3D printing presents easy options for switching up the design between production runs. This represents an exciting set of possibilities for the company. While this is just the first step, the company has elaborated on possibleВ directions of their ventures.ДЇuture 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. 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. The company has partnered with Carbon for this venture. Adidas Futurecraft 4D with 3D Printed Midsoles With an ambition to create the ultimate running shoe for all, adidas analysed its library of running data to shape functional zones into a midsole design crafted through Digital. They plan to make a 100,000 sneakers by 2018. Futurecraft 4D is adidasвЂ™s first application of the Digital Light Synthesis, and represents the brandвЂ™s step into athlete-data driven design and manufacturing. 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. As of now, they have plans to produce 5,000 in the first batch this year. 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 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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