KOOJ LAB - NATIONAL DIGITAL DESIGN AND TESTING SYSTEM FOR THE INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTION OF FOOTWEAR

Authors

  • Jorge González Meneses Fundación Instituto Profesional Duoc UC, Santiago, Chile
  • Luis Elizondo Orellana Fundación Instituto Profesional Duoc UC, Santiago, Chile.
  • Benjamin Molina Valdebenito Fundación Instituto Profesional Duoc UC, Santiago, Chile.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56007/arrivet.v1i2.40

Keywords:

Rapid Prototyping, Digital Prototyping, Footwear, 3D Design, Methodology

Abstract

The main objective of this research is to be able to improve and streamline the generation of prototypes, a process that is currently one of the biggest obstacles in the clothing, footwear, and accessories design industry; take advantage of a resource such as 3D design and rapid prototyping technologies, avoid interpretation problems due to language or cultural references of manufacturers or suppliers, reduce costs when sending samples abroad and the carbon footprint in the process, and development time of a new product from 60 to 15 days.

Published

2025-07-18

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): ARRIVET - Applied Research Results in Vocational Education and Training magazine

Section

a. Research Results – applied research findings from projects undertaken by VETs.

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