Fast-R NITRO™ Elite 3 X PUMA
Fast-R NITRO™ Elite 3 X PUMA
Project Brief
The PUMA FAST-R line represents the brand's latest race-day collection, engineered for maximum performance. It features NITROFOAM™ ELITE for superior cushioning and PWRPLATE technology for a powerful, propulsive feel. The core objective of the project is to utilize advanced footwear simulation, allowing observation of physical behavior from the inside to detect and analyze performance variation, thereby creating a solid foundation for FAST-R 3 simulations.
Project Brief
The PUMA FAST-R line represents the brand's latest race-day collection, engineered for maximum performance. It features NITROFOAM™ ELITE for superior cushioning and PWRPLATE technology for a powerful, propulsive feel. The core objective of the project is to utilize advanced footwear simulation, allowing observation of physical behavior from the inside to detect and analyze performance variation, thereby creating a solid foundation for FAST-R 3 simulations.
Project Brief
The PUMA FAST-R line represents the brand's latest race-day collection, engineered for maximum performance. It features NITROFOAM™ ELITE for superior cushioning and PWRPLATE technology for a powerful, propulsive feel. The core objective of the project is to utilize advanced footwear simulation, allowing observation of physical behavior from the inside to detect and analyze performance variation, thereby creating a solid foundation for FAST-R 3 simulations.
Methodology
The simulation-driven methodology yielded significant results and impact for the footwear industry. By integrating digital mockups and design optimization, the team achieved a 30% reduction in development time and successfully cut material waste in mold fabrication. Ultimately, this approach enabled smarter, informed, and more sustainable innovation, delivering the highly optimized FAST-R 3 design.
Methodology
The simulation-driven methodology yielded significant results and impact for the footwear industry. By integrating digital mockups and design optimization, the team achieved a 30% reduction in development time and successfully cut material waste in mold fabrication. Ultimately, this approach enabled smarter, informed, and more sustainable innovation, delivering the highly optimized FAST-R 3 design.
Methodology
The simulation-driven methodology yielded significant results and impact for the footwear industry. By integrating digital mockups and design optimization, the team achieved a 30% reduction in development time and successfully cut material waste in mold fabrication. Ultimately, this approach enabled smarter, informed, and more sustainable innovation, delivering the highly optimized FAST-R 3 design.
Design Engineering Application
The methodology is grounded in transforming high-fidelity, real-world data into a usable digital model. The process begins with Data Collection, where biomechanical inputs and material characteristics are gathered at the Puma Nitro Lab. This fuels the Computational Data Processing phase, which aims for Translation to 3D Space. Using Custom Tools, including Custom GH Definitions and Virtual Simulations Development, raw inputs (PUMA Sensor Data, Motion Tracking Videos, Biomechanical Data, and Material Data) are converted into a detailed Full Volume Analysis model, ready for advanced simulation.
Design Engineering Application
Design Engineering Application
The methodology is grounded in transforming high-fidelity, real-world data into a usable digital model. The process begins with Data Collection, where biomechanical inputs and material characteristics are gathered at the Puma Nitro Lab. This fuels the Computational Data Processing phase, which aims for Translation to 3D Space. Using Custom Tools, including Custom GH Definitions and Virtual Simulations Development, raw inputs (PUMA Sensor Data, Motion Tracking Videos, Biomechanical Data, and Material Data) are converted into a detailed Full Volume Analysis model, ready for advanced simulation.
Outcome and Benefits
The design application encompasses the entire analytical and development workflow. The team leverages past models through Simulating Previous Models (FAST-R 1 and 2) to transfer proprietary simulation expertise from the automotive sector to marathon footwear. This analysis drives the Foundation for Development, where iterative computational design integrates FEA results to map strain areas, identify critical forces, compression, and bending zones. In Product Development, up to five Design & Digital Mockups are created to rapidly evaluate performance virtually. Following extensive Digital Material Testing and Model Validation against real-time video, the final, intensive Design Refinement and Optimization phase takes place. This stage required 300 hours of simulations to test 100 material combinations, ultimately resulting in the Carbon Plate & Foam Optimized for the most advanced running experience.
Outcome and Benefits
The design application encompasses the entire analytical and development workflow. The team leverages past models through Simulating Previous Models (FAST-R 1 and 2) to transfer proprietary simulation expertise from the automotive sector to marathon footwear. This analysis drives the Foundation for Development, where iterative computational design integrates FEA results to map strain areas, identify critical forces, compression, and bending zones. In Product Development, up to five Design & Digital Mockups are created to rapidly evaluate performance virtually. Following extensive Digital Material Testing and Model Validation against real-time video, the final, intensive Design Refinement and Optimization phase takes place. This stage required 300 hours of simulations to test 100 material combinations, ultimately resulting in the Carbon Plate & Foam Optimized for the most advanced running experience.
Outcome and Benefits
The design application encompasses the entire analytical and development workflow. The team leverages past models through Simulating Previous Models (FAST-R 1 and 2) to transfer proprietary simulation expertise from the automotive sector to marathon footwear. This analysis drives the Foundation for Development, where iterative computational design integrates FEA results to map strain areas, identify critical forces, compression, and bending zones. In Product Development, up to five Design & Digital Mockups are created to rapidly evaluate performance virtually. Following extensive Digital Material Testing and Model Validation against real-time video, the final, intensive Design Refinement and Optimization phase takes place. This stage required 300 hours of simulations to test 100 material combinations, ultimately resulting in the Carbon Plate & Foam Optimized for the most advanced running experience.
