3D printing startup PrintPlace and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) printer manufacturer Sinterit have collaborated to 3D print an electronic social distancing device. ‘Maggy’ is a small wearable gadget that’s designed to help people uphold the social distancing guidelines that were introduced in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Working alongside a companion app, the device […]
Carbon expands 3D printed consumer product range in luxury eyewear partnership
Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) 3D printing company Carbon has expanded its award winning line of consumer case-studies in a new luxury eyewear product line. Working with J of JINS, in Japan, the company has helped create the new Neuron4D range, adding a layer of lattice-like padding to the arms of the glasses for enhanced comfort and fit. Set […]
PEAK Sports launches ‘The Next’ 3D printed footwear with Farsoon Technologies
Chinese 3D printer manufacturer Farsoon Technologies has helped Peak Sport Products Co. (PEAK Sports) launch its latest 3D printed shoe collection. Also based in China, PEAK Sports unveiled its new ‘The Next’ line of 3D printed sneakers with the Wanhua Chemical Group last week at K 2019 in Düsseldorf. The shoes are 3D printed with […]
New Balance and Formlabs reveal TripleCell sneaker with upgraded 3D printed forefoot
Multinational footwear maker New Balance is updating its TripleCell 3D printing platform with the addition of a new sneaker: the FuelCell Echo Triple. Launching on September 27th with an expected retail value of $175, the shoe features a forefoot (part under the ball of the feet) 3D printed using Formlabs technology. It is a new take on the […]
fizik becomes second firm to adopt Carbon DLS technology for Adaptive 3D printed bike saddle
Californian 3D printer manufacturer Carbon has entered into a partnership with fizik, a US-based cycling equipment manufacturer, to create Adaptive, a 3D printed bike saddle. Announced by fizik at Eurobike 2019, the Adaptive saddle is manufactured using Carbon’s Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) 3D printing technology. The bike seat is the latest addition to the company’s line […]
Edelkrone launches new co-manufactured 3D printed camera dolly Skater 3D
Edelkrone, a manufacturer of film equipment has launched a 3D printed tabletop dolly Skater 3D for DSLR and mirrorless cameras. Compatible with all tripod head and magic arms, the 3D printed dolly is designed to make the set up of curved and linear camera motion easier. As part of its co-manufacturing program Ortak, Edelkrone delivers […]
New for consumers: Carbon and Specialized 3D print superior comfort bike saddle
Californian Digital Light Synthesis company Carbon has signed a 3D printed product partnership with leading U.S. bicycle manufacturer Specialized. Named the “S-Works Power Saddle with Mirror Technology”, this bike seat is the latest in a line of applications that sees Carbon forging a role for 3D printing in the consumer products market. Each of these applications, […]
INTERVIEW: Urwahn x Vagabund target 3D printed production of 100 bike frames by end of year
German bicycle manufacturer Urwahn Bikes and Austrian custom motorcycle brand Vagabund Moto have collaborated to create a novel bicycle with a 3D printed steel frame. An unusual design, 3D printing means that the so-called “Stadtfuchs” or “city fox” is more lightweight than usual, and electrical components are streamlined into the frame. Already the partners have fulfilled 50 […]
Oliver Cabell launches $95 3D printed sneakers made from recycled plastic water bottles
Oliver Cabell, an independent U.S.-based footwear brand, has released a new line of shoes made using 3D printing. Titled “Phoenix”, the sneakers are 3D printed from recycled water bottles, and will set you back $95. The sustainable approach was adopted by Oliver Cabell in response to the ever-present environmental crisis caused by plastic pollution. When […]
Custom 3D printed HEXR cycling helmets are now shipping to customers
HEXR helmets, the custom 3D printed bicycle helmets formerly known as HEXO, has now begun shipping to customers. Developed by London-based technology startup Hexr, Ltd., the helmet underwent final safety testing and design changes over the last six months, as well as a name change due to trademark issues behind the original HEXO title with […]