Footwear/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer technical questions regarding footwear manufacture, safety footwear, physical testing of footwear and safety footwear manufacture and testing.
Experience in the area
I´ve worked 5 years as technical manager of a footwear testing laboratory, where I made testing on footwear and footwear components. After that, I´ve worked for 8 years in a safety footwear factory, in charge of quality control, laboratory testing and ISO 9001 certification. Presently, I work in a footwear soles factory where we make soles for footwear using injection moulding of thermoplastic rubbers and vulcanization of SBR rubber. I´m also in charge of laboratory testing and ISO 9001 certification.
Education/Credentials
I have a degree in Production Engineering by a Portuguese University. I´ve made several short training courses on quality, laboratory testing and computers.
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Recent Answers from H. Oliveira
2012-02-09 tracking a shoe:
Hi, The number is most probably the shoe reference, and it will be the same in all stores, Tracking it down to source is very difficult. Don´t know if you have already done it, but, I suggest you try
2011-01-05 Project on Shoe Design:
Hi, I´m more of a technician so I think technical questions I can help you with. Regarding costs, I´m more familiar with the European industry, but, I think I may help you. Costs of labour in other
2010-12-28 footwear:
Hi, There are different approaches you should consider. First of all, you should be considering registering your brand. I´m European, so I´m not very familiar with the US procedures, but, I think that
2010-12-23 footwear:
Hi, Sorry for the late reply but it´s the holidays period and I´ve been out. Your question is quite complex. First of all, you have to be in control (direct or by retailers) of the distribution process
2010-11-22 high heels and skcoleosis (curvature of the spine):
Hi, I don´t understand your question completely but if what you seek is a footwear that will correct your posture or the way you walk have you considered orthopedic footwear? I´m sure that they have
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