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Dutch fashion designer uses 3D printing to create futuristic LED dress

Chromatic 3D Materials and Dutch high-tech fashion designer Anouk Wipprecht have unveiled a new futuristic 3D printed dress that responds to its environment through LEDs.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 2 Nov 2023

ASICS and LuxCreo 'redefine comfort' with 3D printed performance sandal for athletes

LuxCreo, in partnership with sports brand ASICS, had announced the launch of the second generation ACTIBREEZE HYBRID SANDAL. The performance sandal, designed for runners during rest and recovery periods, utilises LuxCreo’s 3D printing technology.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 2 Aug 2023

ASICS ACTIBREEZE HYBRID SANDAL - ASICS/LuxCreo

Work and play: How Mattel uses 3D printing to dream up new toys

Laura Griffiths takes a tour inside a Mattel innovation engineer’s home toy workshop which features a range of fabrication tools, including 3D printers.

By TCT Team

/ 18 Jul 2023

Formlabs and Hasbro Selfie Series named honourable mention at Fast Company’s 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards

Among the innovations that received recognition at Fast Company’s 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards was the Selfie Series from Formlabs and Hasbro, which was given an honourable mention in the consumer products category.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 2 May 2023

Ghostbusters figures from the Selfie Series - Formlabs

#126 HILOS Chief Creative Gaia Giladi on delivering sustainable footwear with 3D printing

On the latest episode of the Additive Insight podcast, we speak to Gaia Giladi, the co-founder and Chief Creative of HILOS, a footwear brand that is using 3D printing technology in its bid to deliver fashionable footwear in a more sustainable way.

By TCT Team

/ 6 Apr 2023

Formify launches Kickstarter for 3D printed gaming mice

Formify, a Canadian start-up dedicated to producing custom 3D printed gaming mice, is already being used by professional gamers, but is now available for everyone, starting Tuesday March 21 via Kickstarter.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 21 Mar 2023

Jabil custom carbon fibre material used in additive manufacture of KAV Sports bicycle helmet structures

Jabil has teamed with KAV Sports to produce made-to-order, personalised bicycle helmets with custom engineered materials and additive manufacturing technology.

By TCT Team

/ 20 Mar 2023

Reinventing the basketball: A conversation with the creators of 3D printing’s latest sporting innovation

The NBA All-Star weekend brought over 4 million eyes to a 3D printed airless prototype basketball in February 2023. TCT spoke to the team behind the project.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 16 Mar 2023

#122 Bauer Hockey's Mat Dejardins on developing the REAKT helmet with 3D printing

On the latest episode of the Additive Insight podcast, we're joined by Bauer Hockey Senior Brand Manager Mat Dejardins to discuss the company's use of 3D printing technology in the development of the REAKT helmet series.

By TCT Team

/ 7 Mar 2023

Arevo fulfil 96% of 3D printed Superstrata bike orders

Carbon fibre 3D printing company Arevo has announced it has fulfilled 96% of the orders for its 3D printed Superstrata-branded custom carbon fibre bikes and e-bikes.

By Sam Davies

/ 27 Feb 2023

Bauer Hockey & EOS announce development of custom REAKT helmet liners with SLS 3D printing

Hockey equipment manufacturer Bauer Hockey has teamed with EOS to develop the Bauer REAKT helmet with EOS' Digital Foam & SLS 3D printing technology.

By Sam Davies

/ 23 Feb 2023

Wilson introduces 'first-ever' 3D printed airless prototype basketball at NBA All-Star game

Wilson Sporting Goods Co., manufacturer of the official basketball of the National Basketball Association (NBA) has created the 3D Airless Prototype Basketball, introduced during the first round of the AT&T Slam Dunk Contest.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 20 Feb 2023