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Adidas Alphaedge 4D, a sneaker mixed between tradition and 3D printing
The sports equipment giant Adidas launched its latest basketball designed in part with 3D technologies. Its model named Alphaedge 4D FW18 features the Adidas 4D, a 3D printed midsole from the technology developed by Carbon. This sole takes the form of a reticular…
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The sports equipment giant Adidas launched its latest basketball designed in part with 3D technologies. Its model named Alphaedge 4D FW18 features the Adidas 4D, a 3D printed midsole from the technology developed by Carbon. This sole takes the form of a reticular structure, providing better cushioning and therefore higher comfort, which makes it ideal for running. The pair is already on sale on the Adidas website starting at $ 300.
It can be said that the German sports brand is accustomed to using 3D technologies in its manufacturing process. We all remember their FutureCraft range, whether 3D or 4D. In partnership with the manufacturer Carbon, Adidas had managed to produce 100,000 pairs, each adapting to the morphology of the foot of his wearer. This is one of the advantages of 3D printing in the footwear sector. It is able to offer customised solutions while guaranteeing a certain level of comfort and aesthetics.
The Adidas 4D sole has been printed thanks to Carbon’s technology, Digital Light Synthesis (DSL). As a reminder. This process is very similar to the DLP technology that hardens the successive layers of resin through the projection of light from a video projector. Carbon has added oxygen to create more complex shapes including voids and hollow spaces. ” Adidas 4D is our most ambitious midsole to date, ” said Klaus Rolshoven, Director of Future Design at Adidas. He continues, “What started out as a conceptual FUTURECRAFT innovation, has not only allowed us to completely re-think our manufacturing processes, but to create a data-driven experience that breaks new ground in performance capability and comfort.“
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