Prosilas for Philipp Plein, the shoe revolution starts from a 3D sole

Prosilas for Philipp Plein, the shoe revolution starts from a 3D sole

Philipp Plein Case History

Prosilas: AM Service & Consulting 

Since the beginning of our entrepreneurial adventure, in 2003, we have chosen not to specialize in a particular production sector, preferring to offer as a service to customers in different sectors. Thus, we have maintained a flexibility that has proved particularly successful when, in our transition from prototyping service to manufacturing ally, we were commissioned the sole of a shoe for one of the brands symbol of fashion luxury: Philipp Plein.

 

R&D on Tpu 

In 2020 we enabled the use of TPU, a rubber material widely used in the moulding of soles, on our SLS production systems.  This gave us the opportunity to start the collaboration with Philipp Plein, with the aim of creating a capsule collection of footwear in which to combine innovation and luxury, dedicated to a specific niche of the brand’s customers.   At the heart of the work, for us, was the creation of an attractive model in line with the taste of the brand and the development of a product that exceeded a series of requirements of strength and durability.

 3D SOLE

In fact, the sole is one of the crucial elements of a shoe and one of the most stressed by the use. We then conducted a detailed study and a deep work on design and process to ensure replicability. For this reason we also supported the company that would then assemble the final shoe, facing and solving together specific processing problems that usually do not concern those who make prototypes.

The result ?

First, we got a sole completely out of the standard of a traditional ones, with a latticed structure; then, the opportunity to innovate the style thanks to the possibilities offered by 3D printing; finally, we opened doors to unique pieces, unthinkable (or infinitely more expensive) when all the process of creation must use injection moulding. 

Thank to a work like this, a progressive set of know-how is created that is completely new but can be used in all subsequent experiments. So, for example, for Philipp Plein shoes, we conducted several tests on the tightness of the colors of the soles, especially white – which should not turn yellow or turn on other shades – and black – which should not shin, so it can not be painted.

How was that possible? 

The problem-solving business approach was essential 

“There are no closed doors,” explains our CEO Vanna Menco, “We always accept challenges, we like to evolve and find solutions”. In this the imprinting of my father was fundamental, because – she continues – he “loves to crack his head on problems” and not by chance he still leads the Research and Development department.

Our transition from suppliers to consulting service  has been made possible by a know-how developed to support the customer at all stages of production, making available our deep expertise in 3D printing. So, we went from consulting at the prototype stage to consulting for all product development, also providing knowledge on specific steps, such as the blend of the material to be used to achieve a certain result. 

Our constant commitment to be the best possible consulting service for AM world. 

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TPU Tech : elastic material for 3d printing

TPU Tech : elastic material for 3d printing

The TPU-Tech material is now available!

 An elastic material for 3d printing

 

The TPU used in Prosilas is a material with excellent elasticity and exceptional elongation ratio, which guarantees flexibility, durability and resistance to tearing and abrasion.

Its use is recommended for pipes and gaskets, for technical clothing and footwear, and for all those applications where it is necessary to have a material that can replicate the rubber.

TPU-Tech is a natural anthracite grey coloured material, this feature guarantees the maintenance of the colour and its homogeneity in case of abrasion.

Philipp Plein sceglie Prosilas per stampare in 3d le suole delle sue Skeleton

 TPU Sole for Philipp Plein

Il TPU-Tech può essere trattato con il nostro post-process di lisciatura chimica, grazie al quale migliora ulteriormente le sue caratteristiche estetiche e assumendo una colorazione nera brillante.

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l TPU-Tech can be treated with our vapor smoothing post-process, thanks to which it further improves its aesthetic characteristics and assuming a bright black color.

Visit the dedicated section to view all materials for SLS 3D printing technologies.

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