an article in the new scientist reports that custom “tailor printed” shoes will be premiering in april. the system works by taking a 3d laser scan of your feet, then using another laser system to rapidly build the shoe.
The tailored shoes are built layer by layer using a form of rapid 3D printing called selective laser sintering, in which a laser fuses together particles of a nylon-based material.
looks like professional athletes will have the first pass at these. let’s push for them to take this technology a little north–i could really use a pair of custom fit nylon pants, like immediately.
[via gizmodo]
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