Massachusetts-based SLA giant Formlabs has announced a partnership with BEGO, a German pioneer in dental 3D printing, that will see BEGO’s new leading dental materials being used with Formlabs’ resin printers. Dental professionals using Formlabs’ Form 3B and Form 2 systems will now be able to 3D print temporary and permanent crowns and bridges directly […]
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 […]
New Balance and Formlabs revamp classic shoes with new 3D printing platform
Boston-based sportswear company New Balance has launched a new 3D printing platform enabled by Formlabs, to produce custom, lightweight shoe components. Named TripleCell, this platform was used to revamp the New Balance 990 Sport and FuelCell Echo shoes. Dávid Lakatos, Chief Product, Officer of Formlabs, said “3D printing is changing how companies approach manufacturing, with […]
Formlabs trials mass customization in 3D printed razor handles for Gillette
Gillette, the shaving supply and razor brand of Procter and Gamble, has partnered with Boston 3D printer developer and manufacturer Formlabs. Through a pilot project in the U.S., dubbed Razor Maker™: powered by Gillette®, the two businesses are providing consumers with custom 3D printed razor handles. Pankaj Bhalla, Director of Gillette & Venus North America, comments, “The Razor […]