According to a recent LinkedIn post from Carbon, the company’s 3D-printing platform is being used in Vivobarefoot’s new Tabi Gen 02 shoe, described as a fully customized, monomaterial, recyclable product. The footwear is reportedly produced on Carbon’s Digital Light Synthesis platform using its EPU Pro material through production partner OECHSLER.
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The post highlights a scan-to-production model in which each pair is printed only after a customer scans their feet and places an order, aiming to eliminate overproduction and markdowns. It also notes that the made-to-order shoes take about 25 minutes per pair to print, suggesting that customized, on-demand footwear using additive manufacturing is already operating at commercial speeds.
For investors, the collaboration with Vivobarefoot and a feature in Forbes may point to growing validation of Carbon’s technology in consumer footwear and to potential recurring revenue from materials and production services. The emphasis on recyclability and reduced waste could enhance Carbon’s positioning within sustainability-focused manufacturing trends, potentially supporting long-term demand from brands seeking lower-inventory, mass-customization solutions.