Now that many consumers are getting excited about the possibilities of 3D printing, 3D-printed shoes and custom insoles have become quite popular among consumers who desire an extreme level of comfort. In order to push the boundaries of 3D-printed insoles that can be distributed at the retail and medical level, iMcustom launched a new system that introduces complete 3D scanning and 3D printing onsite. In a matter of two hours, a customer can—literally—walk away wearing a brand new pair of custom insoles.
In addition to being environmentally friendly, this 'In-Store Manufacturing System' creates more opportunities for trial pairs to be printed for fitting without additional cost and waste.
As an alternative to fully custom insoles, iMcustom also sells semi-custom models online and in-store for consumers who are after a less expensive product.
Insole-Printing Systems
iMcustom Introduces Complete 3D Scanning and Printing for Custom Insoles
Trend Themes
1. 3d-printed Insoles - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more advanced material options and customization features to enhance comfort and performance.
2. In-store Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Optimize the scanning and printing process to reduce production time and offer a seamless customer experience.
3. Eco-friendly Footwear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create sustainable materials and manufacturing processes to meet the growing demand for environmentally friendly products.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate 3D printing technology into the footwear industry to produce customized and sustainable products.
2. Healthcare - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate 3D scanning and printing into medical practices to provide personalized solutions for foot-related conditions and injuries.
3. Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement in-store manufacturing systems to offer customers instant customization and reduce waste in the production of footwear.