The sporting goods manufacturer Brooks Running will develop running shoes with 3D-printed midsoles in collaboration with HP. Additive manufacturing allows the cushioning to be specifically adapted to different runner groups.
According to Brooks, 3D printing allows the midsole to be optimized down to the millimeter level. In this way, it says, a coordinated running feel can be achieved for different body dimensions and running styles. In an initial limited run, Brooks plans to issue the “Exhilarate-BL” shoe with 3D printed midsole technology 3DNA to test runners. More data will be collected via fitness trackers for optimization.
According to Brooks, 3D printing promises not only more individuality, but also progress toward sustainable production through less material use and waste. The partnership shows how additive manufacturing can be used to produce high-tech shoes that are more resource-efficient and fit better.
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