PI Apparel Online Course

15 Emerging Technologies Transforming the Footwear & Apparel Industries

45mins | 3 modules | Level: beginner

Since 2015, the Apparel & Footwear sector has witnessed incredible developments in disruptive and sustainable digital technologies including, but not limited to, 3D Design, 3D Scanning, 3D Printing, the Digital Twin, Digital Manufacturing and Customization. As we look to the next 5 years, we are already seeing the evolution of Hologram Tech, Wearable Tech, 4D Manufacturing, Biofabricated Materials, and more. In this short course, join Natacha Alpert as she walks you through the 'Smart Revolution': what the 10 major disruptive and sustainable technologies are; how to get buy-in and investment from your business; and what the role of these technologies is in underpinning the future success, growth and survival of your organisation.

FREE for Members

About this course

Who is this Course for?

Heads of Innovation, Digital Product Creation, Digital Strategy, IT, Design, Manufacturing, DTC

What will I learn?

  • What are the 10 not-to-miss emerging technologies?
  • How to communicate the need and value of these tools?
  • How to approach getting buy-in for each technology type?
  • How will these technologies redefine how we approach product design, make sell?

Meet your trainer

Natacha Alpert

Founder, Miras3D

Natacha Alpert has been in the footwear industry for over 15 years, having worked with a number of iconic brands that include Caleres, Nine West, Franco Sarto, Dr Scholl's, DVF, Kenneth Cole, Timberland, Adidas and Reebok. Since 2010, Natacha has ran her own consultancy firm, Miras3D, that focuses on linking iconic brands to advanced innovation concepts E2E for Industry 4.0. Natacha is also an Adjunct Professor at Washington University McKelvey School of Engineering, teaching on emerging, disruptive and sustainable technologies that include 3D & 4D printing, 3D scanning, nanotechnology, Generative Design, Blockchain, xR and more.

Course Modules

1. Module 1

In this module Natacha gives an overview of the 'Smart Revolution': the technologies this includes, and how we clearly articulate what these technologies are, what they can offer and what is needed to successfully implement them.

She then does a deeper dive into the Digital Twin, 3D Design, 3D & 4D Printing and 3D Scanning for Fit.

2. Module 2

In this module Natacha continues her technology deep dive, this time into the areas of Automation, Robotics & AI, and how these technologies are going to transform human-machine interaction.

3. Module 3

In this last module, Natacha explores the disruptive areas of Biomimicry, Biomanufacturing & Blockchain, and how these are set to change the way we approach the Design, Make, Sell model.

How to start

MEMBERS ONLY

This course is FREE for members

FREE

Is this course for more than 5 people? Team membership might be more suitable for you.