D Printing Is Disrupting the Footwear Industry
From 3D glasses to jewellery, 3D printing is now being incorporated into more and more industries — and the shoe industry is no different.
New Balance Launches 3D Printing-Powered Shoes
New Balance is 3D printing parts of its newest shoes with the Formlabs-powered TripleCell 3D printing platform: meet the 990 Sport and FuelCell Echo.
Five Impactful 3D Printing Innovations
Let’s take a look at a few of the most impressive 3D printing innovations of the last five years and see how much the industry has changed since it began.
New Partnership Moves Personalized Insoles to the Mainstream
Wiivv has partnered up with foot care leader Dr. Scholl’s.
Casey Kerrigan – “I Knew I Had To Develop Better Shoes”
Dr. Casey Kerrigan, a Harvard Medical School graduate, recognized internationally
Could 3D Printing Take Over The Footwear Industry?
An announcement from Materialise and HP got me thinking.
Design of the Week: DIY Sneaker
This week’s selection is the incredible 3D printed DIY Sneaker by Georg Simon Ohm.
Is It Finally Time for Personalized 3D Printing?
We’ve heard a lot about “personal” 3D printing in the past, but perhaps it’s time for “personalized” 3D printing.
ASICS Bypasses 3D Printing with Microwave Method
Hold on there – Did ASICS just leapfrog Adidas by NOT using 3D printing?
The Surprising Complexity of the Footwear Market, and How 3D Printing Can Address It
I’m reading a press release from Prodways about a new footwear initiative, and it offers some surprising insight into the industry.
3D Printed Shoes from Feetz: Can They Succeed?
I’m looking at 3D print startup Feetz, which focuses on custom printed footwear for buyers.
How Big is the Carbon Adidas Deal?
Last week Carbon and Adidas announced a deal to produce 3D printed midsoles. But how big is this deal, exactly?
Diabetes Effects Resolved with 3D Printing – And More?
Researchers at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute have developed a 3D printing technique to assist diabetes patients, but could this be a new category of application?