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McDonald's partners with Philips MyCreation for innovative lighting. Photo via Philips MyCreations.
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McDonald’s to illuminate its global stores with 3D printed fixtures

Join the Expert Committee for the 2024 3D Printing Industry Awards to help select the winners! Fast food giant McDonald’s has partnered with Philips MyCreation, a division of Philips, to implement a novel lighting design concept using 3D printing. The plan is…

Haibu Suspension lamps allowing gentle beams of light to escape. Photo via WASP.
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Lampshades by Paolo Castelli Spa and WASP: introducing ‘Haibu’ at Salone del Mobile 2024

Register now for our Additive Manufacturing Advantage online event for insights on AM developments in aerospace, space, and defense sectors from industry leaders! In alliance with WASP, Paolo Castelli Spa has introduced ‘Haibu’, a 3D printed ceramic suspension lamp, at Salone del…

3D printed dummy ballot developed by IIT Guwahati team led by Ajeet Kumar and team. Photo via IIT Guwahati.
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IIT Guwahati unveils innovative 3D printed ballot units to educate voters

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) and Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation Cell (SVEEP) of Kamrup Election have developed 3D printed dummy ballot units made of recyclable materials to educate voters ahead of the Lok Sabha (National)…

COLORISED protective rings. Photo via GREENFILL3D.
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GREENFILL3D revolutionizes stretch ceiling installation with its innovative solutions

Join the Expert Committee for the 2024 3D Printing Industry Awards to help select the winners! Polish startup specializing in sustainable 3D printing GREENFILL3D has unveiled a series of novel solutions under its COLORISED brand. These solutions address issues faced during stretch…

3D printed MASS Premium NAS enclosure. Photo via the Printables Store.
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3D printable compact NAS enclosure that stores up to 13 drives: technical specifications and pricing

3D printable files for compact, stackable ITX NAS enclosures are available on Czechia-based 3D printer manufacturer Prusa Research’s Printables.com and Printables Store file sharing platforms.  Designed by Haydn Bao, the NAS enclosure design is called MASS, or Modular Attached Storage…

Exhilarate-BL running shoes created in partnership by HP and Brooks Running. Photo via HP.
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3D printed shoes from HP and Brooks Running promise to enhance performance

Time is running out! Don’t forget to make your nominations for the 3D Printing Industry Awards. Multinational printing firm HP has announced a partnership with Brooks Running at the HP Imagine event, developing the Exhilarate-BL running shoes with 3D printing.…

Adidas MC87 4D golf shoes featuring the ‘80s style. Photo via Adidas.
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Past and future collide: Adidas 3D printed MC87 4D golf shoes channel ‘80s vibes

Building on its 3D printed footwear portfolio, sports equipment manufacturing firm Adidas has introduced the MC87 4D, a limited-edition spikeless golf footwear model. What sets the MC87 4D apart is its incorporation of Carbon’s Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) 3D printing…

3D printed structures using wood as a material. Image via MANUFACTURA.
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MANUFACTURA and La Metropolitana use 3D printing to turn waste wood into sustainable structures

Make your nominations for the 2023 3D Printing Industry Awards. Combating waste wood’s environmental impact, Mexico-based company MANUFACTURA in partnership with La Metropolitana, a furniture manufacturing and design workshop has led an initiative named “The Wood Project” or “UN PROYECTO…

The 3D printed hangers, being delivered at a rate of 40,000 parts per month. Photo via Merit3D.
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Merit3D delivering ‘largest ever’ 3D printed parts order to Adhesive Technology Corporation

Utah-based 3D printed parts manufacturer Merit3D has agreed to deliver what is being called ‘the largest ever 3D printed parts order.’ Florida-based adhesives manufacturer Adhesive Technology Corporation placed the order of over 1 million 3D printed parts back in May.…

The outsole was manufactured by 3D printing. Image via Dezeen.
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Rewilding the city with fitness: 3D printed shoes disperse seeds during the run

London University Central Saint Martins graduate Kiki Grammatopoulos has made a unique contribution with her project “Rewild the Run,” focusing on sustainable fashion and ecological restoration. The young designer developed this new 3D printed running shoe outsole with the intention…