3D Printed Footwear at Scale: What Breaks After the Hype

Описание: 3D printed footwear has moved beyond prototypes and hype — but scaling it is a different challenge entirely.

In this PI Spotlight session, industry experts break down what really changes when additive manufacturing shifts into continuous production, exploring cost, design, materials, supply chains, and consumer expectations.

This conversation focuses on what must change now for 3D printed footwear to scale sustainably and profitably.

🎤 Speakers

Nicoline van Enter — Founder & CEO, Footwearology

Kelley McCarroll-Gilbert — Head of Application Strategy, Footwear & New Markets, Carbon Inc

Janne Kyttanen — Founder & CPO, What The Future

Ty DeHaven — Creative Director of Innovation, HILOS

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Why 3D printed footwear struggles beyond hype
06:00 – Choosing the right printing technology
13:20 – Full shoe vs component printing
20:55 – Does 3D printing replace traditional manufacturing?
27:00 – Scaling challenges: cost, yield, and production
32:35 – AI’s role in design and manufacturing
38:10 – Hybrid supply chains & future models

📌 Event: PI Spotlight — 3D Printed Footwear: From Hype to Continuous Supply
📅 Recorded: January 2026

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