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Digital prototyping

Digital prototyping
What tools are available for the footwear industry?


In 2023, the World Footwear is launching a new series of papers dedicated to innovation in the footwear and leather goods industry.

This document focuses on digital prototyping and its role in product development, what distinguishes it from physical prototyping, its  advantages, and limitations, with the presentation of several examples of the digital tools and softwares commonly used for prototyping.

Published in November 2023.





Contents

Summary
Digital technologies for rapid prototyping
Flow for development involving prototyping
Digital tools for prototyping
Examples of application
Conclusions
References