<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><ns2:project xmlns:ns1="http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk/gtr/api" xmlns:ns2="http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk/gtr/api/project" xmlns:ns3="http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk/gtr/api/fund" xmlns:ns4="http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk/gtr/api/person" xmlns:ns5="http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk/gtr/api/project/outcome" xmlns:ns6="http://gtr.rcuk.ac.uk/gtr/api/organisation" ns1:created="2026-07-08T08:44:08Z" ns1:href="http://gtr.ukri.org/gtr/api/projects/91D03245-88BE-4A55-AAB7-5647FB01FF70" ns1:id="91D03245-88BE-4A55-AAB7-5647FB01FF70"><ns1:links><ns1:link ns1:href="http://gtr.ukri.org/gtr/api/persons/488D6089-9628-4EF3-9FDE-68433D1F787B" ns1:rel="PM_PER"/><ns1:link ns1:href="http://gtr.ukri.org/gtr/api/organisations/8BBC678A-EBDB-4410-9D2C-89791A80602F" ns1:rel="LEAD_ORG"/><ns1:link ns1:href="http://gtr.ukri.org/gtr/api/organisations/8BBC678A-EBDB-4410-9D2C-89791A80602F" ns1:rel="PARTICIPANT_ORG"/><ns1:link ns1:end="2023-11-30T00:00:00Z" ns1:href="http://gtr.ukri.org/gtr/api/funds/E3855101-B3EA-418A-99F5-16A073EF76E8" ns1:rel="FUND" ns1:start="2023-05-31T23:00:00Z"/></ns1:links><ns2:identifiers><ns2:identifier ns2:type="RCUK">10076515</ns2:identifier></ns2:identifiers><ns2:title>Customisable 3D printed and recyclable footwear</ns2:title><ns2:status>Closed</ns2:status><ns2:grantCategory>Grant for R&amp;D</ns2:grantCategory><ns2:leadFunder>Innovate UK</ns2:leadFunder><ns2:abstractText>* 3D printing technology has revolutionised the manufacturing industry, offering numerous benefits including reduced waste, cost-effective production, and unique designs. In recent years, 3D printing has extended beyond its initial applications in the aerospace, automotive, and medical industries.
* By utilising 3D printing technology, and a sustainable manufacturing process, this project aims to address the environmental issues posed by the traditional footwear manufacturing industry, where a significant amount of waste is generated during production.</ns2:abstractText></ns2:project>