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Hypsole Makes 3D Printed Cleat Guards Using Carbon Digital Light Synthesis

Startup Hypsole has introduced 3D printed cleat guards made with Carbon’s Digital Light Synthesis technology. Cleat guards are plastic covers that protect sports shoe cleats while transporting them in a…

3D Printing News Briefs, July 20, 2024: Aerospace Certification, 3D Printed House, & More

In 3D Printing News Briefs today, A3D Manufacturing received an important aerospace certification, and Photocentric introduced its new large-format 3D printer array, called JENI. Black Diamond is using Formlabs technology…

BMW 3D Prints Custom Spike Plates for German Bobsleigh Team

Global auto giant BMW Group has developed custom spike plates for the German Bobsleigh team, manufacturing the metal athletic gear using powder bed fusion (PBF) 3D printing. Bobsledders wear cleats…

3D Printing News Briefs, November 18, 2023: Depowdering, Jewelry Patterns, & More

We’re kicking off 3D Printing News Briefs with a little business today, as Horizon Microtechnologies invested in a micro AM platform from Boston Micro Fabrication, and Rivelin Robotics announced a…

Killer 3D Printing Applications: Variable Density Cushioning

One of the biggest opportunities for 3D printing applications out there is variable density cushioning. This is a widely misunderstood area that could unlock multi-billion revenues for additive manufacturing (AM)….

3D Printing News Unpeeled: CEAD & GKN Test Integrated CFRP Nozzle & Boxing Gloves

Today we’re looking at ongoing developments in regional, national and global 3d printing conferences. We also take a look at the Technical University Munich working with GKN and CEAD on…

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KJ Martin Slams Airless 3D Printed Basketball in NBA Dunk Contest

In the NBA Slam Dunk Contest during All-Star Weekend 2023, Atlanta Hawks’ small forward KJ Martin debuted an airless basketball prototype that was 3D printed by Wilson Sporting Goods. Mac…

Azul 3D & Wilson Rethink Pickleball Paddles with 3D Printed Lattice Cores

While attending RAPID + TCT 2021 in Chicago recently, I happened to meet Cody Petersen, the CEO of 3D printing company Azul 3D, at a happy hour event for Women…

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New High-Density Stacking Redefines AM Plastics Productivity

Additive manufacturing (AM) is evolving beyond prototyping to enable end-use parts production across a range of applications. Much has changed to enable this, including the development of AM processes and…