标题: Carbon and Arkema Deepen Partnership on DLS Elastomers for Footwear and Sporting Goods [打印本页] 作者: admin 时间: 2026-11-5 20:00 标题: Carbon and Arkema Deepen Partnership on DLS Elastomers for Footwear and Sporting Goods On November 4, 2026, Nanjixiong learned that U.S. printing company Carbon and French specialty materials group Arkema had announced a deeper partnership to advance Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) in consumer products including footwear and sporting goods. The companies have worked together for more than 13 years.
Carbon develops high-performance elastomer resins for DLS, while Arkema provides materials science expertise and large-scale production of UV-curable specialty materials. Carbon customers can use the combined capabilities to manufacture complex lattices for midsoles and sports equipment, precisely tuning cushioning, support, and rebound. Carbon CTO Jason Rolland said printing is becoming competitive with conventional manufacturing and prompting brands to rethink design and production.
The partners highlighted Vivobarefoot's recent customized printed sandals. Individual foot scans enable made-to-order production while reducing inventory and material waste. Julie Haevermans, Arkema Coating Solutions' vice president of marketing, said further materials development would support next-generation consumer products with an emphasis on performance and sustainability.
Nanjixiong's Observations
Carbon's DLS has been used in footwear midsoles for years. Deeper cooperation keeps materials and equipment development closely linked and broadens the range of elastomer resins. The challenge for printed consumer goods is increasingly how to combine scale with customization.
AI-translated from an article by Kuaixiong on Nanjixiong, originally published on 2026-11-05. Text and images retain the original source attribution. Read the original Chinese article
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