Nike recently debuted its first ever 3D printed football cleat called the Nike Vapor Talon. The shoe utilizes featherweight SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) plate construction technology that uses high-powered lasers to fuse small particles of materials into a three-dimensional shape. Through strategic and well research materials selection, Nike was able to produce a fully functional plate and traction system within a fraction of the traditional time frame and at fraction of the weight. The Nike Talon weighs in at a light 5.6 ounces.
Source: Nike. “Nike Debuts First-Ever Football Cleat Built Using D Prining Technology”. Last Modified: February 24, 2013. http://news.nike.com/news/nike-debuts-first-ever-football-cleat-built-using-3d-printing-technology
