Grosso, part of the Menghi Group, produces moulds and designs footwear. The project starts from an idea of the designer and through the company’s technical department, prototypes are created.
In the beginning, maquettes were made from rigid materials, and then processes such as polyurethanes were made in order to have a soft maquette. This process was very long and sometimes not very precise due to shrinkage and finishing. The company was therefore looking for a solution to break down the lead time for the design phase of the part as well as needing a functional, wearable prototype.
By using the XPRO SL 3D printer, the company is now able to make functional maquettes and complete the study of mold making, prior to effective production. In particular, Grosso realized the Frida Ballerina project, using Flexa Digital TPU75 in clear colour, a high-performance material suitable for footwear production.
