Syntilay, a footwear company that merges artificial intelligence (AI) with 3D printing, has introduced a line of custom-fit slides aimed at streamlining how consumers experience comfort and design. Founded by entrepreneur Ben Weiss, the firm has drawn backing from Joe Foster, co-founder of Reebok, and Kevin Harrington, an original “Shark” on Shark Tank. This collaboration began about 18 months ago and combines traditional footwear expertise with a technology-driven approach to both design and manufacturing.

This new footwear is produced using AI to generate intricate 3D shapes and patterns. Human designers sketch initial concepts, and AI platforms like MidJourney refine these ideas into more detailed forms. Another AI tool, Vizcom, then converts the sketches into 3D models. Syntilay partners with Zellerfeld, a company specializing in advanced 3D printing, to fabricate the slides. Zellerfeld’s equipment creates a fully formed shoe from layers of material, eliminating most assembly steps and delivering a seamless product.

Source: 3dprintingindustry