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TPM3D: Fatigue Testing of SLS-Printed and Foamed Footwear Soles
2026. 09. 28.
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TPM3D: Fatigue Testing of SLS-Printed and Foamed Footwear Soles

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The Chinese company combines lattice geometry and foaming to tune footwear-sole mechanical properties.

Two design variables

Foaming modifies weight, stiffness and energy return alongside lattice geometry.

Fatigue testing

In the reported third-party test, the tested structures did not fracture after 200,000 flex cycles. This does not establish the service life of a complete shoe.

Production perspective

Powder recovery, cycle time and cost per part matter as much as lattice design in production.

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