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Sols Company Uses 3D Printing Technology To Print Customized Insoles.

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Because shoes do not fit the feet and walk with strange posture, because shoes are frequently hurt or uncomfortable because of the poor quality of their shoes, such unpleasant experiences not only bother us, but also perplex Kegan Schouwenburg, a shoe factory experience.

In 2013, she founded Sols with Joel Wishkovsky, using 3D printing technology to print customized insoles.

Although the market entry point is very small, Sols has been recognized by the capital market.

Sols received $1 million 750 thousand in angel financing; in April 2014, it was awarded a joint venture of RREVentures and so on.

Investment

The $6 million 400 thousand A round investment.

According to Recode, Sols has recently received $11 million 100 thousand in financing, including the former investment institutions FoundersFund, LuxCapital, and the new TenayaCapital and Melo7TechPartners.

Sols provides users with a very simple and convenient solution.

Users only need to download the application of Sols, scan the feet and upload pictures through the mobile phone camera.

Sols can be automatically carried out.

Data analysis

And verification, establish foot model for users, print out a pair of correction insoles according to user selected colors, and mail them to users.

Sols uses an antibacterial nylon material. At the same time, users can modify their composition by themselves, and the softness and firmness of self made insoles.

The insoles printed by Sols can adjust their shape. When walking, users can save about 75% of energy and help users to walk comfortably.

At present, Sols has sold 3D insoles through medical channels, and plans to enter in the near future.

retail

Channels, users in the future will probably be able to print a pair of fit and healthy insoles in the shoe store.

In the future, it will also enter the professional sports market and provide services for athletes.

This investor Melo7, some of his fund comes from Cameron Anthony, the "NBA" melon player. TerdemaUssery, general manager of Dallas Mavericks, has announced that she will join the SOLS board.


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