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Could GE Additive Save the Steel Industry?
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
GE has announced the conversion of its research center in Pittsburgh into a Customer Experience Center, similar to an existing facility in Munich. This will further the implementation of its more recently acquired 3D printing technology. Source: GE Additive secures $20 million 3D printing investment, establishes new Customer Experience Center...
Cornell Student: Val Mack Gets Set To Challenge Feetz and WIIVV
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
Architecture, engineering, and information sciences students create a company to 3D print customized shoe insoles. Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing is fast becoming a gateway for talented engineers who have always had an idea that they wanted to improve the quality of living for individuals. Val Mak was interning for...
Carmelo Anthony Saw the Future of 3D Printed Footwear in 2015
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
Is there a real mainstream play finally in the making for 3D printing? Creating custom wearables has been one of the hyped proposed uses for 3D printing. N Source: SOLS Puts $11.1M from Carmelo Anthony, Others to Work in 3D-Printed Footwear | Xconomy Melo7 is the venture capital firm backed...
A Faster 3D Printer With New Materials For Quicker Production Time
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
The new products should be useful in a range of industries including aerospace, automotive, healthcare, dental, durable goods, and entertainment. Source: 3D Systems unveils new 3D printer, materials, and software | ZDNet ZDNet has reported that 3D Systems is introducing a new printer this June that will be capable of...
Best Free 3D modeling software 2017
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
We realized that in time 3D Printing Software will become as accessible as printing software for laser printers. The technology is continuing to decrease in cost and as more companies decide to provide footwear and apparel crafted and personalized via 3D Printing, the technology around the segment will shift and...
Have You Ever Seen a Person 3D Scanned?
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
A look into the future of 3-D fashion, where dressing rooms are virtual, and extra-dimensional printing just might redefine what we see on the runway. Karlie Kloss Photographed by Beau Sam Source: Envisioning the Future of 3-D Fashion - Vogue The future is not only in fashion for 3D scanning and...
Shoes Will Bring 3D Printing To The Mainstream
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
It has become clear the shoes will be the medium that brings 3D printing technology to the mainstream. Every major shoe manufacturer has announced that they were entering the field 3D shoe printing technology to customize footwear, cut inventory and storage costs, and increase the speed to production, among several...
How High Fashion Will Utilize the 3D Printing Cloud
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
The days when we will be printing high-fashion dresses in our homes are coming—but aren't quite here yet. (An ensemble by Iris van Herpen for her Spring/ Summer 2010 haute couture line. Photographer: Nicholas Alan Cope/Courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art) Source: The Future of Fashion Is 3D Printing...
Will 3D Printing Render Traditional Manufacturing Obsolete?
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
Source: Four Ways 3D Printing May Render Traditional Manufacturing Obsolete | HuffPost UK (MACIEJ FROLOW VIA GETTY IMAGES) Additive Manufacturing is yet another way to move faster towards the end result of creating a product. The source link is stating that 3D Printing could render traditional manufacturing obsolete. 3DShoes.com really likes...
How Peak Sport launching China’s First 3D Printed Sneakers Shape Additive Manufacturing?
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
Peak Sport launched its first 3D sneakers named Future on May 8 in Beijing. Priced at 1,299 yuan ($188) per pair, the sneakers are also the first 3D printed athletic shoes to hit the market in China. Source: Peak Sport launches China’s first 3D printed sneakers Peak has some of the...
Importance of 3D Printing Tech to The Sneaker Industry
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
With some willing to pay more than 100,000 for a pair of running shoes, innovations in design and marketing strategies are two of the athletic-footwear industry's biggest focuses (photo via Globe and mail) Source: Running wild: How sneaker brands stay ahead of the curve - The Globe and Mail Globe and...
Designer Creates Entirely 3D Printed Shoes
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
Recently the Cleveland Indians pitcher, Corey Kluber, was the first player to wear partially 3D printed cleats in a major league baseball game. Wiivv launched a Kickstarter campaign for custom 3D printed sandals around the same time. 3D printed footwear is starting to appear more in the footwear industry. However,...
A Comprehensive Recap of Mainstream 3D Printed Products
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
Source: The Future of 3D Printed Sports Equipment This recap of the most visible projects in 3D printing is perfect for someone who may not be aware of what the larger companies have been doing with the technology. While there are a host of other 3D printed projects available to...
At Nike the Future is Faster, and it's 3D
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
Nike announces a new 3D-printing partnership with HP designed to accelerate the scale and speed of the company’s innovation processes. Source: At Nike the Future is Faster, and it's 3D Ashton Eaton was one of the big stars in the Olympics last year. The Decathlete was in commercials and was...
Salomon Fusion Machine, Robotic Equipment To Build Custom Shoes | #GearJunkie
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
Salomon today announced a new method of manufacturing that will allow the brand to make custom running shoes for the general public, and build them on site. Source: Fusion Machine, Robotic Equipment To Build Custom Shoes Additive manufacturing is allowing brands to quickly move towards a trend that will be necessary...
An Overlooked Nike Patent Details How 3D Could Further Shape Retail
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
Nike has entered the 3D printing game, as the global leader in athletic shoes was just granted a patent for a 3D printing technology for shoe manufacturing. Source: Nike Granted Patent For 3D Printing Technology | Digital Trends In 2015 Nike applied for a patent for attaching an upper to...
Top 4 Shoe Manufacturers Experimenting With 3D Printing
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
The number of use cases for 3D printing is virtually limitless. It is rather remarkable how many shoe manufacturers are currently experimenting with this technology. It goes to show there is a big mar Source: Top 4 Shoe Manufacturers Experimenting With 3D Printing – The Merkle Take a moment and...
A Glowing Review of Customized 3D Printed Insoles from WIIVV
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
And I would walk 500 miles, and I would walk 500 more, to be the gal who walked a thousand miles to review at your door. Disclaimer: I have not walked 1,000 miles. Source: Walking with Wiivv: Review of Customized 3D Printed Insoles Sarah over at 3DPrint.com has taken the effort...
Why Siemens and Adidas Speedfactory Connection Is Future
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
Siemens (ETR:SIE) is planning to collaborate with adidas on the realization of the Speedfactory concept for mass-produced 3D printed sneakers. Source: Siemens to enter adidas Speedfactory project for custom 3D printed sportswear - 3D Printing Industry adidas' collaboration with Carbon a 3D printing company has placed the emphasis on...
The Quirky Inventions Arriving With 3D Printed Footwear
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
Chinese inventor Liu Feng has developed a very interesting and very functional 3D printed washing machine specifically designed for cleaning your shoes safely, properly and without damaging them. Source: 3ders.org - Chinese inventor develops the first ever 3D printed washing machine for shoes | 3D Printer News & 3D Printing...
Why is 3D Printing in Footwear Important? 3D-Printed Shoe Race via The Motley Fool
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
Athletic shoe makers are going all-in 3D printing with the goal of producing customized footwear for the general consumer market. Here's where the key players stand so far. (pics via The Motley Fool) Source: 3D-Printed Shoe Race: How Do Nike, Under Armour, and Adidas Stack Up? -- The Motley Fool...
The Pros and Cons of 3D Printing: Thanks and farewell
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
Hi everyone, we’re writing this post with heavy hearts to let you know that we are making the tough decision to shut down Electroloom. (An image of Electroloom's earliest fabric prototype from 2013, when they first started the project) Source: Thanks and farewell – Electroloom Blog – Medium Electroloom appeared to...
Will 3D Printing Really Change The Footwear Industry? Remember the Electric Car?
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
Adidas Latest Footwear Announcement Featuring The First Mass Market 3D Printed Shoe, The FutureCraft4d Will Change The Shoe Industry Forever. (photo via Littlehonda.com) Source: The Shoe That Will Change The Footwear Industry Forever I recall in the 90s, in San Diego, walking around and noticing plug in terminals in front...
First Pro-baseball player 3D Printed Cleats
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
written by Brett Hershman The Dawn of a New Era? It might not have been obvious to the fans at Global Life Park, but there was something different about Indians’ ace Corey Kluber when he took the mound on Opening Night against the Rangers. The difference was in his cleats,...
Polish students design eco-friendly 3D printed shoes & amp ; customization app
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
Two design students from the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw have designed and crafted a line of customizable 3D printed shoes. The shoes, which are made from eco-friendly materials and can be customized by the wearer through an app, were prototyped and 3D printed using ZMorph's Multitool 3D printer. (Images: Gronowicz...
HP Establishes Breakthrough Program to Breakthrough 3D Printing
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
HP Inc. launches global reseller program for 3D printers and consumables. Stephen Nigro, president of HP Inc. 3D printing, explains. Source: HP Launches Reseller Program to Scale Up 3D Printing Business - ChannelE2E ChannelE2E is reporting a very big movement by HP. The plan has been publicly announced, but has...
Formlabs and New Balance Come Together to 3D Print High-Performance Footwear
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
Source: Formlabs and New Balance Come Together to 3D Print High-Performance Footwear New Balance returns to the forefront of 3D Printing after being the first footwear company to create a midsole for a running shoe using 3D printing. The company joins forces with Formlabs to develop multiple components for footwear,...
The Top 5: Ranking The Best 3DShoes Available
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
With all the major footwear manufacturers announcing commitment to innovation and sustainability with their own 3D printed shoes, we rank the top 5 major 3D shoe releases in the industry thus far. 5. Peak ‘Future’ The most affordable 3D printed shoe from a major manufacturer gives Peak a leg...
3D Printing Quality from China's Union Tech Has Landed
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
In the West, we don't necessarily know a great deal about the shape of the Asian 3D printing market; we do know that China in particular has been working on additive manufacturing technology for some time and has a very active industry. Source: UnionTech: International 3D Printing Quality from China...
'Sustainable' Is All The Rage In Footwear Innovation
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
Sustainable shoes are all the rage in footwear innovation currently. Adidas has their UltraBOOST Uncaged Parley, made of recycled ocean plastic. Adidas has been championing environmental awareness with its latest release, as well as hosting a midnight run in New York City for World Oceans Day on June 8...
3D Printing Boosts Athletic Footwear Market
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
When it comes to the athletic footwear market, consumers want shoes that are intended for a game and other open exercises. There is an assortment of athletic footwear with many alternatives when it comes to shading, outline, and cost to fit the needs of individuals. Deals made through online channels,...
Under Armour Launches Custom Footwear Platform
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
The revolution of 3D shoes largely revolves around the customization capabilities the new technology has to create footwear unlike anything previously available. Under Armour has just announced it has rolled out its first footwear customization platform, UA Icon. UA Icon will allow fans to create custom designs on some...
Prodways Group Share Increase Based on Footwear Production Portfolio and work with Nike
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
Prodways Group, a subsidiary of Groupe Gorgé, announces the successful commercial development of its portfolio of solutions for the footwear industry. As... | June 6, 2017 Source: Prodways : opens up new horizons for 3D-printed footwear | 4-Traders 3DShoes.com is not an advisor on the stock market and does not...
2017 CHI Conference | 3D Printing Combined with Textile Manufacturing
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
Source: http://dl.acm.org/citation.cfmdoid=3025453.3025460&preflayout=flat As a new field begins to open up and investors become excited, there has to be research done that verifies whether a theory can actually be placed into the realm of actual creation. Often this process occurs in colleges throughout the world. Grad students and their mentors/professors submit...
Adidas Shapes Future of Performance Customization with FORGEFIBER Technology
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
Source: adidas Shapes Future of Performance Customization with FORGEFIBER Technology While 3DShoes.com is primarily about sharing information that supports our field, when we see a fantastic new technology being implemented into footwear it reminds us of why we love this industry so much. The adidas Futurecraft 4D utilizes additive manufacturing,...
Disney Filed a Patent for 3D printing. What's Happened Since?
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
Disney has filed a patent for a new 3D printing technique that uses high-intensity light to harden resin into a shape in a single process, unlike traditional 3D printing that uses a layer-by-layer approach. Source: Disney files patent for near instantaneous 3D printing Two years ago Disney had the great...
How 3D Printing Can Bring Reebok Back To Top
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
Ever since Adidas acquired Reebok for $3.8 billion, the once prominent shoe brand has struggled for an identity. Adidas recently has replaced Reebok's NHL apparel deal The brand has since shifted into a fitness oriented brand that has aligned itself with emerging active trends, Crossfit and MMA, and have done...
LINK3D Is Building 'Digital Factories' To Help You 3D Manufacture Products
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
LINK3D, the first global platform that instantly connects engineers to additive manufacturing service providers, is now available to the entire additive manufacturing industry. The company will enable anyone with a design to submit to 3D printing manufacturers in over 20 countries, giving access to 234 unique metal and polymer materials...
A Custom Review Of WIIVV's 3D Insoles
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
Here at 3Dshoes.com, we got the opportunity to try some revolutionary footwear technology employed by the folks at WIIVV. WIIVV is currently at the forefront of the 3D shoe revolution and leading the charge with its custom 3D printed insoles. CEO Shamil Hargovan was featured in Forbes 30 under 30,...
Amazon Sets Their Sights On Apparel Manufacturing With 3D Tech
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
Amazon already has plans to disrupt the supply chain but now they have their sights set on manufacturing. The online retailer was just granted a patent for an integrated on-demand apparel [...] Source: Amazon Sets Their Sights On Apparel Manufacturing 3D printing and manufacturing has an element of the 90s...
Why WIIVV's CEO is Not Afraid of adidas | 5 Predictions
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
Source: Next Steps: 5 Predictions Driving the Footwear Industry by 2025 3DPrint.com sat down with one of the founders of WIIVV to discuss the launch of the adidas Futurecraft4D x Carbon announcement. The Three Stripes will be releasing 100,000 pairs of the 4D shoe in the next year. An announcement...
WIIVV Latches Onto The Power Of Customization
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
When adidas announced the launch of its first mass-produced 3D printed shoe, the Futurecraft 4D, last month in New York, the implications of the release were far greater than the footwear industry. Adidas is marketing this shoe as the first mass-produced 3D printed shoe, set for a 100,000 pair release in 2018....
"Impossible Objects" Does The Impossible in 3D Printing | Technology
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
Impossible Objects is developing a 3D printer that can use composite materials to challenge traditional manufacturing methods to create parts for industries such as automotive and aerospace. Source: Startup unveils 3D printer that can build carbon fiber, Kevlar, fiberglass parts Lucas Mearian recently reported on Computerworld that a new startup...
Adidas Teams Up With Parley To Host 'Run For The Ocean'
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jun 22, 2017
(OTCMKTS:ADDYY) is once again teaming up with Parley to create collective awareness around saving our oceans from devastating plastic pollution. Everyone can become an ambassador and join the global movement to save our oceans by taking part in a collection digital run set for June 5th through the 10th....
3D Printed Smart Tags
Post by Charlie White on Aug 01, 2016
3D printing has amazed me more and more as time has passed, and I’m sure the same goes for others. So many new designs and efficient ways of production have surfaced over the past year. But one big issue that could also happen is designs being pirated, or stolen. Eventually,...
Feetz Partnership With DSW
Post by Charlie White on Jul 24, 2016
Feetz recently partnered with another company, a footwear retailer named DSW Inc. The two of them have plants to combine Feetz’ knowledge of 3D printing and DSW’s experience with retail to have an impact on the 3D printed footwear industry. Companies like New Balance and Nike are setting up their...
Lenovo Debuts 3D Printed Smart Sneakers That Double Up As Game Controllers
Post by Charlie White on Jun 21, 2016
3D printed footwear isn’t particularly new to the fashion industry, what with New Balance recently jumping on the bandwagon and releasing the first of the brand’s kind. Smart accessories are also fairly old hat when it comes to the digital era, but did you ever think that your shoes could...
3D Shoes In The Olympics
Post by Charlie White on May 27, 2016
If you are participating in the Olympics, then the high quality equipment is definitely what you want to have. Runners will look for any advantage they can get to improve their running time. Ultra lightweight shoes with spikes are becoming very popular with professionals. Spikes help runners push off faster and have more control...
New Method Of 3D Printing
Post by Charlie White on Apr 30, 2016
A company named Cobbler Technologies decided they wanted to bring their 3D printer technology to the $250 billion shoe industry. Cobbler’s printer is unusual because it has the ability to apply layers of different materials while building the bottom of a shoe, without the printer having to be stopped to change materials....
3D Printed Shoe "Race"
Post by Charlie White on Apr 25, 2016
Recently, we had the 2016 Boston Marathon. With events like this happening companies are competing against each other to put 3D printed athletic shoes on the market. These companies include Under Armour, New Balance, 3DShoes.com, Nike, and Adidas. 3D printing is revolutionizing the footwear industry, and the possibilities it could bring...
