Have you ever felt uncomfortable on your feet, even after trying various types of shoes? This discomfort may stem from the unique characteristics of each person’s feet, which standard shoes can rarely accommodate.
Sooley was founded to bring you the most comfortable, perfectly fitting shoes. Using advanced 3D printing technology, Sooley creates fully customized orthotic insoles to help reduce pain and improve your posture.
1. Sooley’s Success in Applying 3D Printing Technology to Foot Orthotics
1.1. About Sooley
Based in Konstanz, Germany, Sooley is a pioneer in customized foot orthotics through advanced 3D printing technology, with a vision for sustainable health. Led by CEO Sanya Zillich, Sooley is dedicated to building a sustainable society that prioritizes health and convenience.
Different from traditional production methods, Sooley has adopted 3D printing from the outset, allowing for the creation of personalized orthotic insoles. With smart 3D scanning applications and the advanced Raise3D E2 printer, they produce unique, well-fitting insoles that fully support their customers' feet.
Tailor-Made Orthopedic Insoles
1.2. Why Did Sooley Choose 3D Printing?
Sooley recognized that traditional manufacturing methods couldn’t meet their customers' needs for customization, with lengthy production processes, high costs, and a large environmental footprint. Moreover, finding the right fit for each customer was challenging.
🔹3D printing allows Sooley to optimize costs and space, eliminate the need for substantial production investments, and create products quickly and efficiently.
🔹The technology also minimizes waste, allowing Sooley to pursue a sustainable, environmentally friendly production model that fully meets customization demands.
3D printing custom foot orthotics on the Raise3D E2 3D Printer
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2. Solution: Customized Process with the Raise3D E2 Printer
2.1. The 3D Printing Process for Orthotic Insoles
With their exclusive 3D scanning application, combined with the Raise3D E2 printer and management software like RaiseCloud and ideaMaker, Sooley delivers precise, comfortable, and accessible products for customers. They are scaling up to meet increasing demand while maintaining their commitment to sustainability and community health.
2.1.1. 3D Foot Scanning
Sooley’s 3D scanning device captures precise data on customers’ foot structure, which then forms the basis for design and production.
2.1.2. 3D Design
Using modern design software, each insole is tailored in detail according to the unique structure of each customer’s feet.
2.1.3. 3D Printing
The Raise3D E2 printer allows Sooley to perform 3D printing with TPU, a flexible and durable material, meeting high standards of accuracy and quality.
2.1.4. Why choose Raise3D E2?
Sooley chose the Raise3D E2 printer for its superior features that optimize the orthotic insole production process.
Mirror and Duplication Modes for Fast Production
Raise3D E2 offers Mirror Mode and Duplication Mode, allowing two insoles to be printed simultaneously, with mirrored or identical designs. This capability speeds up production and enhances efficiency, enabling Sooley to produce custom products quickly while ensuring high quality.
Raise3D E2 3D printer’s mirror or duplication mode allows for simultaneous printing of two smaller insoles to boost efficiency
Perfect Compatibility with TPU – A Flexible and Durable Material
Raise3D E2 manages TPU, a flexible and durable material chosen by Sooley for insoles, with great stability due to its advanced material feeding system. TPU’s range of hardness levels allows Sooley to meet diverse customer needs, from support to comfort.
TPU material provides an ideal balance of flexibility, durability, and impact resistance
RaiseCloud and ideaMaker Software: Easy Optimization and Monitoring
Raise3D E2 includes ideaMaker for 3D design customization and RaiseCloud for remote process monitoring. These tools help Sooley manage work efficiently, ensure high accuracy, and conveniently monitor printing progress.
Comparison with Other Brands
Raise3D E2 stands out among similar printers with its high stability, accuracy, and ability to print with various materials, especially TPU. Many other machines lack features like Mirror Mode or Duplication Mode, as well as integrated software solutions like RaiseCloud for managing production processes.
Benefits of Raise3D E2 Printer
Raise3D E2 not only meets Sooley’s production needs but also provides a user-friendly experience with durable construction, easy maintenance, and high precision, helping Sooley maintain the quality and aesthetics of each product.
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Support from Raise3D
Raise3D provides dedicated customer support, helping Sooley resolve technical issues quickly. This enables Sooley to expand production without worrying about process interruptions.
2.2. Advantages of 3D Printing Technology in Insole Manufacturing
🔸High Precision: 3D printing allows Sooley to create insoles with exacting detail, optimizing comfort and support.
🔸Customization: Each product is tailored to meet individual customer needs, delivering a superior and comfortable experience.
🔸Speed and Efficiency: The production process is faster, allowing Sooley to optimize costs and increase productivity.
🔸Sustainability: 3D printing minimizes material waste, contributing to an environmentally friendly production process.
Individual foot conditions that benefit from tailored orthopedic insoles
3. How Sooley Overcomes Challenges and Shapes the Future of the Industry
3.1. Scaling Up
Sooley is expanding production capacity and investing in research to improve technology, better meeting the growing demand of customers.
3.2. Applications in Other Areas
Beyond orthotic insoles, Sooley’s technology and processes have potential applications in products like sports shoes, high heels, and other foot-supporting medical devices.
3.3. Industry Impact
Sooley is transforming the foot orthotics industry’s supply chain, creating a new market, and driving competition in the industry.
4. Conclusion
3D printing technology is revolutionizing Sooley’s custom insole production, providing advantages like faster production speeds, cost optimization, and enhanced personalization. With the Raise3D E2 printer and supporting software, Sooley creates accurate, flexible, eco-friendly products, better meeting customer needs and shaping the future of the insole manufacturing industry with efficient, sustainable production processes.
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