Sports
USA Winter Olympic Luge team harness Stratasys FDM technology to streamline racing sled design
The USA Winter Olympic Luge team harnessed Stratasys FDM 3D printing technology to manufacture prototypes of its racing sleds. more
NFL announces franchise-wide adoption of FitStation powered by HP for customised cleats
The NFL has announced its adoption of the FitStation powered by HP platform, which uses 3D scanning technology to provide users with personalised footwear recommendations. more
BCN3D Sigma 3D printer helps 16-year-old swimmer in stroke rehabilitation
Two Polytechnic University of Catalonia students harnessed BCN3D’s 3D printing technology to manufacture a customised orthotic swimming fin for a boy, 16, who previously suffered a stroke. more
Materialise
Materialise and Tailored Fits establish digital supply chain for custom-fit ski boots
Materialise has announced a partnership with Tailored Fits, a winter sports gear and footwear specialist, to establish a digital supply chain for the custom-fit ski boots. more
Aetrex to incorporate 3D technology in footwear and orthotics business after acquiring SOLS Systems
Aetrex, has announced the acquisition of SOLS Systems, a pioneer of medical and consumer-grade 3D printed orthotics and software used for the mass customisation of footwear. more
Boston start-up Skelmet launches 3D printing customisation concept for sport sunglasses
Skelmet Inc. has launched a customisation concept that delivers tailor-made sport sunglasses using 3D scanning and printing technology. One of three designs has been released on Indiegogo where the company aims to raise $50,000. more
StringKing making waves in lacrosse market thanks to 3D printing
LA-based lacrosse company, StringKing is using 3D printing to revolutionise their production process and challenge market heavyweights. Purchasing three MakerBot Replicator Z18 3D Printers, StringKing have been able to iterate on designs more quickly more
3D printed ski boot wins ISPO sporting product award
EasyStand ski boot demonstrates the possibilities 3D printing holds for the sporting industry at ISPO Munich. more
3DPRINTUK
3DPRINTUK team up with EA to print FIFA 15 players
Daniel O'Connor explores the possibly vast revenue stream that could be opened up for EA as they get 3DPRINTUK to 3D print Premier League players. more
Personalizing your Stan Smiths with 3D Printing
The world's bestselling training shoe relaunched this month, to celebrate Adidas Originals launched an interactive Stan Smith experience complete with 3D printed lace locks. more
A lot more than lip service
A case study from LulzBot to show how Megalodon Sports relies on 3D Printing to verify design and produce high-fidelity samples in record time. more
New Balance
New Balance, new process
Taking the baton from Nike's 3D printed football cleats is New Balance who are using the SLS process to customise their athletic running shoes. more
