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.
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.
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.
