Using CAD software, Nicholas Unis designs a custom shoe and implements it into a program which slices the 3D design into thousands of layers that will be printed on his customized 3D printer. From there, the software creates a tool path to deposit material in each layer. The tool path for each layer is then exported to an SD card and put into the printer to fabricate the shoe.
A prototype of the custom, 3D printed footwear Nicholas Unis hopes to begin manufacturing through his company, UnisBrands LLC. The shoe will be made from thermal plastic material.
Credit: Michelle Bixby
Nicholas Unis inspecting a prototype of the custom 3D printed sneakers he designed. His company, UnisBrands LLC, is supported in part by Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank.
Credit: Michelle Bixby