Consumer Goods

Selle Italia has unveiled Unica, a saddle whose inner padding is designed and 3D-printed based on each user’s pressure data. The saddle is purchased through authorized retailers, where the cyclist undergoes a preliminary analysis. The company aims to improve comfort…

Last week, Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone. Many people online are comparing it with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8. For the additive manufacturing sector, however, the main development lies in a critical foldable-phone part: the hinge. The…

Soroosh Riazi Isfahani, a design student at the Royal College of Art and Imperial College London, submitted his SLICE project to the James Dyson Award 2026 this summer. The system turns discarded tennis balls into footwear. Manufacturers produce between 300…

Professional ballet dancers can go through hundreds of pairs of pointe shoes each year. Could 3D printing change that? German startup act’ble believes it can. Ballet emerged in Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries, but Italian shoemakers only toughened…

There is a new additively manufactured watch on the scene: the Exo.1 from Parivas. Based in Los Angeles, California, Parivas is a watchmaking company whose core mission is to introduce a new category to horology: additive watch design. While they…

The wait is officially over: the World Cup kicks off today! As the world’s biggest football tournament gets underway, it’s time to bring that electric stadium energy into your home and show off your team pride like a true maker. We’ve…

3D printing in the world of athletic footwear is nothing new. Nike, PUMA, and ASICS, among others, have been experimenting with 3D-printed shoes and soles for years. But there is one area where none had fully taken the leap: soccer…

Are we seeing a new trend in additive manufacturing? Just last week, we told you about Apple’s new products and their use of this technology. This week, it’s Chinese manufacturer OPPO’s turn, as the company has announced a new foldable…

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…