"At On Labs Tokyo, a unique experience center in Japan's capital city, the future of sports innovation is on full show. From September 13-21, 2025, visitors can witness a spray a complete, ultralight upper in just three minutes. This is not merely a technical demonstration; it's a peek into how the Swiss sportswear brand is blending cutting-edge technology with a deep attention for the human element of design."
"On's design philosophy is rooted in Swiss engineering and a commitment to precision and efficiency. This approach has given rise to LightSpray™, a revolutionary manufacturing process that enhances a robot to create ultralight, seamless shoe uppers in a single, seamless step. The brand's innovative technique sprays a shoe upper in just three minutes, reducing production time and paving the way for localized manufacturing."
On Labs Tokyo presents a pop-up experience showcasing LightSpray™, a robot-enhanced manufacturing process that sprays complete, ultralight shoe uppers in three minutes. The process produces seamless uppers from a single material, reduces production time, and enables localized manufacturing. LightSpray™ significantly minimizes waste and cuts an upper's carbon emissions by 75% compared to other On racing shoes, advancing sustainability. On pairs the technology with athlete-led design through activations such as athlete talks, panels, workshops, and community runs, maintaining human-centered design. The program builds on Swiss engineering principles of precision, efficiency, and material innovation.
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