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3D printing has once again showed its continued importance in the sports sector. Renishaw, a leader in metal 3D printing, used additive manufacturing (AM) to help create a track bike for the Great British Cycling Team (GBCT) in the Birmingham…

US-based Forust 3D was founded with a mission to make high-volume wood 3D printing affordable, reliable and sustainable. To do this, it leverages the speed, precision and quality of the binder jetting process to produce strong, lightweight wood components.  Two…

Like many industries, the textile sector could also find itself upended with the emergence of additive manufacturing. As 3D printers are developed to print materials and colors on textiles, more and more fashion companies are turning to the technology. Among…

Recently, additive manufacturing has introduced us to many projects that have centered on improving bicycles including  bicycle saddles, frames or even stems. Now the 3D printed bicycle helmet also joins the list of these projects. The special thing about this…

A shoe that fits your foot, not the other way around: that’s the primary goal that inspired design studio WertelOberfell to come up with this new pair of 3D printed shoes. Using a desktop FDM 3D printer and TPU, it…

The possibilities of additive manufacturing are countless and varied. The company we’re featuring today, Air Up, is one such example. Based in Munich, it has set a new trend in healthy drinks by selling bottles that flavor water using the…

Famous sports brand ASICS recently made its debut on the 3D printed footwear market by introducing its first flip-flops that were designed via additive manufacturing. Although these sandals look like they’d be ideal to be worn around the pool or…

Based in Treviso, Italy, Elastic Interface has used additive manufacturing for the first time to design chamois for cyclists, i.e. inserts that are placed inside the shorts to maximize rider comfort. Called NX3, these inserts have a unique design and…

Have you ever eaten any kind of 3D printed food or at least thought about trying it? Nowadays, it seems like anything is possible with the help of additive manufacturing, and more and more industries are turning to it. According…

More than once, British manufacturer Renishaw has proven that additive manufacturing is capable of helping many different industries. From aerospace to healthcare all the way to sports, the company is slowly integrating the technology into a variety of sectors through…

Recently, during this year’s Fashion Week in Paris, a 3D printed haute couture dress was presented, which was designed by Dutch Fashion Designer Iris van Herpen. The dress is the result of a collaboration between the designer and Belgian ice…

As 3D printing becomes more and more popular, large companies are trying to find ways to test the technologies. However, investing in machines can be expensive, especially when your workforce is not trained in additive manufacturing. Luckily, there are other…