BIRMINGHAM, UK, Sep 9, 2014 - Delcam CRISPIN, the world's largest supplier of CADCAM software to the footwear industry, is running its first international Footwear Technology Forum for designers and manufacturers of all types of footwear. It will be hosted at the Hotel Hermitage in Milan on 14th and 15th October. For further details, visit www.ft-forum.com.
The Forum will focus on current and emerging technologies that will help companies to develop more innovative designs, reduce costs and get new products to market more quickly. Top industry experts from organizations including; Ars Sutoria, Autodesk, Crocs, Energy Group, Lectra and SATRA will cover topics including; the latest developments in 3D Printing, digital prototyping, sustainability, new materials and novel manufacturing methods.
John Hubbard, Environment & Sustainability Consultant at SATRA, will be delivering a presentation on the sustainability considerations throughout the supply chain. He will highlight some of the potential contradictions that exist but also look at some of the easy wins that are achievable in some areas. He will also consider the opportunities for promoting environmental and sustainability credentials through product labeling or facility accreditation.
Delcam CRISPIN, will deliver a keynote on Augmented Reality, demonstrating the development of the ShoeMirror, a virtual reality shoe fitting system. Following discussions on the future uses of this technology, Autodesk will present their insight into on 3D rendering. A session on the uses of 3D printing will then open up the floor to a discussion on the uses of digital prototyping within the footwear industry.
Presentations will also be delivered by Lectra (supplier of integrated technology solutions specifically designed for industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles, and composite materials), who will be discussing advances in manufacturing technologies.
Skomageriet (Orthopaedic footwear specialist), will also be delivering an educational presentation on Orthopedic shoes and their insight into the future of customized shoes.
Delcam CRISPIN is still adding sponsors from organizations that are leading the way in development and application of technology in the footwear industry. Anyone interested in speaking at, or sponsoring the Forum should contact Simon Hamilton by email to sah@delcam.com.
The Forum will focus on current and emerging technologies that will help companies to develop more innovative designs, reduce costs and get new products to market more quickly. Top industry experts from organizations including; Ars Sutoria, Autodesk, Crocs, Energy Group, Lectra and SATRA will cover topics including; the latest developments in 3D Printing, digital prototyping, sustainability, new materials and novel manufacturing methods.
John Hubbard, Environment & Sustainability Consultant at SATRA, will be delivering a presentation on the sustainability considerations throughout the supply chain. He will highlight some of the potential contradictions that exist but also look at some of the easy wins that are achievable in some areas. He will also consider the opportunities for promoting environmental and sustainability credentials through product labeling or facility accreditation.
Delcam CRISPIN, will deliver a keynote on Augmented Reality, demonstrating the development of the ShoeMirror, a virtual reality shoe fitting system. Following discussions on the future uses of this technology, Autodesk will present their insight into on 3D rendering. A session on the uses of 3D printing will then open up the floor to a discussion on the uses of digital prototyping within the footwear industry.
Presentations will also be delivered by Lectra (supplier of integrated technology solutions specifically designed for industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles, and composite materials), who will be discussing advances in manufacturing technologies.
Skomageriet (Orthopaedic footwear specialist), will also be delivering an educational presentation on Orthopedic shoes and their insight into the future of customized shoes.
Delcam CRISPIN is still adding sponsors from organizations that are leading the way in development and application of technology in the footwear industry. Anyone interested in speaking at, or sponsoring the Forum should contact Simon Hamilton by email to sah@delcam.com.
For more information, visit http://www.delcam.com.
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