Behind the Scenes

How Lucky the Penguin

Got a 3D Printed Boot

Learn How

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Designing with 3D Technology

1
3D Scanning

3D Scanning

Lucky’s foot was 3D scanned by Deckers’ design team to obtain the geometry for the unique shape of his foot. This allowed for a closer, more custom fit than the traditional casting technique.

2
3D Modeling

3D Modeling

Using the scan data of his foot, the team designed a model of Lucky’s special boot. Autodesk software allowed the boot to be created to better suit the penguin habitat.

3
3D Printing

3D Printing

3D printed first in PolyJET, a prototype technology, the boot was revised and printed in stronger, production grade RPU material using Carbon’s DLS (Digital Light Synthesis) technology by Dinsmore Inc.

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