In 2023, the World Footwear is launching a new series of papers dedicated to innovation in the footwear and leather goods industry.

The first innovation paper of the new series is focused on how Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) can be used by the footwear and leather goods sectors.

Published in February 2023.

Executive Summary
What is additive manufacturing?
Additive manufacturing vs conventional methods
Classes of Additive Manufacturing technologies
Additive Manufacturing in the footwear sector
  Product development
  Production of soles, midsoles and wedges
  Production of components for medical footwear
  Production of uppers
  Whole footwear production
  Production of decorative accessories and customisation
  Production support tools
Future perspective