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How AM is supporting the development of everyday products.

Apple Watch Series 12 features 100% recycled titanium 3D printed case

The use of metal AM is said to support the company’s Apple 2030 carbon neutrality target across its manufacturing supply chain and lifetime use of its products.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 11 Sep 2026

Apple Watch Series 12 features 100% recycled titanium 3D printed case

Apple's new foldable iPhone features a 3D-printed hinge cover

The company's first foldable smartphone product was launched earlier this week, with Apple describing it as its 'thinnest iPhone ever'.

By Sam Davies

/ 10 Sep 2026

Apple's new foldable iPhone features a 3D-printed hinge cover

FITASY launches single-shoe online purchase option with help of 3D printing

Aimed at individuals who require only a left or a right shoe, such as those who use prosthetics, the "single-shoe" option is sold at exactly half the price of a pair.

By Sam Davies

/ 21 May 2026

FITASY launches single-shoe online purchase option with help of 3D printing

Application spotlight: BLT metal 3D printing technology enhance OPPO foldable smartphone hinge system

The OPPO Find N6 smartphone launched globally in March 2026.

By Sam Davies

/ 15 May 2026

Application spotlight: BLT metal 3D printing technology enhance OPPO foldable smartphone hinge system

Materialise eyewear business to operate under newly formed company

It follows a similar decision earlier this year to sell its RapidFit business to its management team.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 8 May 2026

Materialise eyewear business to operate under newly formed company

Carbon partners with DDK to set up vertically integrated bike saddle production facility in Asia

Founded in 1970, DDK Group is a world-leading manufacturer of high-performance bicycle saddles.

By Sam Davies

/ 5 May 2026

Carbon partners with DDK to set up vertically integrated bike saddle production facility in Asia

BLT metal 3D printing tech again leveraged for OPPO's latest foldable smartphone

BLT is able to additively manufacture the hinge system as a single structure.

By Sam Davies

/ 7 Apr 2026

BLT metal 3D printing tech again leveraged for OPPO's latest foldable smartphone

COBRA Golf launches 3D printing-enabled 3DP TOUR Putter Family

3D printing has enabled complex internal geometries that are 'impossible to manufacture using traditional methods.'

By Sam Davies

/ 20 Jan 2026

COBRA Golf launches 3D printing-enabled 3DP TOUR Putter Family

New COBRA Golf irons allow golfers of all abilities to experience 'game-changing benefits of AM'

The 3DP MB and 3DP X models follow the 3DP TOUR, COBRA's first commercial in-line 3DP iron.

By Sam Davies

/ 6 Jan 2026

New COBRA Golf irons allow golfers of all abilities to experience 'game-changing benefits of AM'

A 3D printing enthusiast's view on LEGO's first 3D printed retail product

The LEGO Group boards the additive manufacturing train.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 16 Dec 2025

A 3D printing enthusiast's view on LEGO's first 3D printed retail product

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

Building the dream machine