# Insole-Printing Systems iMcustom Introduces Complete 3D Scanning and Printing for Custom Insoles By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-03-30 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-insole References: [3dprint](http://3dprint.com/124590/imcustom-scan-3d-print-insoles/) & [imcustom](http://www.imcustom.com/) Now that many consumers are getting excited about the possibilities of 3D printing, 3D-printed shoes and custom insoles have become quite popular among consumers who desire an extreme level of comfort. In order to push the boundaries of 3D-printed insoles that can be distributed at the retail and medical level, iMcustom launched a new system that introduces complete 3D scanning and 3D printing onsite. In a matter of two hours, a customer can—literally—walk away wearing a brand new pair of custom insoles. In addition to being environmentally friendly, this 'In-Store Manufacturing System' creates more opportunities for trial pairs to be printed for fitting without additional cost and waste. As an alternative to fully custom insoles, iMcustom also sells semi-custom models online and in-store for consumers who are after a less expensive product. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3d-printed Insoles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more advanced material options and customization features to enhance comfort and performance. - **In-store Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Optimize the scanning and printing process to reduce production time and offer a seamless customer experience. - **Eco-friendly Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create sustainable materials and manufacturing processes to meet the growing demand for environmentally friendly products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate 3D printing technology into the footwear industry to produce customized and sustainable products. - **Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate 3D scanning and printing into medical practices to provide personalized solutions for foot-related conditions and injuries. - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement in-store manufacturing systems to offer customers instant customization and reduce waste in the production of footwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D Printed Shoe Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customfit-3d-printed-shoes.md) - [Personalized Footwear Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-personalization-studio.md) - [3D-Printed Smart Insoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-customized-insoles.md) - [Scan-to-Print Custom Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobiome.md) - [Customizable Shoe Insoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecodasher-insole.md) - [Open 3D Printing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zellerfeld-1.md) - [Ergonomic Scan-to-Print Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivobarefoot-vivobiome-tabi-gen-01-sandal.md) - [Kid-Friendly 3D Foot Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-foot-scanner.md) - [3D-Printed Winter Sport Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobsled-footwear.md)