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Syntilay Combines 3D Printing and Artificial Intelligence to Create the Footwear of the Future
In the footwear industry, 3D printing is making it possible to manufacture customized, sustainable and on-demand products. In this context, the combination of artificial intelligence and additive manufacturing is democratizing access to footwear design, allowing independent creat
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In the footwear industry, 3D printing is making it possible to manufacture customized, sustainable and on-demand products. In this context, the combination of artificial intelligence and additive manufacturing is democratizing access to footwear design, allowing independent creators and emerging brands to realize their ideas without relying on large manufacturers. To learn more about how this combination of technology is changing the paradigm of modern footwear, we spoke with the team at startup Syntilay.
Based in Florida, this company offers a platform where designers can create, produce and launch unique shoes in as little as three months. Its founder explains below how this model works, what opportunities it opens up for digital creatives and what the role of 3D printing is in the future of footwear.
3DN: Could you introduce yourself and tell about your relationship with 3D printing?
I’m Ben Weiss, CEO of Syntilay, an innovative brand that aims to give the opportunity to make shoes to creators, brands and other talents that have never been able to do so before. We have been interested in 3D printing for a while and realized it would be the best way for creators to get their own shoes.
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