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Additive Manufacturing (3D printing)
How can Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) be used by the footwear and leather goods sectors?
In 2023, the World Footwear is launching a new series of papers dedicated to innovation in the footwear and leather goods industry.
The first innovation paper of the new series is focused on how Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) can be used by the footwear and leather goods sectors.
Published in February 2023.
Contents
Executive Summary
What is additive manufacturing?
Additive manufacturing vs conventional methods
Classes of Additive Manufacturing technologies
Additive Manufacturing in the footwear sector
Product development
Production of soles, midsoles and wedges
Production of components for medical footwear
Production of uppers
Whole footwear production
Production of decorative accessories and customisation
Production support tools
Future perspective
What is additive manufacturing?
Additive manufacturing vs conventional methods
Classes of Additive Manufacturing technologies
Additive Manufacturing in the footwear sector
Product development
Production of soles, midsoles and wedges
Production of components for medical footwear
Production of uppers
Whole footwear production
Production of decorative accessories and customisation
Production support tools
Future perspective
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