Robots at the Reebok factory “paint” shoes using the liquid layering method
If you watch how a new pair of Reebok sneakers is created, then it will seem that robotic 3D printers are preparing an exquisite dessert. But in fact, this is how shoes are printed - using the method of liquid layering of the patented material BASF. A new production method allows you to create unique sneakers with predetermined characteristics.
"Draw" shoes from individual parts of the robots will be at the new factory Reebok, which will open in Lincoln next year. So far no one uses this production technology, so Reebok sneakers will be truly unique.
Robotic 3D printers can easily print the sole of the sneakers without using molds. At the same time, the outsole perfectly compensates the energy of movement and in its functional properties is far superior to rubber analogues created by traditional methods. In addition, shoes, printed by the method of liquid layering, can adapt to the shape of the foot, providing maximum comfort during operation.
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The head of the company, Bill McInnis, said that today almost every pair of shoes is made using molds, which makes production more expensive and long. 3D printing with liquid materials will significantly reduce the cost and simplify the process. In addition, additive technologies offer tremendous design opportunities and make it easy to “program” shoes at the modeling stage.
To demonstrate the capabilities of the new technology, the company has released a limited batch of 3D-printed Reebok Liquid Speed sneakers, which cost $ 190. And next year, when the factory works in Lincoln, there will be more such models on the market.
As we can see, 3D printing as a method of making garments is becoming more and more popular. More and more designers and manufacturers from around the world are paying attention to this technology. For example, the Macedonian designer Irina Tosheva has already shown her collection of dresses, in the manufacture of which 3D printing was used. Now she travels around the world, demonstrating her products and making efforts to popularize this technology. For example, on November 18, she will perform in Moscow.
"Draw" shoes from individual parts of the robots will be at the new factory Reebok, which will open in Lincoln next year. So far no one uses this production technology, so Reebok sneakers will be truly unique.
Robotic 3D printers can easily print the sole of the sneakers without using molds. At the same time, the outsole perfectly compensates the energy of movement and in its functional properties is far superior to rubber analogues created by traditional methods. In addition, shoes, printed by the method of liquid layering, can adapt to the shape of the foot, providing maximum comfort during operation.
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The head of the company, Bill McInnis, said that today almost every pair of shoes is made using molds, which makes production more expensive and long. 3D printing with liquid materials will significantly reduce the cost and simplify the process. In addition, additive technologies offer tremendous design opportunities and make it easy to “program” shoes at the modeling stage.
To demonstrate the capabilities of the new technology, the company has released a limited batch of 3D-printed Reebok Liquid Speed sneakers, which cost $ 190. And next year, when the factory works in Lincoln, there will be more such models on the market.
As we can see, 3D printing as a method of making garments is becoming more and more popular. More and more designers and manufacturers from around the world are paying attention to this technology. For example, the Macedonian designer Irina Tosheva has already shown her collection of dresses, in the manufacture of which 3D printing was used. Now she travels around the world, demonstrating her products and making efforts to popularize this technology. For example, on November 18, she will perform in Moscow.
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/398597/
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