Superfeet to introduce 3D printed insoles

04/10/2016
Insole manufacturer Superfeet will introduce custom 3D printed insoles in time for spring 2017 after investing in a company specialising in digital 3D scanning technology.

The investment in US company SafeSize comes hot on the heels of a partnership with Jabil, a product solutions business offering design, production and product management services to electronics and technology companies. 

“Until today, the technology was not available to deliver 3D printed insoles that met Superfeet’s exacting standards,” said Eric Hayes, vice president of marketing and product for Superfeet. “By working with world-class partners who are experts in 3D printing and scanning, and combining that with Superfeet’s expertise in shape, we now have a 3D printed solution that will exceed expectations.”

John Dulchinos, vice president of global automation and 3D printing at Jabil, said 3D printing technology “opens powerful opportunities”.