Athos.

Athos.

Introduction

ATHOS evolved from an academic exploration into a start-up redefining climbing footwear. Through advanced 3D scanning, parametric modeling, and digital manufacturing, the project introduced mass customization to climbing shoes, delivering precision fit, enhanced performance, and a scalable direct-to-consumer model.

Year

2020

Industry

Sports Tech

Scope of work

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Additive Manufacturing

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Product Engineering

Timeline

4 months

Introduction

ATHOS evolved from an academic exploration into a start-up redefining climbing footwear. Through advanced 3D scanning, parametric modeling, and digital manufacturing, the project introduced mass customization to climbing shoes, delivering precision fit, enhanced performance, and a scalable direct-to-consumer model.

Year

2020

Industry

Sports Tech

Scope of work

/

Additive Manufacturing

/

Product Engineering

Timeline

4 months

Challenges

Challenges

Climbing shoes demand extreme precision, yet the industry relies on standardized sizing. The challenge was to develop a scalable system capable of delivering customized performance footwear without sacrificing manufacturability or viability.

Through advanced 3D scanning, parametric design workflows, and additive manufacturing, we transformed individual foot data into production-ready models, enabling true mass customization.

Final thoughts

Final thoughts

ATHOS demonstrates how digital fabrication can bridge education and entrepreneurship. What began as an academic exploration evolved into a viable start-up concept with a clear technological edge and business model.

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