Sportswear manufacturer ASICS launches another line of 3D printed footwear for athletes. Named ACTIBREEZE™ HYBRID SANDAL, this new collection leverages LuxCreo’s 3D printing technology and should be ideally used during rest and recovery periods. The sandal is the third footwear product from the partnership between the two brands.

The newly revamped sandal features a 3D-printed elastic footbed, parametrically designed in an extra-thick lattice structure for advanced breathability and zoned comfort while making it very light. It utilizes a 3D printed elastomer from LuxCreo, which boasts excellent energy return, resilience, and complies with AFIRM RSL. This elastomer material has been tested for up to 1 million cycles at 2000 newtons (4 times the average body weight) with less than 3% change in shape and performance.

The sandal’s development is backed by extensive testing from the ASICS Institute of Sport Science (ISS), which has scanned over a million individuals’ feet and conducted over 100,000 biomechanical experiments over 30 years.

The sandals are enabled by LuxCreo’s Smart Factory Production Service, with 200 printers available globally, provides flexible options and accelerates production by taking digital 3D printing files to produce high or low-volume, high-mix with low-volume, customized, or just-in-time products. Manufacturing consistently from batch-to-batch and at high yield across many 3D printers, the Smart Factory is revolutionizing production.

“Identifying the perfect collaborator for this venture was a challenging task. We sought a partner who embraced an innovative approach to 3D printed production and possessed superior hardware and material capabilities. We needed a team that could scale up production, had a wealth of experience, and was brimming with talent. LuxCreo has proven to be that partner,” said Chris Ekman, Sr. Manager of Global Product Line Footwear at ASICS.

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