Xpan 2 Sapatuguasu Tembiapoygua Francis Lacroix omba'apóva

Xpan 2 Sapatuguasu Tembiapoygua Francis Lacroix omba'apóva ha'e rembiporuarã oñemba'eguaséva 2026 A' Design Award Itaju pegua Ñemo'ãha Mba'epyru Jejapo Ñeha'ã Categoría-pe.

ItajuÑemo'ãha Mba'epyru· 2026

Xpan 2 Sapatuguasu Tembiapoygua

Francis Lacroix -gua

Mba'eporuhára: Royer

A' Design Award Itaju Rembiporuarã Ñemo'ãha Mba'epyru Categoría-pe

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Eike Tendápe Ehecha A' Design Award-pe Marandu Myasãi Mba'ete Jeguerohory

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Diseño

Xpan 2 Sapatuguasu Tembiapoygua Rehegua

Xpan 2.0 sapatuguasu oreko peteĩ ipyrupy arquitectura pyahu ojejapóva umi metalurgía tenda hatãvape g̃uarã, oñondivepa oñemboja va'erãha ñeñangareko akúgui ha tembiapo vevýi. Ipyrupy iñarandúva ombohovái aku, oñemboku'e ha oñekytĩ va'erã umi tenda industrial ijetu'úva rupive. Peteĩ goma ombohováiva aku ha tata omohenda pype poliuretano midsuela, ombojoajúvo peteĩ ñeñangareko akúgui ombopyahúva noñehundíri ñemboku'e jokoha ni ndojehu'i mba'epohýi. Upéva omoheñói peteĩ techapyrã pyahu umi metal ñemboyku ñangarekorã sapatúpe.

Jeguerohory

A' Design Award Itaju Rehegua

Xpan 2 Sapatuguasu Tembiapoygua ohupyty A' Design Award Itaju, peteĩ ñehechakuaa heta prestigioso oñeme'ẽva diseño primera clase, maravilloso ha sobresaliente-pe. Umi ganador Itaju ha'e creación heta innovador, visionario ha glamoroso ohesape'ỹva ohechaukáva genio, sabiduría ha habilidad umi diseñador-pe. Oñeha'ãrõ Xpan 2 Sapatuguasu Tembiapoygua ha'eha peteĩ invento ojehechakuaavéva, tendencia omoĩva ha monumental ome'ẽva valor ndojehecháiva. Ko diseño ohupytýva A' Design Award Itaju ha'e proyecto espectacular ha respetado ohepyme'ẽva heta ha ombohasáva límite arte, ciencia, diseño ha tecnología rehegua. Xpan 2 Sapatuguasu Tembiapoygua omoheñói sentimiento ipotapy mbarete, omokyre'ỹ pasión, ombokyre'ỹ creatividad ha ñanemombyasy.

Diseño Rapykuéri

Marandu Aty

Diseñador ome'ẽva'ekue crédito, aty pegua ha mba'e técnico.

Mba'e Iñambuéva: The sole is designed in a way to encapsulate the quasi-totality of the polyurethane midsole by the heat and flame resistant rubber outsole leaving only a slight contour. Thus, offering a lighter and highly shock absorbing sole all the while providing maximal foot protection and durability.
Tuichakue ha Ñemyenyhẽ: A US size 9.0 (42 EU) pair has an approximate height of 200 mm and is built on an ergonomic shoelast designed to closely follow the natural morphology of the foot, ensuring fit precision and comfort. Each pair is packaged in a rectangular box measuring approximately 200 x 200 x 100 mm. The packaging, made from recycled and recyclable cardboard, protects the product from factory to end user.
Ñe'ẽ Rape: Work boot, Safety boot, Cold Weather Protection, outsole technology, extreme job sites, Metatarsal Protection, Industrial Design
Ñeapopy Tecnología: The design process began with exploratory hand sketches to define proportions, functional zones and visual identity. Concepts were refined using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop) to develop precise renderings and material simulations. A detailed technical drawing was then produced to guide tooling and upper manufacturing. A comprehensive tech pack ensured accurate translation of design intent into production.
Diseño Jepy'apy: The most complex challenge was achieving resistance to molten metal, particularly full immersion in liquid aluminum exceeding 1,000°C. Aluminum’s very low viscosity allows rapid penetration, making material selection and upper construction highly critical. The difficulty was intensified by bonding the upper to a rubber outsole through polyurethane injection, a material sensitive to heat above 150°C. Balancing extreme thermal protection with manufacturability required extensive experimentation and process control.
Ñesẽheka: Type of Research: Experimental product R&D following a five-phase Stage-Gate methodology. Research Objectives: Improve protection, comfort, and durability in molten metal environments. Methodology: Define measurable performance criteria and validate materials against them. Data Collection and Tools: Iterative lab testing on weight, slip resistance, molten metal splash and aluminum bath immersion. Participants: Internal R&D and manufacturing teams. Results: Measurable gains across all parameters. Insights and Impacts: Enhanced safety standards, industrial reliability, and long-term value for high-risk metal processing sectors.
Inspiración: The sole design draws inspiration from the aerodynamic geometry of the CF-105 Arrow developed by Avro Canada. Its triangular wing structure and directional arrow motifs informed the tread’s dynamic chevron pattern, engineered to enhance forward traction and stability. The project merges aerospace precision with industrial safety research, translating principles of thrust, grip, and structural resilience into a high-performance work boot outsole.
Proyecto Ára Tuichakue: The project started in January 2023 in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, and was completed in December 2025. The three-year development cycle included the Definition, Design, Prototyping, and Production Implementation phases. The product was officially launched in January 2026. A continuous Monitoring and Feedback phase has been ongoing since market introduction to ensure long-term performance optimization.
Mba'apo Rape: The Xpan 2.0 boot improves upon previous generations in every critical aspect. It offers higher resistance to molten metal splash, enhanced slip protection on certified test surfaces, reduced weight, improved ergonomic fit, and greater durability against abrasion and tearing. Each performance parameter was tested and validated, demonstrating measurable progress over the previous model, already recognized as a global benchmark in primary and secondary metal processing environments.
Aty Rembiguái: Sponsor: Simon La Rochelle
Innovation Director: Francis Lacroix
Product Developer: Vincent Blais
Project Manager: Elyzabeth Bouchard
Operations Director: Etienne Sirois
Production Technician: Brittaney La Penna
Production Technician: Simon Turk
Technical Partner: Benedetto Scarnera (SFB Srl)
Technical Partner: Felice Scarnera (SFB Srl)