New Balance 发布首款 3D 打印跑鞋

随著 3D 打印技术的推广和发展，越来越多的运动品牌开始著手于将这项技术应用到产品研发之中，此番 New Balance 便紧跟行业发展的脚步，发布旗下首款搭载 3D 打印鞋底的跑鞋。这种革命性鞋底是基于 Fresh Foam 系列进行研发的，研发过程也参考了人类在跑步时的足底压力反馈，然后通过 3D System 技术搭配 DuraForm Flex TPU 材质制作而成。相比于市面上现有的 3D 打印鞋底而言，这种材质在柔韧性、强度、重量和透气性之间取得更好的平衡，因此也更加适合用户穿著跑步。对于这项了不起的设计，New Balance 创新贺工程总管 Sean Murphy 表示：

This project represents an unprecedented technical collaboration in footwear. To deliver this level of performance with a 3D printed component, we paired experts in running and biomechanics with leaders in plastics engineering, material development and generative design. These are the types of collaborations that will drive footwear design and manufacturing in the future.

品牌主席兼 CEO Robert DeMartini 也补充道：

In 2013 we said this was the future of footwear manufacturing and today we are proud to bring the future to consumers with a fully 3D printed midsole. With 3D printing we are able to pursue performance customization at a whole new level. The New Balance Innovation Team is showcasing the latest in performance running and these advancements signify an important step forward to becoming one of the world’s top athletic brands.

据悉这款搭载 3D 打印鞋底的跑鞋将于 2016 年 1 月举办的 Consumer Electronics Show 上正式与大家见面，并计划于明年 4 月正式上架！