Automation and robotics as a growth engine for the footwear industry
Automation and robotics are shaping the future of footwear manufacturing. Amidst labour shortages and mounting competitive pressures,…
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Reverse Engineering: Opportunities and challenges for more digitised footwear businesses
Reverse engineering analyzes existing products to replicate or improve them, offering the footwear industry opportunities for innovation,…
Lean Robotics: How can robots and humans join forces in the footwear industry?
SummaryThe Lean Robotics approach examines the integration of collaborative robots (COBOTs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) within…
Why athletic shoes are a challenge for automation
A former executive at a technology provider that worked with Nike on bringing footwear manufacturing back to…
Digital Prototyping
A prototype is a preliminary or sample version of a product, system, or design that is created…
Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing, is a disruptive method of producing 3D objects by joining materials…
Manufacturers have adequate room in the AI boom
Artificial intelligence may not produce a spending extravaganza, but it will support already robust demand in the…
Innovations and technology in the world of safety footwear
The significant technological advancements in footwear-related technologies during the past few years have contributed to the design,…
Zalando launches virtual fitting room pilot
The German-based online retailer is testing a virtual fitting room experience, to learn more about how its…
Asics ventures into the Web3 commerce
The ASICS x Solana UI Collection's physical running shoes can only be bought with digital money. With…