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Futurecraft 3D: Adidas Says It Will Turn to 3D Printed Shoes in Near Future
In my family, there’s such a thing known as ‘Michelle Shoes.’ These are shoes whereby comfort is by far the emphasis over appearance. Think Birkenstocks, but not quite that Flinstones-like….
Nike 3D Prints Seemingly Impossible Ferrofluid Shoe Display
Originally created by NASA to be used in rocket fuel, a ferrofluid is precisely what it sounds like, a liquid with magnetically reactive properties. The intention was for it to…
Olympic Athletes May Soon Wear These Ridiculously ‘Cool’ Face Masks – Thanks to Nike, 3D Printing & Aston Eaton
When it comes gaining an edge in sports, athletes stop at no end in order to run a little faster, hit a little harder, and jump a little higher. No…
3D Printing: The Stories We Didn’t Cover This Week — April 5
The stories we didn’t cover this week run the gamut, covering announcements of new 3D scanning techniques based on built-in smartphone sensors, Stratasys’ global expansion efforts, 3D printed concrete art…
Nike Files Patent for Printing onto 3D Objects with Unique 3D Printer
We have known for some time now that Nike has been using 3D printing in the creation of several unique products. They aren’t the only apparel company doing so, and…
3D Printing Central to Nike’s Continued Growth According to CEO Parker
Innovation, innovation, innovation is the manufacturer’s equivalent to the well-known real estate mantra. Top performers like Nike don’t get the luxury of duplicating cookie cutter condos year after year. From…
Nike’s Latest Football Cleat Incorporates 3D-Printed Carbon V-Plate
Nike announced that it was releasing the Nike Vapor Ultimate Cleat Tuesday. The new cleat combines Nike Flyknit and Carbon V-plate technologies to create a super football cleat. An integral…
Nike, Two Major 3D Printing Footwear Patent Applications Filed
Most of us are already well aware of Nike’s intentions to use 3D printing as a major part of their footwear assembly process. They have already used 3D printing in…