Consumer - TCT

LEGO set to share 3D printing story at 2026 AMUG Conference

Ronen Hadar, Senior Director and Head of Additive Design & Manufacturing for The LEGO Group will take to the main stage in Reno, Nevada.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 11 Dec 2025

LEGO set to share 3D printing story at 2026 AMUG Conference

Building the dream machine

TCT speaks to Bambu Lab CEO Dr Ye Tao about the rise of one of 3D printing's biggest players, re-engineering multi-material printing and more.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 28 Nov 2025

Are these the comfiest 3D printed shoes ever?

Alexander Wang's 3D printed kitten heels trade the runways of New York Fashion Week for the uncarpeted halls of Messe Frankfurt.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 20 Nov 2025

Are these the comfiest 3D printed shoes ever?

All Apple Watch Ultra 3 & Apple Watch Series 11 cases were 3D printed this year, company confirms

They have been additively manufactured from 100% recycled aerospace-grade titanium powder.

By Sam Davies

/ 18 Nov 2025

All Apple Watch Ultra 3 & Apple Watch Series 11 cases were 3D printed this year, company confirms

Neoshapes & Incus establish partnership to support watchmaking and jewellery customers

The two companies hope to ‘forge a new standard’ for 3D precious metal 3D printing by providing an ‘unprecedented level of design freedom, precision, and refinement for luxury brands.’

By Sam Davies

/ 10 Nov 2025

Neoshapes & Incus establish partnership to support watchmaking and jewellery customers

Time for change: How one British watch maker is 3D printing 'impossible' designs

It’s “a piece of high-end engineering” on your wrist.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 10 Nov 2025

Time for change: How one British watch maker is 3D printing 'impossible' designs

Nike reimagine Air Max 95 with 3D printing first

"Nike has always defined the future of footwear, and Zellerfeld's technology is helping unlock new possibilities in design.”

By Laura Griffiths

/ 29 Oct 2025

Nike reimagine Air Max 95 with 3D printing first

Apple additively manufactures parts for new iPhone Air & Apple Watch Series 11

The iPhone Air is the thinnest iPhone ever made, while the Apple Watch Series 11 is said to offer the ‘most comprehensive set of health features yet.’

By Sam Davies

/ 10 Sep 2025

Monoblock moving-coil turnable cartridge with 3D printed ceramic web capsule wins iF Design Award

The single-piece ceramic web-capsule was developed and additively manufactured with Lithoz's Lithography-based Ceramic Manufacturing (LCM) technology by Steinbach AG in partnership with HiFiction AG.

By Sam Davies

/ 13 Aug 2025

Closeup of the X-quisite Voro and its LCM-printed zirconia web capsule. - Steinbach AG

Inside Tapestry's 3D Print Studio: How 3D printing became an essential tool in fashion

"It is crucial to change the story from technology as the antagonist, to technology as an enabler for greater creativity, not only for design, but for all."

By Laura Griffiths

/ 1 Jul 2025

Inside Tapestry's 3D Print Studio: How 3D printing became an essential tool in fashion

Circular sound: Cultivating the next generation of responsible consumers with 3D printing

Laura Griffiths speaks to Kibu founder & CEO Sam Beaney about creating responsible products for the next generation of consumers.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 12 Jun 2025

Circular sound: Cultivating the next generation of responsible consumers with 3D printing

Reusch teams up with Carbon to launch goalkeeper glove with 3D printed 'punching zone'

Carbon has leveraged the lattice structure capabilities of its Digital Light Synthesis 3D printing technology to deliver a 'punching zone' that is highly elastic, tear-resistant and energy absorbing.

By Sam Davies

/ 13 May 2025