In 2017, Adidas unveiled a groundbreaking innovation - The Futurecraft 4D, a revolutionary shoe design that featured a 3D printed midsole. Today, we cover the origins, significance, and evolution of Adidas' futuristic line of footwear. Spearheaded by Marco Kormann, Adidas' journey of mass production 3D printing began with their partnership with Carbon 3D. Using Carbon's Digital Light Synthesis technology, Adidas has designed a line of footwear unlike anything that has ever existed before. The Adidas 4D series, rooted in a decade's worth of athletic data, not only showcases the capabilities of 3D printing but also offers unique design and performance advantages that can only be achieved with an additive process. Watch now to learn more about this incredible intersection of fashion & technology. Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Slant 3D for more great Mass Production 3D Printing content! Check out the Adidas 4D Series here: https://www.adidas.com/us/4d 0:00 New Frontiers: Adidas Steps into 3D Printing 01:45 Birth of Futurecraft 4D: Adidas Partners with Carbon 3D 03:14 Prototype to Production: Adidas Scales to Mass Production 04:08 Maximizing Performance: Adidas' Lattice Design 05:03 Branching Out: Adidas Expands 4D Series 06:21 Overcoming Obstacles: Adidas Designs Around Limitations 09:14 One Step Ahead: Adidas' Competitive Advantage 🔗 IMPORTANT LINKS 🔗 Get a Quote for Your Production Project: https://www.slant3d.com/ Slant 3D Etsy Plugin: https://www.slant3d.com/slant3d-etsy-integration Get Our STL's: https://www.angled.xyz/ Get Affordable High-Quality Filament: https://www.tangledfilament.com/ Try Shapr3D (Use Code: Slant3d): https://www.shapr3d.com/download?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=slant3d_affiliate Our Favorite Products: https://www.amazon.com/shop/slant3d About Slant 3D 🏭 High-Volume 3D Printing: Scalability Meets Flexibility Slant 3D's Large-Scale 3D Print Farms utilize 1000's of FDM 3D printers working 24/7 to offer limitless scalability and unparalleled flexibility. Whether it's 100 or 100,000 parts, our system can handle it reliably, while still allowing for real-time design updates, ensuring products evolve with the times. This adaptability is key in today's fast-paced world. 🌿 Sustainable Manufacturing: Eco-Friendly Efficiency Embrace a system that drastically reduces carbon emissions by eliminating carbon-intensive steps in the supply chain, such as global shipping and warehousing. Our approach minimizes this footprint, offering a more sustainable manufacturing option. ⚙️ Digital Warehouses: Parts On-Demand Think of print farms as a "Digital Warehouse", meaning we can store your parts digitally on a server rather than physically on a shelf. parts are available on-demand, reducing the need for extensive physical inventory. Produced by Slant Media As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases. Produced by Slant Media