3DPrinted shoes are gradually entering the public’s field of vision and experiencing considerable growth. The company I want to introduce to you today isELASTICa company based in the United Arab Emirates (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) of Sharjah, engaged in the use of elastomeric foam granules3DPrinters make shoes. Recently, Mohou.com learned that,ELASTIClaunches its first product 100% Made entirely of recyclable foam 3D Printed sneakers. AndEOS、Industry OPT、Fast liquid printingAndPrint foamSimilar to Digital Foam, the startup hopes to produce functional materials in a way that traditional materials cannot be processed. For example, foam structures can be designed in different locations on the sole to create a different feel on the foot.
ELASTIC said it has developed an in-house elastomeric foam process that can make it a unique product3DPrint shoes. The company’s first pair of sneakers was called ELASTIC-1limited production1,000Doubles and has an adjustable fit.3DPrinted shoes offer the same comfort and performance as traditional shoes, thanks in large part to the lattice structure used in the design.ELASTICShoes manufactured in total12colors and16Choose from sizes and are machine washable.
ELASTIC Founder Robert Karklinsh He said “If you want something suitable for bare feet Crocs Super soft products or some products that are pleasant to the touch, there is no alternative to foam materials. The lattice structure has good elasticity and can significantly reduce printing time compared with other structures. at the same time,3DThe printed lattice structure is adjustable and can be implemented with a high degree of design freedom. So here is the core: the foam lattice structure (FLS)“
2021 Year,Karklinshdeveloped Unitrudera pellet-based extruder, when he decided to add a blowing agent to his pellets. The company’s technology is more advanced than filament-based3DThe shoe printing method is more cost-effective,ELASTIC that means it can end with “7 Dollar/Kilogram price for purchasing granular materials, whileTPUThe filament production cost is approx. 12 Dollar/Kilogram,Central unit The resin costs at least 35 Dollar/Kilogram. The company also stated that by using TPE The pellet extrusion speed is faster than using filament. at the same time,ELASTICThe produced shoes are produced on demand without manual involvement, saving a lot of labor and material resources.
3DOne-piece printed shoes (made from thermoplastic materials) are also easier to recycle and environmentally friendly because they do not contain glue. All-in-one3DPrinted sneakers can be crushed and mixed with the original material in an extruder to produce a new pair of sneakers. The founders also hope the company’s print heads can handle foam with properties that filaments can’t replicate. In cost calculation,Karklinsh The estimated production cost of a pair of shoes is 7:80 p.m. USD, available at 20 Print in hours. To reduce overall costs, the company aims to achieve faster 3D Printing and more automation.
It can be said that3DThe development of printed shoes is very rapid, and various well-known shoe brands or start-ups have tackled it.3DPrinting technology and associated report forecasts,2022-2027 Year,3D Printed Footwear Market Expected to Grow 19.7258 billion during the forecast period. 19.72% The compound annual growth rate is accelerating.ELASTICThis time3DPrinted shoes are undoubtedly an innovation, but let’s see if they can occupy a place in such a fierce market in the future!
Source: 3D Printing Network
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