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Patent drawing for Digital molding and associated articles and methods
US 11,857,023 B2
Footwear US 11,857,023 B2 Not in force

Digital molding and associated articles and methods

This invention describes a way to make parts for shoes, like soles or decorative elements, by squirting different liquid materials into a mold using a robot arm. The robot's nozzle can change the liquid mixture as it dispenses, allowing for precise control over the material properties in different parts of the shoe component. The liquid then hardens to form the final piece, which can be attached to a textile.

Why it matters: Since 2021, advancements in multi-material 3D printing and robotic control systems have made precise, variable-composition liquid dispensing more practical and efficient for manufacturing complex articles.

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SpecializedRobotic gantry, multi-material liquid dispensing, curing system

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