3D printing central to Nike’s continued growth, says CEO

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By Gavin van Marle

09/10/2014

For several years US footwear manufacturer Nike has been talking about how its sees its future in a 3D printing world, as it moves from being a producer of footwear to a design, marketing and sales organisation. Here’s the latest from its chief executive in a recent speech. There are important ramifications for the supply chain here.

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