METHOD FOR MANUFACTURE OF A PLASTIC COMPONENT, PLASTIC COMPONENT, AND SHOE

摘要

The present invention relates to a method for the manufacture of a plastic component, in particular a cushioning element for sports apparel, a plastic component manufactured with such a method, for example a sole or a part of a sole for a shoe, and a shoe with such a sole. According to an aspect of the invention, a method for the manufacture of a plastic component, in particular a cushioning element for sports apparel is provided which comprises loading a mold with a first material comprising particles of an expanded material and fusing the surfaces of the particles by supplying energy. The energy is supplied in the form of at least one electromagnetic field.