Salomon fine-tunes ski boot design with 3D printing
Salomon uses 3D printing with selective laser sintering (SLS) technology to improve its design of a new line of ski boots.
Salomon uses 3D printing with SLS technology to print prototype of ski boots.
Salomon’s new boot design is initially created in computer-aided design (CAD) software, allowing designers to create highly accurate digital prototypes of the footwear.
The prototypes are printed on Prodways Promaker P1000x 3D printer. The dimensionally accurate prototypes allow designers to analyze the boots in detail and make necessary adjustments before bringing the design to production.
SLS technology allows designers to fine-tune fit the design’s fit and assembly, measure the rigidity of components, check the fit of boot hardware, such as lace hooks, and perform a geometric analysis of the boot.
With 3D printing and SLS technology, Salomon is able to deliver premium, high-performance ski boot to market. The French sports equipment manufacturer positioned the new boots as a product for serious athletes demanding best performance from their equipment.
