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European Research and Technology Network launched
Under the auspice of the European Footwear Confederation (CEC), nine Footwear Technology Centres from across Europe have agreed to join forces to push forward the footwear research agenda in Europe
adidas is moving automated factories to China
The Germany-based sportswear brand will close Ansbach and Atlanta Speedfactories. The aim is to deploy the Speedfactory technology at Asian suppliers by end of 2019
inov-8 launches world’s first graphene shoes
The sports shoes, developed in collaboration with the University of Manchester, are reportedly 50% more resistant to wear than the corresponding industry standard
The UITIC Congress is the think tank of the industry
This is the belief of Mr. Yves Morin, President of the UITIC, when reflecting about the 20th edition of the International Technical Footwear Congress, taking place in Porto, in May
Programme of the 20th UITIC Congress announced
In a joint press conference held in Milan, during LINEAPELLE, the UITIC Executive Committee, APICCAPS and CTCP presented the 20th edition of the UITIC Congress, taking place in Porto in 2018
New Italy-Vietnam footwear technology centre
The facility, inaugurated at the Lefaso Centre in Binh Duong, was set up as part of a new collaboration between the two countries and aims to promote research and development of leather-shoe products
How cushioning technology is making adidas relevant again
adidas has been able to stand out once again in the athletic footwear market. Since its release, Boost, a cushioning technology, has proven to deliver what it promised: comfort and better performance
Smart Shoes - When design and comfort isn't enough
Footwear companies have been partnering up with technological agencies to create innovative shoes with features and functions that go well beyond design
adidas presents the first product created in its Germany-based Speedfactory
The running model Future M.F.G was introduced by the brand as a combination of high-tech work with quality craftsmanship
Skechers continues to strengthen its omnichannel strategies
The US-based lifestyle and performance footwear giant launched a new mobile app to streamline e-commerce and in-store experience for consumers
Portuguese footwear industry to invest 50 million euros in innovation
After having developed 80 new products and equipment under the Newalk Project, the Portuguese footwear sector, through APICCAPS and CTCP, will develop a new innovation program
Under Armour opens UA Lighthouse manufacturing and design center
State-of-the-art facility in the US will be dedicated to activities focused on product and process innovation
EasyJet tests new Sneakairs
The British low-cost airline has developed a prototype smart shoe designed to help tourists visiting their elected cities
Portugal on its way to organise the XX UITIC Congress
The Congress of the International Union of Shoe Industry Technicians (UITIC) returns to Europe in its next edition due to be held in 2018
Yves Morin, President of the UITIC, live on World Footwear
The 19th Congress of the UITIC - International Union of Shoe Industry Technicians will take place in Chennai from the 3rd to the 5th of February. Mr. Yves Morin is the President of the UITIC and CEO of the CTC Groupe-
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