From December 4–5, the 3rd Footwearise Innovation Conference was successfully held in Alicante, Spain. With the theme “Integrating Fit, Feel, and Manufacturing Technologies,” this year’s event focused on future trends and breakthroughs shaping the global footwear industry.
As a professional conference dedicated to the footwear sector, Footwearise has expanded the definition of future footwear beyond orthopedics, fashion, or single-performance categories. Instead, it aims to build an intelligent, forward-looking supply chain ecosystem that integrates multi-functional design, localized production, on-demand customization, zero-waste workflows, and circular sustainability. The event drew wide attention from global professionals, industry users, and partners.
Digitalization & Additive Manufacturing Are Redefining the Industry
As digital tools and additive manufacturing technologies continue to reshape our understanding of ergonomics, consumer behavior, and market demand, the footwear industry is undergoing a fundamental shift. The challenge is no longer choosing between personalization or mass production, but how to build a complete system that delivers both.
In response to this transformation, iSUN3D introduced its new Elastic & Flexible Manufacturing Solution—designed to enable personalized comfort with scalable, intelligent production.
iSUN3D Showcases Complete Flexible Manufacturing Workflow
At the conference, iSUN3D presented a full solution featuring:
FlexOne™ Single-Component Elastic Resin Series
iSUN3D HSL 100 / 100 MAX High-Speed Photopolymerization 3D Printers
A wide range of 3D-printed footwear products
The booth attracted significant attention, with visitors from around the world stopping to learn more about the materials, workflow, and application scenarios.
Breakthrough: Scalable, Intelligent Production Beyond Handcrafting
The core innovation behind this solution lies in its ability to go beyond traditional handcrafted processes and unlock a new level of scalable smart manufacturing.
The FlexOne™ resin series, serving as the key material technology, eliminates the complexity and limitations of traditional dual-component, dual-curing systems. It reduces material waste, extends usable time, lowers production costs, and empowers localized manufacturing, faster market response, and sustainable, eco-friendly production models.
More importantly, the solution enables precise fit based on individual foot morphology, opening new possibilities for personalized applications across footwear and other related industries.
“FlexOne Is Not Just a Resin—It’s an Enabler”
During the presentation, iSUN3D’s business lead shared insights on the future of footwear manufacturing:
“FlexOne is not merely a resin—it is an enabler. It drives the entire flexible manufacturing ecosystem and expands the application possibilities across multiple industries. This technology provides a simpler, faster, and more sustainable pathway toward intelligent manufacturing.”
Shaping the Future of Footwear Manufacturing
With this comprehensive solution:
Footwear products can achieve more accurate anatomical fit, greatly enhancing comfort and the user experience.
The intelligent upgrade of production workflows significantly improves manufacturing efficiency.
Brands and factories can respond quickly to consumer trends and launch innovative products faster.
For the global footwear market, the iSUN3D Flexible Manufacturing Solution not only addresses the core pain points of traditional production but also provides a system-level technology foundation that supports smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable growth—injecting strong momentum into the next era of footwear innovation.
