Shoelace Fastener

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This product is designed to provide a solution for people who have trouble tying their shoes. Everyday many people go through the struggle of tying their shoes for many reasons. Some of these reasons include back problems, young children who don’t know how to tie their shoes, and people with other physical or mental disabilities. The design can be used with any pair of shoes. Anyone can effortlessly attach this to their shoes in under one minute. It is also designed to be very low profile so it won’t be noticed easily and will be comfortable. Other solutions don’t have the ability to easily tighten and loosen the shoe laces. With one swift movement you can easily tighten or loosen your shoelaces. The product will be 3D printed using FDM technology with the Dimension SST 768 3D printer. It will also be made with ABS plastics. ABS plastic is very strong and rigid and can be used in FDM 3D printing. This product can save many people from the daily struggle of tying their shoes.Grand Haven High School, Grand Haven MIInstructor- Jeremy Case