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Vivobarefoot uses 3D printing to create custom, eco-friendly shoes

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Vivobarefoot, a company co-founded by Asher Clark, is leveraging 3D printing technology to address environmental waste and biomechanical issues in footwear production. The company uses Carbon's DLS 3D printing process to create custom-fit shoes from polyurethane foam, moving away from traditional subtractive manufacturing methods that generate significant waste. This new approach allows for localized, on-demand production, reducing over-ordering and landfill contributions. AI

IMPACT This innovation in footwear manufacturing could lead to more sustainable and personalized products, potentially influencing consumer choices and production methods in the apparel industry.

RANK_REASON The article discusses the application of existing 3D printing technology to a specific product category (footwear) and a particular company's use case, rather than a novel technological breakthrough or a major industry-wide shift.

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Vivobarefoot uses 3D printing to create custom, eco-friendly shoes

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Brooke Roberts-Islam, Senior Contributor ·

    Footwear Production Is Broken. So Are Our Feet. Can 3D Print Fix Both?

    Mass produced shoes are creating waste, ending up in landfill and damaging our feet. Custom 3D printed shoes are the answer, says the co-founder of Vivobarefoot.

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