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Reality or Hype: 3D Printing Improving Performance in Sports Industry?

I’m not a big sports fan, but even I’m aware of the many possible 3D printing applications, from helmets and mouthguards to surfboards and shoes and so much more. But,…

3D Printing: the Future of Sticks

Sports equipment is a multi-billion dollar business operating globally at many price points. We can buy inexpensive gear at stores such as Decathlon, but, elsewhere, also super-premium tennis rackets, golf…

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Decathlon Optimizes Supply Chain with 3D Systems’ Figure 4 3D Printing

Sporting goods giant Decathlon has implemented 3D Systems’ new Figure 4 digital manufacturing solution and materials to optimize its supply chain. Capable of fast and versatile part production, the resin-dependent…

How 3D Printing Could Impact Technology Doping In Sport

Elite-level athletes are notorious for trying to stay one-step ahead. In the past, this has meant using nutrition science, advanced statistics, and even doping using performance-enhancing drugs. But in the…

CRP Group and Krone Golf Complete Case Study of the KD-1 3D Printed Golf Driver

3D printing has brought major innovation to the sports world more than once over the last year, including these 3D printed shin guards, 3D printed football helmets, and this pair of 3D…

Artist Duo 3D Prints the Super Bowl, But It Doesn’t Look Like You’d Expect

When you think of the Super Bowl, you may not think of art. Sure, there’s plenty of artistry that goes into the halftime show and, of course, the best commercials…

Report Highlights the Disruptive Potential of 3D Printing Sports Equipment for Athletes With Disabilities

Howard K. Brodwin says he and his firm have just completed a project at the UCLA Anderson School of Management which was focused on how 3D printing technology can be…

3D Printed Putting Trainer Helps Golfers Observe New USGA Rule

If you’re a golfer, there’s now a 3D printed device that can help you curb a bad habit and prevent you from breaking a new United States Golf Association (USGA)…

3D Printing is Changing the Look and Aerodynamics of The Typical Tennis Racket

If any of you have ever played tennis, then you know that besides the skill of your opponent and yourself, the racket is the single most influential part of the…