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Feetz On The Streetz
Post by Charlie White on Aug 14, 2017
The idea of “pop-up shops” and stores that are mobile are becoming popular these days. The 3D printing industry has been looking into that idea; especially Louis Vuitton. The company opened up a 3D printed pop-up shop in a shopping center last year. Print the Future opened their own pop-up...
Alphabounce: New Tech by Adidas
Post by Sina Shirazi on Aug 04, 2017
Adidas has announced its latest release, the AlphaBounce FORGEFIBER, featuring innovative stitching technology to provide a precise fit and support. "Running is more about linear movement," said Jason McGinnity, a designer on the adidas Future team. "The super flexible and strong FORGEFIBER upper for a runner will provide enhanced lockdown and...
Top 10: 3D printers
Post by Sina Shirazi on Aug 04, 2017
In the last few years, 3D printing has transformed from a niche market to a mainstream sensation, with over 150 models currently available. 3D printing is a manufacturing technique that allows you to create a physical object from a digital design by adding layer upon layer of material. It starts...
Superfeet's Custom 3D Insoles
Post by Charlie White on Aug 02, 2017
The insole manufacturer Superfeet is joining the world of 3D printed shoes by introducing its new ME3d products. Their insoles are personalized and manufactured for consumers using 3D scanning and Jet Fusion 3D printing technology. Superfeet established itself as a company in the shoe industry and have enabled their customers...
German Company Stays Ahead
Post by Charlie White on Jul 30, 2017
3D printing not only saves production time but it also helps with the cost. A German shoe company, Oberle - Gesunde Schuhe has turned to 3D printed shoes in an attempt to keep up with modern shoe companies. They want to better create specialty “healthy shoes” to provide to future...
Under Armour Architech
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jul 27, 2017
Under Armour has received a ton of heat recently for missing the mark on its shoe releases, its latest 3D shoe printed Architech futurist, intends to change the sentiment. The latest 3D release from the Baltimore-based company features a mid top design, with dynamic lattice network for support, SpeedForm technology...
3D Printing Becoming A Reality
Post by Charlie White on Jul 26, 2017
Those who weren’t sure about 3D printing are starting to believe in it more as time goes by. New applications of the manufacturing 3D technology are being used, such as athletic shoes or metal parts. We are also seeing production times, quality, and quantity improving on traditional methods of manufacturing....
WIVV Sandal Review
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jul 26, 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 3D custom printed insoles. CEO Shamil Hargovan was featured in Forbes 30 under...
Custom Shoes By WIIVV
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jul 26, 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...
AbilityMate Helps The Disabled
Post by Charlie White on Jul 22, 2017
Thanks to 3D printing, a toddler with cerebral palsy took her first independent steps. These “magic shoes” help Eve Darcy overcome her physical disability that makes it extra difficult for her to walk more than a few steps at a time. Her parents looking into a local startup, AbilityMate, which...
3D Printing is outworking everyone
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jul 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...
Reebok The future of 3D Shoes
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jul 21, 2017
As a struggling footwear brand, Reebok knows it needs to be at the forefront of innovation to get its Hype back. That’s where Bill McInnis, former NASA rocket scientist and Head of Reebok Future comes in. McInnis is leading Reebok back to relevance in the footwear by using brand new 3D...
On Demand 3D printing for Everyone
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jul 20, 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...
3D Printing Trains & Railroads
Post by Sina Shirazi on Jul 20, 2017
3D Printed… Trains? UP Takes 3D Printing to the Rails 3D printing is slowly becoming more normalized. Dog wheelchairs, talk of colonizing Mars by printing resources and of course, tons and tons of prototyping— it’s safe to say that additive manufacturing is here to stay. And now, even the industrial...
Consumers Want Printed Products
Post by Charlie White on Jul 19, 2017
As the last decade has gone by, the way consumers shop has changed dramatically. We used to go to the store to buy something but now we have access to almost every major retailer online. Aside from these changes retailers have also had to come up with ways to continue...
Peak Sport Unveils "Future"
Post by Charlie White on Jun 26, 2017
This year a Chinese sportswear company, Peak Sport, launched its first pair of 3D printed sneakers. The shoes are called Future and not only are they the first 3D printed shoes for the company, but they are the first 3D printed running shoes to hit the Chinese market. The shoes...
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...
