Retraction Footwear’s flip flops are 3D printed to the customer’s foot length, width, arch, weight and color selections. But there’s more than mass customization at work here. The Australia-based manufacturer is an illustration of manufacturing’s sustainable future. Its business model ensures that customers get exactly the shoes they want, while using material efficiently, reducing energy consumption and much more.

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