Consumer Goods

While currently speculative, rumors suggest Apple is accelerating its adoption of additive manufacturing, specifically metal and aluminum 3D printing, across its product lineup. Building on last year’s successful use of 3D-printed titanium for the Apple Watch and the iPhone Air’s…

Billed as a global stage for innovation, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) returned to Las Vegas this year, taking place from January 6-9. The event brings together technology experts, decision-makers, media, and buyers from across the tech ecosystem, with the…

When it comes to spending time outdoors, preparation matters. Whether hiking, camping, fishing, or hunting, having the right equipment on hand can make a real difference. Because this gear must be carried (and often, over long distances), it needs to be lightweight,…

CNPC Powder and automotive supplier Brose have entered a strategic partnership to promote sustainable, circular manufacturing in the automotive industry. This collaboration will convert steel scrap metal from Brose’s Chinese production lines into CNPC’s iron-based powders for additive manufacturing. This…

A new chapter in performance cycling has opened with the debut of Speedform, a fully 3D printed titanium road bike developed by British manufacturer J.Laverack and supported by aerodynamic expertise from Loughborough University. Unveiled at the Rouleur Live show in…

Bambu Lab announced the launch of its new Trust Center, a platform aimed at improving the transparency around data security and privacy for its users. This initiative comes just months after the company faced community backlash over its firmware changes…

3D printing has become an increasingly essential technology in the automotive industry, transforming how vehicles are designed, prototyped, and even produced. From lightweight components to complex, custom geometries, additive manufacturing enables carmakers to innovate faster and reduce waste while enhancing…

The use of additive manufacturing as a tool for developing and testing new products has become increasingly more popular within high-demand and well-established industrial sectors. Recently, much of this new testing has been used within the bicycle sector. More specifically,…

Two professors at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville have unveiled a new breakthrough that combines agriculture with additive manufacturing. The researchers have developed a new technique to turn spoiled milk into an eco-friendly 3D printing material. The method was recently patented…

What if it were possible to control a computer, tablet, or phone without moving a finger? For people with paralysis, Mouthpad^ from Augmental makes this a reality. The device sits discreetly on the roof of the mouth and converts subtle head…

How often do you see a 3D printer sitting on a store shelf? Chances are, you haven’t. Most consumer 3D printing sales still happen online. Bambu Lab is looking to change that with the launch of what it calls the…

Biru Cao and Yiqing Wang, two graduates from MIT, recently developed a new desktop 3D printer called FOODres.AI.The system combines artificial intelligence, object recognition, and additive manufacturing to convert household food waste such as fruit peels, coffee grounds, and leftover…