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SPORTID 923305

Orthotic Sports Insoles

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Industry
Sport, Medical
Sub-Industry
Orthotics
Year
2018
Country
Belgium

Summary

Translating foot measurement data into 3D-printed orthotics that fit the individual’s foot perfectly.

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Technology Details

Printer Technology
SLS (Industrial)
Printer Category
Powder Bed Fusion
Material
Nylon PA12
Material Type
Nylon
Feedstock Form
Powder

Process Steps

Printer category: Powder Bed Fusion

  1. 1
    Step 1Printing
    Material

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Application Profile

Cost per Part

€€€

€50–€99.99

Indicative single unit production cost at time of manufacture.

Complexity

Highly Complex

Demands advanced, expert-level skill and deep technical expertise.

Project Scale

Prototypes / Samples / One-Offs

Project Field

Commercial

Sustainability Rating

★☆☆

Can depend heavily on virgin fossil fuels, produce harmful emissions, and yield non-recyclable materials. Involves high energy consumption during material manufacturing. As an AM material, requires some re-processing after use. This rating relates to the technology type only. The design, purpose and longevity of the entire object can offset any of the technology type's negative sustainability credentials.

User Level

Professional

Key Advantages

Superior Performance

Points of Interest

Customisation

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Providers Involved

Providers

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