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Footwear 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing Companies

98 additive manufacturing companies serving the Footwear industry, tracked by AMPulse (top 50 by funding shown below). Browse profiles, funding rounds, and technology details.

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Additive manufacturing in Footwear is the use of additive manufacturing in footwear: primarily for lattice-structured midsoles and increasingly for last molds, prototypes, and custom orthotic insoles.

Why AM fits Footwear: Footwear AM is dominated by lattice midsole production (Adidas Futurecraft 4D / Strung / 4DFWD via Carbon CDLP, EOS-based competitors, HP MJF). Custom orthotic insoles via SLS are the second-largest segment. Brooks, On Running, New Balance, and ECCO have all shipped AM-derived production lines.

Common AM processes: VPP-DLP (Carbon CDLP), MJF, SLS for orthotics. Typical materials: EPU 40/41 (Carbon), TPU, PA12.

Reebok International Ltd.

Reebok is a global footwear and apparel brand, owned by Authentic Brands Group, that has partnered with Zellerfeld to release the Question 96/26, a single-piece 3D-printed TPU sneaker with zoned material density.

Boston, Massachusetts, USAFounded 1958$2.5B

Carbon Inc

Develops Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) technology using continuous liquid interface production (CLIP) for high-resolution, engineering-grade polymer parts.

Redwood City, CA, USAFounded 2013$742M

Modern Meadow, Inc.

Develops biofabricated leather alternatives using synthetic biology and bio-design technologies, with applications in fashion, interiors, automotive, and accessories.

Nutley, NJ, USAFounded 2011$236M

UnionTech

A leading manufacturer of industrial-grade SLA and DLP 3D printers with ~60% China SLA market share, offering a comprehensive ecosystem of hardware, software (Polydevs, Unionfab), and materials serving 3,000+ customers globally.

Shanghai, ChinaFounded 2000$229M

HeyGears

A full-chain digital 3D printing solution provider that integrates specialized hardware, software, materials, and services to enable application-driven intelligent manufacturing across global industries.

Guangzhou, ChinaFounded 2015$151.0M

Winner Technology Co., Ltd.

A leading AI-driven additive manufacturing service provider operating the world's largest 'Super 3D Printing Farm' for flexible, large-scale production of consumer and industrial goods.

Shanghai, ChinaFounded 2004$114M

ARKKY

An innovative 3D-printed footwear brand that leverages advanced additive manufacturing and AI-driven design to create high-performance, sustainable, and fully recyclable shoes.

Beijing, ChinaFounded 2023$100.0M

Creality

Chinese consumer 3D printer manufacturer and global brand, producing FDM and SLA printers, 3D scanners, laser engravers, and operating the Creality Cloud content platform.

Shenzhen, Guangdong, ChinaFounded 2014$79.3M

GEEXFOOT

A next-generation 3D printed footwear brand that leverages advanced additive manufacturing to produce high-performance, sustainable, and customizable sneakers.

Shanghai, ChinaFounded 2017$65.5M

Polly Technology

A high-tech additive manufacturing company specializing in ultra-fast HALS 3D printing technology and 'Manufacturing as a Service' (MaaS) for mass-market consumer and industrial goods.

Suzhou, Jiangsu, ChinaFounded 2017$60M

PollyFab

Consumer 3D-printed footwear and smart wearables using proprietary High-speed Liquid Shaping (HLS) technology for on-site customization

Suzhou, ChinaFounded 2017>$55M

Shenzhen Kings 3D Printing Technology Co., Ltd.

A manufacturer of industrial-grade 3D printers and materials, specializing in large-format and multi-technology solutions.

Shenzhen, ChinaFounded 2015$50M

Gravity Sketch

Gravity Sketch is an intuitive and collaborative 3D design platform that leverages virtual reality (VR) to empower creative professionals. It allows for real-time creation, sharing, and visualization of 3D models, streamlining the design workflow from concept to production.

London, EnglandFounded 2014$40.0M

iSUN3D

A comprehensive digital orthotic solution provider specializing in 3D-printed custom insoles and footwear through an integrated 'scanning-design-printing' ecosystem.

Shenzhen, China (Headquarters), Wuhan, China (Flexible Manufacturing Center)Founded 2002$35.5M

Volumental

Swedish FitTech company providing 3D foot scanning and AI-driven footwear fit recommendations for retailers and brands.

Stockholm, SwedenFounded 2012$17.1M

HILOS

Customizable 3D-printed shoes produced on demand using sustainable materials.

Portland, OregonFounded 2019$16.82M

Vivobarefoot

British minimalist barefoot footwear brand designing wide, thin, and flexible shoes to promote natural foot movement

London, United KingdomFounded 2012$16.1M

Zellerfeld Shoe Company Inc.

Full-stack 3D printed footwear manufacturer and platform for on-demand, customized shoe production.

Hamburg, Germany / Austin, Texas, USAFounded 2020$15.0M

Haitian Laser

Haitian Group's laser equipment company (海天光机) offering industrial metal SLM printers (C-series), automated powder handling, laser cutting/cladding/welding and related systems for high-end manufacturing.

Ningbo, ChinaFounded 2022$14.5M

Balena Science

High-performance, compostable, and biodegradable biopolymers designed for the fashion industry, suitable for 3D printing and injection molding applications.

Tel Aviv, IsraelFounded 2020$14M

Uniz

A high-speed 3D printing technology company that designs and manufactures professional-grade LCD-based stereolithography (SLA/MSLA) systems and specialized resins for dental, industrial, and medical applications.

San Diego, USAFounded 2014$9.8M

Rapid Liquid Print

Rapid Liquid Print specializes in producing 3D printers that leverage their patented Gravity Free Manufacturing technology to create large-scale elastomer products.

Boston, MassachusettsFounded 2018$9M

Fujian Guorui Zhongke

Develops and manufactures industrial-grade selective laser melting (SLM) metal 3D printers and provides full-chain metal additive manufacturing solutions.

Fuzhou, Fujian, ChinaFounded 2018$8.4M

Koobz

US-based on-demand footwear manufacturer using 3D printing to produce shoes domestically with zero minimum order quantities.

Ventura, California, United StatesFounded 2023$7.2M

Lixfab Tianjin Technology Co., Ltd.

Develops 3D printing equipment and manufacturing services integrated with a cloud-based open innovation platform to streamline collaborative design-to-part workflows.

Tianjin, ChinaFounded 2021$7.0M

GS-Eagle Intelligent Technology Hangzhou Co.,Ltd

Focuses on elastomer 3D printing technology.

Hangzhou, China (HQ); Nantong, China (Factory)Founded 2025$5M

Jiangsu Vilory Advanced Materials Technology

Metal additive manufacturing powder materials supplier focused on high-temperature alloys, titanium alloys, mold steels, and aluminum alloys for aerospace, medical, and industrial applications.

Xuzhou, Jiangsu, ChinaFounded 2015$4.4M

Fyous

A deep-tech manufacturing company pioneering 'Polymorphic Moulding' technology to create infinitely reusable, reconfigurable tooling in minutes.

Sheffield, United KingdomFounded 2020$4.2M

Elmec 3D

Provides end-to-end industrial 3D printing services and solutions, including design, prototyping, production, and post-processing, primarily using polymer technologies like FDM, SLA, SLS, and MJF.

Brunello, Varese, ItalyFounded 2018$3.2M

Zhongke Fengyang

Industrializes metal 3D printing of shoe molds at scale, operating 52 metal AM machines to serve major footwear brands.

Quanzhou, Fujian, ChinaFounded 2019$2.8M

Toolkit3D

AI-powered scan-to-print workflow software platform automating custom product design and manufacturing across orthotics, prosthetics, footwear, and protective gear—eliminates manual data entry and vendor fragmentation.

Seattle, WA, USAFounded 2019$2.5M

Metafold

Develops cloud-based Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) software (Geometric Intelligence™ platform) for designing and simulating complex geometries like lattices and metamaterials, enabling up to 85% material reduction and cutting prototype cycles from 6 weeks to hours.

Toronto, CanadaFounded 2020$2.22M

Atum Systems B.V.

Dutch industrial resin 3D printer manufacturer formed from the merger of Atum3D and AMSYSTEMS, integrating Multi-Laser Patterning (MLP) technology for high-speed polymer additive manufacturing.

Alphen aan den Rijn, NetherlandsFounded 2026$1.1M

Fitasy

A footwear technology startup that creates hyper-personalized, 3D-printed sneakers using a proprietary smartphone-based 'scan-to-print' system powered by Spatial AI.

Indianapolis, USAFounded 2022$1M

Vismach Technology Ltd.

Develops 3D laser foot scanners and CAD/CAM software for custom orthotic insole production, enabling a seamless scan-to-3D-print workflow.

Wuhan, ChinaFounded 2005$436K

ROWAK AG

Manufactures thermoplastic powders and paste additives for coatings, laminations, and 3D printing applications, serving as a materials supplier in the additive manufacturing ecosystem.

Zurich, SwitzerlandFounded 1974$175K

ALGIX 3D

Produces sustainable, high-performance 3D printer filaments from algae-based bioplastics, reducing environmental impact while maintaining print quality.

Meridian, MS, USAFounded 2010$150K

Formism

A digital production asset studio and platform that provides industrial-grade, 3D-printable footwear designs and frameworks for personal and distributed manufacturing.

Beijing, ChinaFounded 2024$130.3K

Moon Rabbit Adaptive Lab

Provides computational design and advanced manufacturing consultancy services specializing in AI-driven design workflows for additive manufacturing applications in performance sports and footwear.

Milan, ItalyFounded 2023$11K

Diabase Engineering

A hardware manufacturer developing hybrid manufacturing systems that combine FDM 3D printing with CNC machining capabilities for lab-scale rapid prototyping and functional part production.

Longmont, Colorado, USAFounded 2014$10K

Something Added S.L.

SomethingAdded is a Barcelona-based additive manufacturing company producing 3D-printed performance footwear midsoles and components at industrial scale using HP Multi Jet Fusion technology.

Barcelona, SpainFounded 2019

Guangdong Keda 3D Technology

Chinese manufacturer of industrial DLP/LCD 3D printers and provider of 3D printing services including red wax, metal, and sand mold printing

Dongguan, Guangdong, ChinaFounded 2002

act'ble GmbH

act'ble GmbH is a German dancewear company that produces 3D-printed, custom-fit pointe shoe soles (act'Pointes) for ballet dancers.

Karlsruhe, GermanyFounded 2021

OverDose Footwear

A footwear brand founded by former NBA All-Star Baron Davis that designs and sells 3D-printed recovery sneakers manufactured in partnership with Zellerfeld.

Los Angeles, United StatesFounded 2026

Jiejiayou (Huizhou) Materials Technology Co., Ltd.

Develops and manufactures specialized TPU elastomer materials for 3D printing (plus TPU yarn and modified TPU), offering various hardnesses and functional grades for industrial applications.

Huizhou, Guangdong, ChinaFounded 2023

Wuhan Meigou Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Develops industrial-grade SLA 3D printers and high-performance photopolymer resins, specializing in high-precision manufacturing for automotive, medical, and dental sectors.

Wuhan, Hubei, ChinaFounded 2011

Chengdu Silike Technology Co., Ltd.

Manufactures silicone-based additives and Si-TPV (silicone thermoplastic vulcanizate) elastomers to improve the processing stability and surface quality of polymer filaments for scalable 3D printing, particularly targeting TPU for footwear production.

Chengdu, ChinaFounded 2004

Siraya Tech

A developer of high-performance 3D printing materials specializing in industrial-grade photopolymer resins and advanced filaments for professional and consumer use.

Hacienda Heights, USAFounded 2018

Shenzhen/Dongguan Jingrui Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Co., Ltd.

Provides on-demand rapid prototyping and low-volume manufacturing services integrating 3D printing, CNC machining, and vacuum casting for industrial and consumer product development.

Dongguan, ChinaFounded 2010

Recreus Industries S.L.

Recreus specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative thermoplastic filaments for 3D printing, including its flagship Filaflex TPU filament and a wide range of specialty materials.

POL. IND. FINCA LACY, C. el Envelope, 13-14, 03600 Elda, Alicante (Spain)Founded 2013Undisclosed

Frequently asked questions

What is additive manufacturing in Footwear?

Additive manufacturing in Footwear is the use of additive manufacturing in footwear: primarily for lattice-structured midsoles and increasingly for last molds, prototypes, and custom orthotic insoles.

Which companies use additive manufacturing in Footwear?

AMPulse tracks 98 companies serving the Footwear vertical. Leading examples by funding include Reebok International Ltd., Carbon Inc, Modern Meadow, Inc., UnionTech, and HeyGears.

Which AM processes are most common in Footwear?

Footwear most commonly uses VPP-DLP (Carbon CDLP), MJF, SLS for orthotics. Typical materials include EPU 40/41 (Carbon), TPU, PA12.

Why does additive manufacturing fit Footwear?

Footwear AM is dominated by lattice midsole production (Adidas Futurecraft 4D / Strung / 4DFWD via Carbon CDLP, EOS-based competitors, HP MJF). Custom orthotic insoles via SLS are the second-largest segment. Brooks, On Running, New Balance, and ECCO have all shipped AM-derived production lines.