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Following the Stone Age, the Bronze Age, and the Iron Age, we find ourselves in the Plastic Age. In the thought-provoking 2006 documentary “Plastic Planet,” director Werner Boote examines the pervasive presence of plastic in all aspects of our lives.…

Djokovic, Nadal, Sharapova and Williams – all four of these legends use a dampener on their tennis rackets. Dampeners, also known as shock absorbers, are small pads made of rubber or silicone that are clamped between the strings on the…

Amidst the buzz surrounding the remarkable 3D printed characters of Disney Pixar’s “Elemental,” there’s an underlying cloud of skepticism lingering in the air. The film, set in the imaginary Element City, where fire, water, land, and air residents coexist, hit…

News and innovations about AI (Artificial Intelligence) have become more and more common in recent times. The latest innovation in the field that has caused no small stir is Paragraphica. What is it? A decidedly atypical “camera” with no lens!…

Decathlon, in collaboration with HP and the Lonati Group, has introduced a groundbreaking sports shoe created through 3D printing technology. This partnership combines HP’s Multi Jet Fusion technology with Lonati’s knitting machinery to design a pair of shoes that revolutionizes…

3D-printed bicycles are becoming increasingly common, including those competing in the 2024 Olympic Games. And now we have yet another exciting example. The X23 Swanigami is a track bike developed by T°Red Bikes, Toot Racing, Bianca Advanced Innovations, Compmech and…

Zellerfeld, a leading company in the 3D printed footwear industry, has just announced the early release of the NAMI Slide, a collaboration with global superstar Chris Brown, Nos Ailes, and The Auracles, a streetwear and culture company. These limited edition…

Footwear made with additive manufacturing is a relatively recent revelation. Though the concept of 3D printing first entered the scene in the late 1970’s, it was only incorporated into the footwear industry three decades later in 2014, with adidas’s Futurecraft…

Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is being used in a wide range of fields, including construction, medicine, and space exploration. In the world of sports, 3D printing has already made an impact, creating customized bicycle grips, helmets, and…

Puma and Porsche Design, a brand dedicated to sportswear and accessories from the famous car brand, have partnered to design the 3D MTRX sneaker, whose midsole was 3D printed. The midsole has a lattice structure, but is inspired by the…

3D printing has become an invaluable tool in creating musical instruments and has revolutionized production and access. Using customized materials and unique designs, instruments can now be made with specific sonic and physical characteristics previously impossible with traditional manufacturing methods.…

Hayabusa is a well-known Japanese sports equipment manufacturer specializing in creating high-performance equipment for various Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) disciplines, including boxing. Recently, the company has introduced a new line of boxing gloves called T3D, developed using 3D printing technology.…