How 3D printing is changing the way Nike approaches production …
Nov 14, 2018 · Nike already has a scaled, low cost manufacturing footprint and it would take many years for 3D printing to bring its unit cost down to compete with Nike’s existing footprint and justify the massive capital investment required to 3D print at scale.
Nike’s Air Max 1000 are almost entirely 3D-printed - The Verge
Nov 18, 2024 · Debuting at ComplexCon this past weekend in Las Vegas, Nike collaborated with Zellerfeld — a company that already has expertise in 3D printing shoes — to create the Air Max 1000, but they’re not...
How Nike is leveraging 3D Printing in the Footwear Industry
Oct 14, 2020 · Nike decided to bring 3D printing in the footwear industry and it first began experimenting with the technology in 2013. It was during this time that it developed and released the Nike Vapor Laser Talon – the ‘first-ever football cleat built using 3D printing technology’.
Nike’s 3D Printing: Just Do It - Technology and Operations …
Nov 12, 2018 · 3D printing is critical in helping Nike achieve their three milestones; “ 2X Innovation, 2X Speed and 2X Direct ” [1]. Additive manufacturing is well-known for transforming traditional manufacturing, for example through providing the ability to quickly print spare parts on demand within the auto [2] and aerospace [3] industries.
Nike’s 3D Printed Shoes Mix AM and AI into a Hype Sauce …
Apr 19, 2024 · Nike has released Athlete Imagined Revolution (A.I.R), a line of 13 sneaker concepts featuring the use of additive manufacturing (AM). Developed from sketches through generative AI and...
The Rise of 3D Manufacturing in Footwear: What it Means for Nike
Nov 13, 2018 · More recently, Nike developed the “Flyprint” for Eliud Kipchoge, a professional long distance runner, where the benefits of 3D manufacturing were apparent. Nike described the process on their website: “The process of solving expressly for Kipchoge’s needs began in earnest in early 2018.
15 Nike Manufacturing Factories in China - Apparelcn
Jul 14, 2024 · Nike’s manufacturing factories are mainly located in several regions of China, including Jiangxi, Qingdao, Fujian and Guangdong, while the foundries in Southeast Asia, are mainly concentrated in Vietnam.
Adidas, Nike Kick Their Supply Chain into High Gear with 3D …
Oct 19, 2021 · Nike’s Express Lane initiative, which began in 2016, cut its supply chain timeline from months to mere weeks. This program uses rapid prototyping and uses 3D printing to bring sneakers to market faster than traditional manufacturing methods.
Manufacturing innovation and 3D printing central to Nike's …
May 16, 2020 · Nike is committed to constantly pushing boundaries in terms of materials used, concepts tried and designs tested and this has kept it at the cutting-edge of sportswear development for many years. These innovations include its Flyknit technology and Nike Pro and Nike Dri-Fit brands.
Nike introduces Flyprint, World’s First 3D Printed Shoe Upper
Apr 18, 2018 · The Nike Flyprint method allows designers to convert the athlete data into textile geometries which are then printed out by a 3D printer. It advances Nike’s efforts in digitally enabled textile development to achieve previously unimaginable performance solutions.