APPLICATION FIELDS

The evolution of production cycles requires previously unimaginable precision. The spread of robotic systems for automatic handling and direct injection of the sole onto the upper has transformed the role of humans: from manual labor to strategic planning.

In this scenario, the technical shoe last is no longer a simple support, but a high-precision component that must meet rigorous standards.

S.L.I.M. 4.0: Digital Design for the Robotic Age

Thanks to the S.L.I.M. 4.0 platform, Newlast allows you to manage the entire technical complexity in a virtual 3D environment before the last even touches the machine.

Simulation and total control:

• Machining cycles: complete drilling and milling programming on the virtual model.
• Technical components: millimetric positioning of sockets, inserts and plates for grip on the edge.
• 3D environment: dynamic simulation of the joint and movement of the shape.

Once the optimal processing cycle has been obtained, it is saved in the shoe last .FRV file that controls the processing cycles of the extremely high-precision Newlast machines.

The modern footwear industry does not allow waiting time. The speed in the transition between idea and production is the real competitive advantage today. Newlast rapid prototyping systems allow shoe factories to internalize pattern making, radically transforming the company workflow.

The Advantages of Internalization:

• Drastically reduce time: speed up model preparation by eliminating intermediate logistical steps.
• Protect sensitive data: maintain complete control over your intellectual property and new collection designs.
• Standardized globalization: once approved, the collection travels digitally to last factories around the world. The .FRV format ensures that every Newlast machine reads the information uniquely and without interpretation errors.

Newlast completes the innovation circle by offering advanced tools for 3D foot scanning. Understanding the target’s morphology is the key to a product of excellence, both in custom-made solutions and in large-scale industrial production.

Big data and morphological precision:

Thanks to highly precise scanning systems, it is possible to collect and analyse fundamental data to:

1. Optimize production based on real geographical and morphological parameters.
2. Personalize the fitting experience for the end customer.
3. Refine shape design parameters starting from reliable biometric data.

Newlast Group products are a strategic partner for footwear design studios. Thanks to the integration of advanced digital technologies, we streamline the creative flow, transforming technical complexity into design freedom.

From Concept to Prototype: Speed and Realism

Our solutions break down the barriers between idea and physical object. Designers can now explore innovative shoe lasts with an unprecedented level of realism and precision.

• Advanced digitization: high-fidelity scanning tools to capture every morphological detail.
• Intuitive 3D modeling: a design environment that allows for creative freedom without constraints.
• Ultra-rapid prototyping: from drawing to physical shoe last in record time, dramatically reducing revision cycles.

Efficiency, Aesthetics and Functionality

It’s not just about speed, but also about the quality of the output. Newlast technologies ensure that the prototype faithfully reflects the original aesthetic vision, while ensuring maximum technical functionality.

Newlast technology doesn’t stop at shoe lasts. The robustness and precision of our turning systems have been optimized to meet the needs of various artisanal and industrial sectors, with a particular focus on woodworking.

Wood Turning Solutions

Thanks to the flexibility of our machinery, we guarantee excellent quality standards and high production yields for the production of:

• Fashion Accessories & Retail: high-end garment hangers.
• Gunsmithing Industry: rifle stocks finished with millimetric precision.
• Footwear Components: clogs, wedges and wooden structures.