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A collaborative effort between industrial engineers and forward-thinking furniture startups is poised to redefine the parameters of custom furniture manufacturing. Spearheaded by Feng Ju, an associate professor of industrial engineering at Arizona State University, and alongside industry frontrunners such as…

Screen printing is a centuries-old technique that is appreciated by artists and hobbyists alike. Famous pop artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein used screen printing to create and reproduce their unique works. Warhol’s famous “Shot Sage Blue Marilyn”,…

Additive manufacturing has gained in popularity in many sectors, including the world of sports. More and more companies are experimenting with 3D printing to design more comfortable and safe equipment, or to improve athletes’ performance. Furthermore, with the upcoming 2024…

Bryson DeChambeau, nicknamed ‘The Mad Scientist’ for his unconventional approach to the game of golf, has ignited the 2024 Masters Tournament, capturing the attention of fans and experts alike in the sport. While his stellar performance on the course has…

Consider a shoe that reflects the diverse personalities of individuals. Whether you’re a bookworm, a connoisseur of luxury timepieces, or a fan of fantasy movies, what would such a shoe entail? Nike pursued this vision with its Nike A.I.R. project,…

One less-discussed area where we have seen the growth of 3D printing in recent years is in the packaging industry. With the market valued at $1.21B in 2023 and expected to rise to $2.56B by 2023, according to Future Market…

According to a joint report by WHO and UNICEF, 2.5 billion people require assistive devices such as wheelchairs, hearing aids, or cognitive and communication support applications. However, nearly a billion of them lack access to these crucial aids. Additionally, discomfort…

In recent years, the emergence of 3D printing within the cycling realm has become increasingly prevalent. We’ve explored innovations such as more ergonomic saddles, enhanced bike comfort, and even fully customizable bicycles like those created by INTENSE and Aston Martin. This…

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have achieved a breakthrough that could transform electronics production. Their successful 3D printing of three-dimensional solenoids represents a significant leap forward in electronics manufacturing. Solenoids, comprised of a coil of wire wound…

The fashion industry is considered one of the biggest environmental polluters, putting it at the center of the sustainability debate. While large fashion companies are changing course in some of their production methods, suppliers of cheap fashion are striving to…

Time and again, we have seen manufacturers design and develop 3D printed shoes. Now, famed shoe designer Puma has also jumped on the additive manufacturing bandwagon. At New York Fashion Week, the company presented a 3D-printed version of its Mostro…

Once again, it is time for 3DExpress, the segment where we bring you short news stories from the week. This time, we talk to you first about Wilson and its 3D printed, airless basketball. Though we told you about the…