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Generatively Designed Sandals

ASICS & LuxCreo Created High-Performance 3D-Printed Sandals

— September 20, 2021 — Fashion
Sportswear manufacturer ASICS and manufacturing company LuxCreo teamed up to create 3D-printed sandals that make the most of the company's generative design software LuxGen. The creation of the high-performance and customized sandals starts at the ASICS Future Experience Lab with a foot scan. This process captures the height of the arch and the shoe size of the wearer, so that a unique lattice structure can be created to provide support. After the design has been generated, it's sent to the LuxCreo Smart Factory for production.

"There is strong demand for custom footwear that is better performing and sustainable,” says Norihiko Taniguchi, General Manager of Future creation department, ASICS Corporation, “With LuxCreo’s 3D printing and Smart Factory solutions, mass customization of high-performance footwear will come true in the near future.”
Trend Themes
1. Generative Design Software - Manufacturers are using generative design software to create customized and high-performance products.
2. 3D Printing - The use of 3D printing is enabling manufacturers to create unique and highly specific products.
3. Customized Footwear - There is a growing trend towards customized footwear that is better performing and sustainable.
Industry Implications
1. Sportswear Manufacturing - Sportswear manufacturers can utilize generative design software and 3D printing to create custom, high-performance footwear.
2. Manufacturing Technology - Manufacturing companies can develop and market new 3D printing and generative design software solutions to meet the growing demand for custom products.
3. Footwear Retail - Retailers can explore opportunities to partner with manufacturers in order to offer customized footwear options to customers.
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