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Our team of engineers is developing an innovative lattice-based midsole that is comprised of three functional zones. These functional zones are the forefoot, midfoot, and rearfoot. The three zones of the midsole will have different lattice structures, in order to account for the different characterizations we desire for each section of the foot while running.
Here are the anatomical sections of the foot with its corresponding desired properties and midsole characterization. Since our approach to the development of the midsole will consist of three functional zone, we will tune it to achieve the desired properties and provide different cushioning and support needs for the runner.
Here is the product development process to obtain our final lattice midsole:
- Gather data of user
- Assign mechanical properties to meet respective functionality of locations of midsole
- Design raw model of midsole
- Integrate microlattices within raw midsole model
- Simulate lattice midsole to obtain data
- Lattice modifications and simulate again for optimization purposes
- 3D-print lattice midsole using HP Multi-Jet Fusion technology
- Get customer feedback and further improve