Delcam CRISPIN is running its first international Footwear Technology Forum for designers and manufacturers of all types of footwear. It will be hosted at the Hotel Hermitage in Milan on 14th and 15th October. Full details and the registration form are on www.ft-forum.com
The Forum will focus on current and emerging technologies that will help companies to develop more innovative designs, reduce costs and get new products to market more quickly. Top industry experts from organisations including Ars Sutoria, Autodesk, Crocs, Energy Group, Lectra and SATRA will cover topics including the latest developments in 3D printing, digital prototyping, sustainability, new materials and novel manufacturing methods.
John Hubbard, Environment & Sustainability Consultant at SATRA, will deliver a presentation on the sustainability considerations throughout the supply chain. He will highlight some of the potential contradictions that exist but also look at some of the easy wins that are achievable in many areas of footwear manufacturing. He will also consider the opportunities for promoting environmental and sustainability credentials through product labelling or facility accreditation.
Delcam CRISPIN will deliver a keynote on Augmented Reality, demonstrating the development of the ShoeMirror, a virtual reality shoe fitting system. Following discussions on the future uses of this technology, Autodesk representatives will present their insight into on 3D rendering. A session on the uses of 3D printing will then open up the floor to a discussion on the uses of digital prototyping within the footwear industry.
Presentations discussing advances in manufacturing technologies will also be delivered by Lectra, the supplier of integrated technology solutions specifically designed for industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials.
Finally, Skomageriet, the specialist supplier of orthopaedic shoes, will contribute a presentation on orthopaedic shoes and its insight into the future of customised shoes.
Delcam CRISPIN is still adding sponsors from organisations that are leading the way in development and application of technology in the footwear industry. Anyone interested in sponsoring the Forum should contact Simon Hamilton by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
