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Footwear 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing Companies

90 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.

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

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$320.0M

Boli Technology

Develops DLP-based 3D printers and materials for on-demand production of consumer goods like footwear and wearables, enabling mass manufacturing with reduced waste and logistics costs.

Yangzhou, ChinaFounded 2017$280M

Modern Meadow

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$109.0M

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 2019$60M

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

ProtoFab

Develops industrial-grade stereolithography (SLA) 3D printers with dynamic laser control technology, optimized for cost efficiency and integrated with comprehensive production services.

Xiamen, ChinaFounded 2014$32M

PollyFab (Boli Technology)

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

Luzhou, ChinaFounded 2017$27.8M

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

STARAY

A consumer technology brand specializing in mass-produced, AI-customized 3D-printed integrated footwear that eliminates traditional assembly processes.

Hangzhou, ChinaFounded 2020$15.5M

Zellerfeld

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

Hamburg, Germany / Austin, Texas, USAFounded 2020$15M

Haitian Additive

A high-end industrial metal additive manufacturing subsidiary of the Haitian Group, specializing in Selective Laser Melting (SLM) hardware and integrated powder management systems for large-scale production.

Ningbo, ChinaFounded 2021$14.5M

Boli

Develops and supplies high-performance polymer materials for 3D printing, with a focus on enabling mass customization and production for consumer goods like footwear.

Suzhou, ChinaFounded 2014$14.2M

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

Guangsu Yigou

A vertically integrated additive manufacturing company providing end-to-end mass production services for high-performance elastomer products using proprietary DLP technology.

Nantong, ChinaFounded 2025$13.8M

EASYMFG

Develops industrial binder jetting 3D printers for metal and sand components, reducing production costs and lead times for complex aerospace and automotive parts.

武汉东湖新技术开发区关东街道武大园一路9-2号易制信创大楼Founded 2013$12M

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 2015$9M

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

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$5.5M

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

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

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

FUSED Footwear

Customizable, 3D-printed sneakers made from flexible TP filament, offering a personalized fit and sustainable production.

NetherlandsFounded 2017$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

SCRY

A pioneering footwear laboratory that integrates digital simulation, computational design, and additive manufacturing to create fully 3D-printed, integrated footwear.

Beijing, ChinaFounded 2020$120K

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

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

Huizhou KAO MITI Polymer Materials Technology Co., Ltd.

Chinese photopolymer and resin materials manufacturer for 3D printing applications

Huizhou, ChinaFounded 2025

Drifbolt

India-based 3D printed footwear brand using vat photopolymerization to produce shoes and slides from bio-based photopolymer elastomer

Delhi, IndiaFounded 2023

SONA Global (CuRe-M)

Develops 3D printers (FDM, DLP), 3D scanners, and UV curing machines for post-processing

5F Gyeongwoo B/D, Gwangnaru-ro 44-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, KoreaFounded 2010

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

OverDose Footwear

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

Los Angeles, United StatesFounded 2026

Zhejiang Huafon New Materials Co., Ltd.

Develops high-performance polyurethane (PU) resins and high-speed photocuring 3D printing systems (ClLP) for industrial footwear and automotive applications.

Wenzhou, ChinaFounded 2007Undisclosed

4type

4type is an Italian 3D printing service provider specializing in Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and advanced post-processing for food-grade and medical applications.

Valdagno, ItalyFounded 1985

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 90 companies serving the Footwear vertical. Leading examples by funding include Carbon Inc, Winner Technology Co., Ltd., Boli Technology, Modern Meadow, and UnionTech.

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.