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3D Printed Footwear at Scale: What Breaks After the Hype

3D printed footwear has moved beyond prototypes and hype — but scaling it is a different challenge entirely. In this PI Spotlight session, industry experts break down what really changes when additive manufacturing shifts into continuous production, exploring cost, design, materials, supply chains, and consumer expectations. This conversation focuses on what must change now for 3D printed footwear to scale sustainably and profitably. 🎤 Speakers Nicoline van Enter — Founder & CEO, Footwearology Kelley McCarroll-Gilbert — Head of Application Strategy, Footwear & New Markets, Carbon Inc Janne Kyttanen — Founder & CPO, What The Future Ty DeHaven — Creative Director of Innovation, HILOS ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Why 3D printed footwear struggles beyond hype 06:00 – Choosing the right printing technology 13:20 – Full shoe vs component printing 20:55 – Does 3D printing replace traditional manufacturing? 27:00 – Scaling challenges: cost, yield, and production 32:35 – AI’s role in design and manufacturing 38:10 – Hybrid supply chains & future models 📌 Event: PI Spotlight — 3D Printed Footwear: From Hype to Continuous Supply 📅 Recorded: January 2026 FIND OUT MORE https://apparel.pi.tv/ SOCIAL Instagram:   / pi_apparel   Tiktok:   / pi_apparel   Linkedin:   / pi-apparel   Twitter:   / pi_apparel