Footwear Innovation: From Conceptual Design through to Advanced Manufacturing Techniques is an essential guide for understanding technological advancements in the footwear industry. The book offers a detailed exploration into foot biomechanics, deformities, and machine learning's role in identifying users' needs. It serves as a comprehensive resource for footwear designers, manufacturers, and entrepreneurs. The book is divided into six parts: foot problems and biomechanics; ideation and design methodologies; advanced tools like Reverse Engineering, CAD/CAS/CAE, Augmented/Virtual Reality, and Artificial Intelligence; manufacturing technologies including 3D printing and robotics; risk assessment and usability testing; and finally, sustainability and entrepreneurship in footwear innovation. - Explores the potential of technologies in the footwear product design and development process- Covers a wide range of topics, including smart products, process characteristics, modeling, optimization of products, industrial applications, risk assessment, and biomechanical usability of footwear products- Discusses theoretical aspects and provides practical guidance on how to identify problems, conduct experiments for evaluations, and implement user feedback
