Francis Lacroix طرفان Xpan 2 بنيادي ڪارج: ڪم وارو بوٽ انتهائي معتبر 2026 A' Design Award سون انعام جو فاتح آهي حفاظتي لباس ۽ ذاتي حفاظتي سامان ڊيزائن مقابلي جي درجي ۾.
سونحفاظتي سامان· 2026
Xpan 2 بنيادي ڪارج: ڪم وارو بوٽ
Francis Lacroix طرفان
ڪلائنٽ: Royer
حفاظتي سامان درجي ۾ A' Design Award سون انعام فاتح
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Xpan 2 بنيادي ڪارج: ڪم وارو بوٽ بابت
ڪتاب جو متن: Xpan 2.0 بوٽ هڪ انقلابي سول جي بناوت پيش ڪري ٿو جيڪا انتهائي دھاتيات جي ماحول لاءِ ٺاهي وئي آهي، جتي حرارتي تحفظ ۽ هلڪي وزن جي ڪارڪردگي گڏ رهڻ لازمي آهي. ان جو جديد سول اعليٰ خطري وارن صنعتي ماحولن ۾ گرمي، ترڪڻ ۽ رگڙ جي خلاف مزاحمت ڪري ٿو. هڪ گرمي ۽ باهه جي خلاف مزاحمتي رٻڙ جو خول پولي يوريٿين مڊسول کي ڍڪي ٿو، جيڪو صدمي جي جذب ڪرڻ کي قربان ڪرڻ يا وزن وڌائڻ کان سواءِ هڪ گڏيل حرارتي رڪاوٽ ٺاهي ٿو. نتيجو پگهريل دھات جي حفاظتي جوتن ۾ هڪ نئون معيار قائم ڪري ٿو.
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A' Design Award سون انعام بابت
Xpan 2 بنيادي ڪارج: ڪم وارو بوٽ A' Design Award سون انعام جو کٽيندڙ آهي، انتهائي معزز اعتراف جيڪو پهرين درجي جي، شاندار ۽ نمايان ڊيزائنن کي ڏنو وڃي ٿو. سون جا کٽيندڙ انتهائي جدت واريون، تمام گهڻي بصيرت واريون ۽ شاندار طرح اکيون خيره ڪندڙ تخليقون آهن، جيڪي پنهنجي ڊيزائنرن جي عبقريت، حڪمت ۽ مهارت جي عڪاسي ڪن ٿيون. Xpan 2 بنيادي ڪارج: ڪم وارو بوٽ کان اميد ڪئي وڃي ٿي ته اهو هڪ تمام گهڻو ساراهيل، رجحان ساز ۽ يادگار ايجاد هوندو جيڪو بي مثال قدر پيش ڪري ٿو. هي ڊيزائن جنهن A' Design Award سون انعام کٽيو آهي، هڪ شاندار، محترم منصوبو آهي جيڪو فن، سائنس، ڊيزائن ۽ ٽيڪنالاجي جون حدون تمام گهڻي فائدي سان وڌائي ٿو. Xpan 2 بنيادي ڪارج: ڪم وارو بوٽ شديد خواهش جا جذبا پيدا ڪري ٿو، جوش جاڳائي ٿو، تخليقيت کي همٿائي ٿو ۽ اسان کي مسحور ڪري ٿو.
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ڊزائنر طرفان فراهم ڪيل ڪريڊٽس، ٽيم ميمبرز ۽ ٽيڪنيڪل تفصيلات.
- منفرد خاصيتون
- 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.
- ماپ ۽ پيڪيجنگ
- 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.
- ٽيگ
- Work boot, Safety boot, Cold Weather Protection, outsole technology, extreme job sites, Metatarsal Protection, Industrial Design
- پيداواري ٽيڪنالاجي
- 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.
- ڊزائين چيلينج
- 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.
- تحقيق
- 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.
- الهام
- 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.
- منصوبي جو عرصو
- 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.
- عمل جو فلو
- 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.
- ٽيم ميمبر
- 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)
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