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Kickstarter provides a platform for both independent creators and businesses to present their ideas and secure funding through community support. Projects on the platform span a wide range of fields—from video games and television productions to, notably, 3D printing. Within…

SALTGATOR Tech Inc., a new company based in Dickinson, Texas, has unveiled a desktop SoftGel injection molding machine aimed at DIY makers. Injection molding has traditionally been confined to large industrial settings, where machines are bulky and costly. Now, SALTGATOR’s…

Tennis balls don’t last forever. Their lifespan depends on the type of ball and style of play: pressurized balls typically last one to three weeks for moderate, recreational use, but only one to three hours in constant, competitive play. Over…

Through the excitement and fanfare of the last stage of the Tour de France, one of the quiet stars of the competition didn’t even pedal at all. Beneath Slovenian cyclist and Tour de France Winner Tadej Pogačar, a sleek $400…

Yes, that’s a watch you’re looking at! Its design is especially innovative, featuring a highly organic shape that breaks away from the traditional round or square watch faces typically seen on the market. What makes it even more interesting is…

We all have advertisements that have made a lasting impression on us: that music that sticks in our head, that slogan that caught our attention, those characters we associate with a brand. In short, advertising can be very powerful, and…

Remember the fully 3D-printed sneaker unveiled by adidas last September? Its futuristic design and slim aerodynamic silhouette were particularly striking. It was the start of a new range for the German sporting goods brand, which took the integration of additive…

On June 12, Nike unveiled FlyWeb, a new 3D-printed sportswear material. Faith Kipyegon, three-time Olympic champion and 1,500-meter world record holder, will debut FlyWeb in her attempt to be the first woman to break the 4-minute mile. FlyWeb was created…

In the footwear industry, 3D printing is making it possible to manufacture customized, sustainable and on-demand products. In this context, the combination of artificial intelligence and additive manufacturing is democratizing access to footwear design, allowing independent creators and emerging brands…

Colombian designer Neyla Coronel is revolutionizing the world of women’s underwear by using 3D printing to make customized lingerie. Throughout history, women’s underwear has undergone several innovations, but Coronel’s project, called Fits You, marks a new milestone by offering bras…

3D printing is no longer exclusively used in the development of prototypes, rather it is increasingly used for end-use parts. Although its viability in large-scale manufacturing has sometimes been questioned due to costs and production times, this perception is changing.…

Formula 1, basketball, hockey, American football…golf? What do these things have in common? They are all using additive manufacturing in some capacity. Golf especially has been adopting 3D printing in various ways in recent years. Golf may be one of…