According to a recent LinkedIn post from Carbon, the company’s Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) technology is featured in HYBEX’s newly launched HX LENS footwear midsole. The post describes a Helix metamaterial structure that aims to replace traditional foam, convert impact into forward propulsion, and provide structural rigidity and snap-back across the gait cycle.
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The LinkedIn post also notes that HX LENS has been selected as the only Asian company finalist for the ISPO 2025 Brandnew Award, suggesting early third-party validation of the design approach. For Carbon, deeper integration into performance footwear platforms could signal expanding use cases for its DLS manufacturing ecosystem, potentially supporting higher recurring revenue from materials and production services over time.
The emphasis on Japanese structural engineering combined with Carbon’s technology points to a co-development model that may lower adoption barriers for brand partners seeking differentiated midsole performance. If HYBEX’s product gains commercial traction, Carbon could strengthen its positioning in high-performance athletic footwear, an application that may carry premium pricing and showcase its capabilities to other consumer and industrial segments.