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3D printing: a shoemaker for himself

For example, Cristina Franceschini, a young Italian designer, combines classics and 3D printing technologies in her amazing works.

So far, the Cristina Franceschini collection consists of 10 pairs of gorgeous shoes that seem to come true from magical dreams. In fact, the designer uses lightweight and practical nylon to make luxurious shoes. He creates this beauty with the help of his 3D printer from the Italian company WASP.

The speed of 3D printing of a marvelous shoe is from 3 to 9 hours. As Christina Franceschini herself says, the use of this technology has greatly simplified the process of making shoes and greatly reduced the time. Those design ideas that were previously impossible to realize technologically, with the help of the 3D printing process, have become easily accessible. Now you can not just dream, but create the most amazing and extraordinary forms.

Kristina started mastering 3D printing technology three years ago. Then I bought my first WASP 3D printer. Today, the designer already uses other 3D printers - photopolymer and SLS. The fact is that the artist creates not only magically beautiful shoes, but also wonderful jewelry and various accessories.

Cristina Franceschini is currently working with 3dshoes.com and learning new materials for her amazing designs. After all, the company uses a wide range of materials in its production - from titanium to Kevlar, from gold-plated steel to ceramics, including plastic and rubber.

What will the shoes of the future look like with 3D printing?

The most amazing thing is that 3D printing technology allows you to create both individual parts in the manufacture of shoes, and "print" shoes as a whole. So says designer Pavel Podsednikova from Prague. No lining, sole, or heel support needed. Moreover, designers and technologists today responsibly declare that with the help of 3D printing it is possible to produce not only a shoe, but also an entire boot, in one piece.

At the same time, as you have already seen, the shape of such shoes will be perfect, and not only in terms of aesthetics. After all, printing on a 3D printer allows you to create shoes or sandals individually for each person, taking into account the structural features of his feet. Shoes are extremely comfortable and comfortable. And that means goodbye, tired legs and corn patches! How many people suffering from foot problems will get the opportunity to relieve their pain . ..

However, this is not all. The fact is that very soon you and I, in order to buy a couple of new shoes, will not need to leave the house, go to the store, try on a dozen pairs of shoes, being nervous and annoyed, wasting time and energy ...

It will be enough to buy a 3D printer, download a 3D printing program from the Internet and install it on your computer. Scan the soles of your feet, putting this data into the computer's memory. And finally, choose a suitable 3D printing model for the shoes of your dreams in the online store. And... press the button.

By the way, the 3D printing model can also be downloaded for free, without buying it in the online store. Since the most simple and not burdened with special design solutions, projects will be freely available on the worldwide web. Well, and most importantly, for those who like to do something with their own hands, to embody their own creative developments, there is a huge field for activity. Your own shoemaker - it's just great! Because you will create something special, different from others, completely exclusive . ..

Well, when the shoes are worn out, they can be turned into completely new ones. Simply by recycling the material from which they are made, using the same 3D printer.

According to Mari Huang, co-founder of the Continuum Fashion project, 3D printed shoes will greatly simplify production. Because the most trendy models will be made to order in the shortest possible time. And delivered quickly, without any extra time. After all, for this it will not be necessary to wait until the next batch of goods is formed, shipped, etc. Logistics, promotion - all this will change radically.

With the expansion of production, new production areas and additional human resources will not be needed. All you have to do is install a few new 3D printers...

3D printing - the possibilities are endless

Of course, 3D printing technology is not yet as perfect as we would like. There are active developments of new engineering solutions.

Matt Flame and Tim Gartner, two former students at the University of Philadelphia, created a new Footprint concept. These two young designers have managed to develop an entirely new 3D modeling program for foot scanning.

This program makes it possible to produce shoes that are extremely comfortable to wear. Because it can create three-dimensional mesh structures that, as it were, reproduce the shock-absorbing characteristics of foamed ethyl vinyl acetate. This material is used to make shoes all over the world. However, that's not all. The program is able to manipulate cells - their shape, position, size. Thus, it is possible to create individual models of shoes, taking into account all the physiological characteristics of the feet of a particular person. The designers used themselves as test subjects and were quite pleased with the result.

To make the sole of the Footprint model on a 3D printer, they selected a flexible, soft and plastic material. This is a Ninjaflex plastic thread, which has great resistance under load. Also, young designers believe that other plastics can be used for 3D printing shoes. It is a DuraForm FLEX Nylon nylon powder that is processed by Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) to rapidly melt and cure the sole part of the shoe.

Designers make the upper part of Footprint shoes from shrink yarn on a special knitting machine. However, here, too, a software three-dimensional model is used to design shoe parts.

Today, new materials are being developed for making shoes using 3D printers.
Recreus has recently developed and already manufactures Filaflex flexible plastic filament. This material, unlike traditional ABS and PLA plastics for 3D printing, does not injure human skin when wearing shoes made on a 3D printer. On the contrary, shoes made of Filaflex perfectly fit the foot, look great and are comfortable even with long wear.

The founder of the company, Ignacio Garcia, believes that Filaflex shoes made on a home 3D printer are in no way inferior to purchased shoe models.

Can you imagine robot boots that can control every movement of a human foot? Yes, it already exists!

US company SOLS, which produces specialized orthopedic shoes using 3D printing technologies, has literally made a breakthrough in the shoe industry. This new product is Adaptiv, an innovative orthopedic boot. These are not just shoes, but a whole system of built-in pressure sensors and gyroscopes with an individual setting of a 3D printed shell. Yes, this is exactly what robotic boots are, which are able to effectively support the human foot, ankle joints and even other parts of the body. At the same time - to control every movement! This is done by distributing air and liquid pressure inside the boots.

Advances in the development of so-called soft robots have been used in the design of these boots. The cellular structure of the boots reacts to every human movement, imitating the biomechanics of walking.

Adaptiv boots are 3D printed from several parts. First, internal boots are created from scanned materials. The insoles are strictly individual, equipped with shock absorbers and air chambers. The inner boot is then inserted into a special shell. And between these two layers are motion sensors. Since the Adaptiv boots are tall and wrap around the ankles, silicone air cushions are also located in this area. Moreover, the air pressure in these shock absorbers can be increased or decreased, depending on the purpose for which these boots will be used.

Adaptiv boots are made using Elasto Plastic. This is a very elastic material, it is great for 3D printers - a laser sintering method.

Adaptiv shoe design is designed by SOLS in collaboration with design firm Continuum Fashion, well known in the fashion industry.

Orthopedic robotic boots are perfect not only for people who need extra comfort. The main thing is the sports direction, according to SOLS. Adaptiv sports shoes help athletes train more efficiently and protect against injury. In addition, these boots are simply very beautiful. The LED lighting of the air chambers, which “works” while driving, is stylish.

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The fastest 3D metal printer SLM NXG XII 600

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One of the main events of the Formnext Connect exhibition, which took place online in November 2020, was the presentation of a new multi-laser 3D printer from the leader in the field of additive manufacturing of metal products SLM Solutions (Germany). Far ahead of the growing trend of increasing the number of lasers in printing systems, the company introduced the NXG XII 600 machine with 12 lasers, each with a power of 1 kW.

This impressive system features a large build chamber and is said to be about 20 times faster than single laser printers. SLM Solutions Group CEO Sam O'Leary (since the end of January 2021 - CEO of the company), spoke to TCT Magazine about the possibilities of a 3D printer, how 12 lasers increase productivity and how, in his opinion, the NXG XII 600 will open the way to industrial series production.

- Hello, Sam. At Formnext Connect, you introduced the new NXG XII 600 metal 3D printing system. Tell us about it.

“The market launch of our new NXG XII 600 printer is a key milestone for the manufacturing industry as it is a revolutionary solution for the industrialization of metal additive manufacturing. The NXG XII 600 is equipped with 12 lasers, each with a power of 1 kW, and a build chamber of 600 x 600 x 600 mm. It is the fastest printer on the market (about 20 times faster than single laser machines). Among its innovative technical features is the Zoom function (individual zooming of the laser spot) for maximum productivity. The printer is designed for mass production and manufacturing of large-sized products.

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One of the first products created with the NXG XII 600: E-Drive powertrain housing for the Porsche sports car

Dimensions: 590 x 560 x 367 mm
Weight: 15.5 kg
Material: AlSi10Mg
Production time: 21 hours

- What makes the NXG XII 600 unique in the SLM Solutions printer line?

– It is unique for several reasons: first of all, the power of the laser is increased by four times. This allows for a significant increase in productivity and makes this printer the most productive printer on the market, especially when you consider the large build chamber.

If we talk about more specific technical parameters, they are also impressive: an optical system of unsurpassed compactness, a laser spot zoom function, auto-calibration, faster powder loading and new printer software, to name but a few. The NXG XII 600 system is not just the next generation of our equipment, but the future of the additive manufacturing industry as a whole.

– Earlier you said that this printer will be the most productive selective laser melting system on the market. How did you achieve this?

– Now we are talking about performance indicators exceeding 1000 cubic meters. cm per hour is a huge step forward compared to the current situation in the industry. To achieve this, our specialists had to focus on many aspects and go beyond technical limitations that were considered insurmountable.

SLM Solutions CEO Sam O'Leary

It is quite difficult to equip an additive installation with a 12 kW laser, but this is only the first step in introducing the technology. To leverage its enormous power, the NXG XII 600 is equipped with several innovative features such as an improved gas supply system to ensure uniform part properties throughout the build platform, an optimized chamber design, and SLM Solutions' patented and proven selective laser sintering technology.

We have also reduced the time between laser firings by 40% and implemented an adjustable laser focus size - we call it the zoom function. It allows you to determine the size of the spot using a system of double lenses and increases the construction speed to 1000 cc. cm per hour or more.

Laser power has been quadrupled. This enables significant performance improvements and makes the NXG XII 600 the most productive on the market

SLM Solutions CEO Sam O'Leary

Customers can also rely on the patented bi-directional powder loading feature, which has been redesigned to be more compact and optimize gas consumption. In this way, we achieve not only high productivity, but also the highest quality parts.

The NXG XII 600 also features a robust design with a new thermal management concept. It minimizes temperature fluctuations and allows you to print seamless parts soldered with 12 lasers. What's more, the 3D printer features a completely new operator-centric user interface concept that optimizes workflow and reduces training time. SLM Solutions reiterates its commitment to high performance, reliability and security.

– In which industries or applications can the new system be used? Have you worked with any customers in beta testing mode?

“The NXG XII 600 is designed for high volume serial production as well as large part printing, opening up new opportunities for automotive, aerospace and industrial batch production. We have collaborated with some of our partners and have already achieved significant results using the NXG XII 600. The speed and build times are truly impressive!

Example of an aerospace and defense product printed on SLM NXG XII 600

Size: ∅ 560 x 427. 5 mm
Weight: 120 kg
Material: IN718
Production time: 69 hours

“Last time TCT Magazine spoke with SLM Solutions, we talked about the company's goal of industrialization through performance and performance improvements. How does the new 3D printer meet these ambitions?

– Producing more parts in a single work cycle enables low-cost mass production. In this way, it is possible to implement economical additive manufacturing on an industrial scale.

To simplify the integration of the NXG XII 600 into production lines and supply chains, we have implemented several automated solutions, such as automatic replacement of working cylinders, automatic build start, as well as an external preheat station and an external powder removal unit.

In addition, a new zoom feature allows spot size determination using the dual lens system that is built into all 12 optics. All this opens up new opportunities for improving parameters.

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– SLM Solutions also introduced a new corporate identity.

Could you talk about the idea behind the rebrand and what it means for the future of the company?

“We have entered a new era of additive manufacturing and the NXG XII 600 is definitely a game changer. This step and our desire for growth is reflected in the new corporate identity. It is a combination of past and future: we are proud of our past, our technological superiority, and at the same time we are a strong and reliable partner for our customers to help them meet the challenges of the future.

General view of the 12-laser unit NXG XII 600

– It was recently announced that SLM Solutions has joined the Green Additive Manufacturing Association (AMGTA). How does this fit into your vision for the future?

“As a manufacturer of production equipment, we have a moral responsibility to ensure a more sustainable future: whether it is waste reduction, local production for local markets, supply chain optimization, recyclable powders, etc. We believe that this is a continuous process that requires constant attention, because there is no limit to perfection.