Researchers are developing a 3D-printed insole with integrated sensors that allows the pressure of the sole to be measured in the shoe and thus during any activity. This helps athletes or patients to ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The research report on the foot insoles market in the US by Technavio predicts the market to post a CAGR of close to 7% during the period 2019-2023. Foot insoles provide firm ...

Thermosets, such as epoxy and silicon rubbers, are a class of polymer (i.e., plastic) materials that harden permanently when they undergo a specific chemical reaction, known as "crosslinking." These ...

Researchers are targeting the next generation of soft actuators and robots with an elastomer-based ink for 3D printing objects with locally changing mechanical properties, eliminating the need for ...

Using laser-or electron beam-based additive technology is not unique in medical manufacturing, said Stephan Zeidler, business development manager, medical sector, GE Additive, in an interview with ...

In elite sports, fractions of a second sometimes make the difference between victory and defeat. To optimize their performance, athletes use custom- made insoles. But people with musculoskeletal pain ...