Consumer Goods
Individual Power, Institutional Opportunity
The ‘creator economy’ is probably most easily recognized in the spheres of media, art, and fashion. New platforms with tools that seriously reduced marketing campaign expenses, amplified reach, and enabled…
3D Printing News Briefs, January 25, 2025: ESG & Sustainability, Layoffs, Furniture, & More
We’re starting off with some event news in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, as AMUG has announced the keynote speakers for its 2025 conference, and Dyndrite starts its World Tour…
3DPOD 237: 3D Printing in Golf with Ryan Roach, Director of Innovation at Cobra PUMA Golf
In this episode of the 3DPOD, we take a deep dive into 3D printing for golf. Cobra PUMA Golf has gone further than other firms, employing Multi Jet Fusion, binder…
Hike Medical Adds AI to AM to 3D Print Custom Orthotics
As companies like Backflip and 1000 Kelvin have demonstrated, artificial intelligence (AI) may be a key enabling technology for increasing the adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) at an exponential rate….
Combinatory Manufacturing, Happening at Last?
In 2009, I introduced the concept of “combinatory manufacturing” while at Shapeways. This approach integrates 3D-printed components with conventionally manufactured ones to create end-use products. Unlike merely using 3D printing…
The Top 10 Most Popular 3D Printing Stories of 2024
Despite the doom and gloom that some experienced in 2023, the past year has been transformative for additive manufacturing (AM), with numerous stories capturing the attention of professionals and enthusiasts…
3D Printing News Briefs, December 7, 2024: Acquisition, Serial Production, & More
In 3D Printing News Briefs, AMPCO Metal has acquired the Switzerland-based Schmelzmetall Group, Pelagus 3D partnered with Kawasaki Heavy Industries to fabricate a 3D printed spare part for the maritime…
3DPOD 228: Filament and Print Services with Trent Esser, Printerior
Trent Esser founded Printerior with his partners and has since pivoted and redefined the company’s focus multiple times. Printerior operates as a 3D printing service that both sells and recycles…
Nike’s AirMax Sneaker Is 3D Printed via Zellerfeld
In a significant development for Zellerfeld, the company has collaborated with Nike to create the new Nike Air Max 1000. While it remains uncertain if the sneaker will be released…
OXMAN’s 3D Printed Zero-Waste Biodegradable O° Shoes Produce No Microplastics
Design lab OXMAN is on a mission to make products “by, for, and with Nature while advancing humanity,” moving from human-centric to nature-centric design. It recently unveiled a new technology…
Serving Creators, MyMiniFactory Pursues Harmonious IP Strategy with DC Universe 3D-Printables
With the emergence of fast, low-cost, and highly capable desktop 3D printers, the era of consumer 3D printing may finally be upon us. With it comes a whole host of…
ELSTM Introduces 3D Printed Sneakers, $250 a Pair
ELSTM has released the Orca, a shoe made with various 3D printed materials. It features a foaming TPU midsole, a mesh upper, and an outer TPU shell. The midsole also…
3D Printing News Briefs, September 28, 2024: Seed Funding, Consumer Goods, & More
We’re starting 3D Printing News Briefs today with seed funding news from a historic research program, and then moving on to technology awards. Then it’s on to a 3D printed…
A$AP Rocky Debuts New 3D Printed PUMA Shoes
Rapper and producer A$AP Rocky has collaborated with PUMA and Carbon to create a shoe. The Mostro 3D “Red” is available today at Dover Street Market, Nubian, and SNEAKERSNSTUFF, as…
Adidas Makes Climamog Fully 3D Printed Shoe for $28 a Pair
Adidas has teased a new 3D-printed shoe, sending it to shoe photographer Tyler Mansour, also known as Arab Lincoln, who showcased it on his Instagram. Tyler introduced the shoes by…
CSR 3D Art Studio Makes Life-Sized 3D Printed Statues of Your Loved Ones
A lot of people have tried to make a business out of making figurines of people. Whether they are real-life prints of your in-game character or little mini-me versions of…
3D Printing News Briefs, August 3, 2024: Thangs, CADchat, Metal Inks, & More
In 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re starting with some good news for Thangs, which is now the world’s largest 3D community. Moving on, CADchat announced a significant upgrade to its…
Eye on Additive Eyewear: 3D Printing at MYKITA
In this Eye on Additive Eyewear series, we’ve previously examined 3D printing at Materialise and luxury group LVMH. Today, we’re taking a detailed look at a 3D printing application that,…
Eye on Additive Eyewear: 3D Printing Glasses at Materialise
Materialise (Nasdaq: MTLS) is an early pioneer in 3D printing eyewear. The Belgian software, services, and medical 3D printing leader has always excelled at unlocking new applications. Personalized body products…
Eye on Additive Eyewear: 3D Printing at LVMH
In this “Eye on Additive Eyewear” series, we’re looking at 3D printing eyewear. 3D printing firms such as Materialise have been trying to grow this category for over a decade….
Ralph Hermanns Uses Print Farms to 3D Print Orthotic Insoles at Scale
Ralph Hermanns of Podotherapie Hermanns started his podiatry practice in a small village in the south of the Netherlands. Now, he has grown the business to over 260 locations. Inside…
Fizik and Carbon Release Custom 3D Printed Bike Saddles
Bike saddles have been a huge success for 3D printing. High-end racing bikes have featured various models for years now. Selle Italia, Specialized, Prologo, and others have put lattice-based saddles…
3D Printing News Briefs, June 15, 2024: 3D Printed Research & Lamps & Guns & More
In 3D Printing News Briefs today, we’ll start with some business and research news, then move on to a software tool. We’ve got a story about an accused terrorist and…
Printerior Launches Large Format 3D Printing-as-a-Service
Printerior has started a large-format 3D printing service. The firm hopes to use sustainable materials for the furniture, interior design, and architecture markets. Printerior has its own large-format machines, which…
