Each batch could be significantly different from the last with a few minor tweaks. 3D printing presents easy options for switching up the design between production runs. Last week, the sportswear giant revealed Futurecraft 4D, a sneaker designed partially with a manufacturing. This represents an exciting set of possibilities for the company. Adidas is getting serious about turning its 3D-printed concepts into consumer products. While this is just the first step, the company has elaborated on possible directions of their ventures.įuture models of the sneakers could be highly customized for each customer. The business strategy for this line of footwear is also worthy of note. For this project Adidas uses a custom-built version of the Carbon M2 3D printer. Below, you can check out more images of the adidas Futurecraft. Next, we have tonal branding on the tongue and Black on the insole branding and rubber outsole to finish the look. They are the only company that can supply both incredible print speeds as well as advanced 3D printing materials that are needed for a midsole. Going over this adidas Futurecraft 4D, it features Chalk White Primeknit across the upper along with a Cream hue on the Three Stripes branding and 4D-printed midsole.

The company has partnered with Carbon for this venture. Adidas Futurecraft 4D with 3D Printed Midsoles They plan to make a 100,000 sneakers by 2018. As of now, they have plans to produce 5,000 in the first batch this year.

The company has experimented with 3D printing before, but never on this scale. In a major reveal, Adidas announced their plans to launch the Futurecraft 4D which will have the worlds first mass produced 3D printed midsoles. One of the worlds leading sports brands has jumped onto the additive manufacturing train.

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