Nike takes the next step with new Air Max 95000

Global sportswear company Nike has launched its Air Max 95000, continuing the brand’s ongoing work with 3D printed manufacturing. The shoe debuted over the weekend at ComplexCon in Las Vegas and will release on November 28 through Nike’s SNKRS app…

Estes Rockets debuts its new $40 Scorpio 3D printable rocket kit

Your seat at the Additive Manufacturing Advantage awaits! Register free for AMA: Automotive & Mobility. Hobbyist products manufacturer Estes Rockets has released the Pro Series II Scorpio 3D, a model rocket kit that combines traditional construction with 3D printing. Priced at…

Trek Unveils AirLoom: 3D Printed Saddles for Enhanced Comfort and Performance

US company that designs and manufactures bicycles Trek has unveiled the AirLoom, which uses 3D printed lattice structures to redefine how a saddle interacts with a rider’s body. By addressing uneven pressure, hotspots, and friction, it provides lasting comfort across…

Apple debuts new iPhone Air and Watch Series 11 with 3D printed parts

Your seat at the Additive Manufacturing Advantage awaits! Register free for AMA: Energy and AMA: Automotive & Mobility. Global consumer electronics company Apple has introduced the new iPhone Air and Apple Watch Series 11 using additively manufactured components. On the iPhone Air, the…

LEGO Debuts Mass-Produced 3D Printed Train with Precision FDR Technology

Danish toy manufacturer LEGO Group has unveiled its holiday lineup, headlined by the LEGO Icons Holiday Express Train—its first set to include a mass-produced 3D printed component. The part, a functional train component, combines standard LEGO connectors with a design…

Nestlé Advances In-House 3D Printing to Boost Efficiency and Sustainability

Swiss multinational Nestlé has rolled out a standardized 3D printing process across its UK manufacturing sites, including York, Tutbury, and Halifax, producing spare parts and replacement components in-house. The initiative aims to reduce costs, cut transportation-related emissions, and decrease reliance…

New Nike Patent Uses 3D Printing for Perfect Fit Shoes

Global sportswear company Nike has secured a patent for a 3D printed feature that adjusts a shoe’s fit and comfort to the individual wearer. The process, outlined in U.S. Patent 12369691 B2, begins with a 3D scanner that captures the…

Osprey Secures Patent for 3D Printed Lumbar Pad with Zoned Cushioning and Custom Fit

Osprey Packs, Inc., a Colorado-based backpack manufacturer, has been granted U.S. Patent No. 12,336,619 for a modular backpack system incorporating a 3D printed lumbar pad designed to improve load distribution, airflow, and anatomical compatibility. Filed in January 29, 2021 and…

Fix Philips products with Prusa Research enabled 3D printed repairs

Health tech giant Philips has introduced a new program that allows consumers to 3D print replacement parts for some of its personal care products, beginning with a pilot in the Czech Republic.  Called Philips Fixables, the initiative is being developed…

KAV Rhoan: A New Era in 3D Printed Aero Cycling Helmets

KAV Helmets, a U.S.-based company specializing in custom-fit, 3D printed bicycle helmets, has unveiled the Rhoan, an aerodynamic road helmet designed to deliver optimal performance without sacrificing ventilation, comfort, or protection.. The helmet aims to eliminate the traditional compromises between…