Success story: Design and manufacture of prototypes in the footwear industry
Design and Manufacture of Prototypes in the Footwear Industry
Discover how Eldacorcho revolutionized their prototyping process using Recreus PLA filament to create precise cork footwear components, achieving significant time and cost savings in their manufacturing process.
Project Overview
- Company: Eldacorcho
- Sector: Cork industry - Footwear industry
- Material: Recreus PLA filament
- Mission: Design and manufacture of prototypes of platforms, wedges and blocks adjusted to the last for cork manufacture
Prototype 'block' printed with Recreus' white PLA filament
"We highly value the help and technical advice provided by Recreus as a material supplier. This is essential for us. Being able to count on the support of a trustworthy technological company that quickly solves our doubts or technical queries in this field and being effective and competent! gives us a lot of peace of mind."
Beatriz Reyes, Eldacorcho's Design Department Manager
Company Background
Founded in 1971 in the shoemaking hub of Elda, Alicante, Eldacorcho has evolved from a traditional cork manufacturer to an innovative company embracing 3D printing technology. While many companies still hesitate to adopt new technologies, Eldacorcho leads the way in implementing 3D printing for prototype development.
Their main focus remains the footwear sector, specializing in cork platforms, wedges, and blocks, while expanding into new markets and applications.
Product Portfolio
PLATFORMS
Piece of footwear used to achieve greater stature at the front.
WEDGES
A piece of footwear containing an inner wedge for heel height.
BLOCKS
Complete toe-to-heel component providing increased stature.
Success Story
10 Years of Innovation: Since implementing 3D printing technology a decade ago, Eldacorcho has:
- Optimized resource utilization
- Improved customer service and experience
- Achieved significant time and cost savings in mold manufacturing
- Expanded into new markets beyond footwear
3D printed prototypes revolutionizing traditional manufacturing
"With 3D printing we save time in delivering the prototype for confirmation by the customer, who can follow the design process of the shoe with the 3D prototype. We make their work much easier, in addition to the reduction of economic and time costs for our company."
Beatriz Reyes, Head of Design Department at Eldacorcho
