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Application of additive technology in footwear design

Footwear functional parts of complex shape can be made with high precision and good dimensional tolerance using 3D printing method. It also has the possibility of making very thin layers and a smooth surface of the products which makes it very valuable in the development of new technology and products. Creation of a 3D prototype is providing the 2D procedures a possibility of developing an individual segment of footwear, fifht, soles, heels, accessories or the whole model with complex geometry. Additive technology enables usage and mixture of different materials providing diversity of shapes, mechanical features and colours. It also provides wider opportunities for the designer offering easier production of functional and wanted spatial and planar shape. Further investigation of the potential of the additive technology as advanced technology in footwear design will be focus on testing the aesthetic and functional aspect within project ADVANCETEX.

additive technologies ; 3D printing ; footwear design ; model development

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