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Future Fusion

ApplicationQuanzhou, ChinaFounded 2019· One of 381 Application companies tracked by AMPulse

A pioneering 3D-printed footwear product line by Peak Sport that produces the world's first fully 3D-printed TPU sneakers using advanced additive manufacturing.

CEO / Founder
Xu Zhihua
Team Size
501-1000
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$542.0M
Latest Round
Venture Round
Key Investors
CR State-Regulated Xiamen Consumption Fund, CCB Beijing Investment Fund, Ant Group

Technology & Products

Key Products

["Future Fusion 3D-Printed Sneakers (Series 1.0 - 3.0)","3D-Printed Basketball Boots (e.g., Dwight Howard series)","3D-Printed Volleyball Performance Shoes","Customizable 3D Lattice Midsoles"]

Technological Advantage

Integrates industrial-grade SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) for soles and FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication) for uppers to create lightweight, high-energy-return lattice structures at a commercial price point (under $200).

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Delivers fully customizable, high-performance footwear with superior shock absorption through complex lattice structures and a 100% recyclable mono-material design.

How They Differentiate

Future Fusion distinguishes itself as Peak Sport's 3D-printed footwear product line that produces the world's first fully 3D-printed TPU sneaker (both upper and sole) using a mono-material, glue-free construction. Unlike competitors who often 3D-print only the midsole (like Adidas), Future Fusion leverages Peak Sport's mass-manufacturing infrastructure to offer fully 3D-printed performance footwear.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Professional athletes (basketball, volleyball, running), sneaker enthusiasts, and tech-conscious consumers seeking high-performance, sustainable footwear.

Industry Verticals

["Sportswear","Additive Manufacturing","Consumer Goods","Fashion Technology"]

Competitors

Adidas (4D Series), Zellerfeld, Nike (Flyprint), Carbon Inc.

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Expanded distribution to over 110 countries; holds 200+ patents in additive manufacturing; achieved mass-market commercialization of SLS and FDM footwear.

Major Milestones

["Launched China's first 3D-printed running shoe in 2017","Unveiled 'Future Fusion' world's first fully 3D-printed TPU sneaker in 2019","Secured $232M (1.5B RMB) strategic funding round in 2021 to accelerate 3D printing R&D","Integrated 3D-printed lattice technology into professional basketball footwear for NBA players in 2022"]

Notable Customers

Dwight Howard (NBA), Andrew Wiggins (NBA), China National Volleyball Team, Sneaker Enthusiasts/Tech Early Adopters

Why this company matters

Future Fusion is the 3D-printed footwear product line of Chinese sportswear giant Peak Sport, launched in 2019 to commercialize fully additive-manufactured sneakers. It occupies a unique position in the market by producing the world's first fully 3D-printed TPU sneaker — both upper and sole — using a single material, eliminating glue and traditional assembly. This contrasts with competitors like Adidas and Nike, which typically 3D-print only the midsole.

The core technology integrates industrial-grade SLS (selective laser sintering) for lattice midsoles and FFF (fused filament fabrication) for uppers, leveraging partnerships with Farsoon Technologies and Raise3D. The mono-material TPU design enables 100% recyclability and superior shock absorption through complex lattice structures, all at a commercial price point under $200.

Target customers include professional athletes — such as NBA players Dwight Howard and Andrew Wiggins, and the China National Volleyball Team — as well as sneaker enthusiasts and tech-conscious consumers. The product line spans basketball boots, volleyball shoes, and customizable lattice midsoles, distributed across over 110 countries.

Future Fusion benefits from Peak Sport's mass-manufacturing infrastructure and over 200 additive manufacturing patents. A $232 million strategic funding round in 2021 accelerated R&D. The key open question is whether fully 3D-printed footwear can scale beyond early adopters to compete with traditional athletic shoe manufacturing on cost and durability.