Salomon Uses Prodways SLS 3D Printing to Create High-Performance Ski Boots

When it comes to the highly competitive industrial world, innovation is key to success. And as companies face new challenges and products are being launched on the market with greater frequency and improved features, companies and leaders in numerous sectors are turning to even more cutting-edge technologies. Through these, they hope to offer their customers not just new, but improved products. Moreover, in the world of Industry 4.0, companies are further optimizing production processes, looking not just economic efficiency but also better sustainability and smarter production.

For that reason, the role of 3D printing is increasingly important in industry because it meets these needs – both for rapid prototyping and production of end-use parts. In fact, the greatest benefits of this technology include the ability to imagine parts with geometries never made before (thanks to the support of digital tools), to repeat tests on shapes and materials quickly and with reduced costs and to offer highly customized, high-performance products. One clear example comes from Salomon, a French outdoor sports equipment manufacturing giant, which decided to optimize its new ski boots with additive manufacturing, using SLS technology from Prodways.

The Benefits of SLS 3D Printing in Prototyping and Pre-Production Analysis

Salomon is a company known worldwide for manufacturing some of the most rugged and durable outdoor equipment. From hiking footwear to high-performance ski boots, the company is a one-stop shop for athletes, sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts.