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In the spirit of "Moving Beyond Innovation", OECHSLER partners with Sneakprint to offer sneakers featuring custom 3D printed midsoles.

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OECHSLER X SNEAKPRINT

Shaping the future of 3D printing for customized sneakers

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Application
Footwear
Material used
EPU41
The result
3D printed custom-fit sneakers

WHY OECHSLER & SNEAKPRINT?

In the spirit of "Moving Beyond Innovation", OECHSLER partners with Sneakprint to offer sneakers featuring custom 3D printed midsoles. While Sneakprint is a unique blend, leveraging 3D printing technology and skilled craftsmanship to create custom-fit shoes from responsibly sourced leather, OECHSLER’s Additive Manufacturing technology ensures exceptional comfort tailored to individual needs.

The Story Behind

Ultimately, there are no standard feet. People are underserved by traditional shoe manufacturing, which often only offers standard sizes. As a result, some people are limited in their choices and must look specifically for sneakers designed for wide or narrow feet. Even orthopedic insoles often require special shoes that fit the individual. That's why Sneakprint is dedicated to creating shoes that offer unparalleled comfort and fit their feet flawlessly.

Benefits of 3D Printing For Customized Sneakers

By using 3D scanning, parametric design and 3D printing, OECHSLER and Sneakprint possess the tools to break the barriers of standard sizing and make footwear production human centric. 3D printing not only allows each shoe to be customized to the wearer's needs, including size, shape and style, but also enables the creation of lattice structures in the midsole that can be precisely designed to provide optimal cushioning and support based on the wearer's individual foot shape, gait and activity level, as well as to distribute pressure and impact forces more efficiently.

The Power of Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) in 3D Printing

DLS is a cutting-edge 3D printing technique that uses light to harden liquid resins. During this process, a projection head maps layers of a 3D model onto the resin, which then hardens. After each layer, the model is moved slightly up until it's completely solidified. By using this technology, OECHSLER and Sneakprint are able to create intricate custom designs quickly and efficiently, providing people with a truly one-of-a-kind sneaker.

No Compromises on Sustainability

OECHSLER and Sneakprint aim to revolutionize the footwear industry through 3D printing technology without compromising on sustainable practices. While traditional shoe manufacturing often creates a significant amount of material waste by cutting and shaping materials, 3D printing is an additive manufacturing process, meaning that material is applied layer by layer to create the final product. This minimizes material waste by using only the amount of material needed. Next to that, 3D printing enables the recycling of excess material, which further reduces the environmental impact.

Outcome

In the spirit of "Moving Beyond Innovation", OECHSLER and Sneakprint have successfully launched sneakers featuring custom 3D printed midsoles. While Sneakprint is a unique blend, leveraging 3D printing technology and skilled craftsmanship to create custom-fit shoes from responsibly sourced leather, OECHSLER’s Additive Manufacturing technology ensures exceptional comfort tailored to individual needs.

All product benefits at a glance:

  • Customized shoes that offer unparalleled comfort
  • Lattice structures in the midsole to provide optimal cushioning and support
  • Dynamic and durable EPU 41 material to increase longevity
  • Quick and efficient creation of intricate custom designs through DLS
  • 3D printing enables the recycling of excess material

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OECHSLER X SNEAKPRINT

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