Customised Metamaterial Insoles using Additive Manufacturing

Customised Metamaterial Insoles using Additive Manufacturing

De Schipper, M.R.

Molenbroek, J.F.M. (mentor)
Nauta, C.L. (mentor)

Industrial Design Engineering

Applied Ergonomics and Design

Master of Science Integrated Product Design

2015-04-09

Customised Insoles are proposed as the ideal business case for mass production with additive manufacturing. Foot problems are very common in our society and custom insoles are personalised for each patient. Using complex structures to create a performance-tailored insole improves the functionalities and demonstrates the capabilities of 3D printing. An algorithm is used to generate printable geometry based on the designed surface by the pedorthist. Unit cells with a varying thickness are used to create a range of material hardness. Two layers connecting these unit cells control the bending direction and stiffness of the insole. Customized metamaterial insoles produced with additive manufacturing will give the pedorthists more tools to provide the best care.

additive manufacturing
insoles
metamaterial
orthotics

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Campus only

Student theses

master thesis

(c) 2015 De Schipper, M.R.