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Shimano Launches 3D-Printed Saddle, Expanding Pro Stealth Series
Shimano has recently expanded its Pro Stealth series with the introduction of a new saddle featuring a 3D-printed pad—the Pro Stealth 3D.

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ARKKY's 3D-Printed Shoes: Setting Trends, Not Following Them
ARKKY is a young footwear brand that doesn't follow the beaten path—instead of chasing trends, it creates them. Their shoes are designed for those who dare to express themselves and seek their own personal style.

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3D printing plus hot air: how to bend flat mesh prints afterwards
Grid and mesh structures can be quickly adapted in 3D printing, for example using infill patterns or freely drawn geometries, but it becomes more difficult if the mesh is to be curved.

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URWAHN Joins Forces with Roland to Build a Smart Bike Factory
German bicycle manufacturer URWAHN (known for its 3D-printed frames) has partnered with wheelset manufacturer Roland to launch the "Smart Bike Factory Made in Germany" initiative.

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Print Flat, Then Bend: The Clever Approach Behind This 3D-Printed Radio Grille
Curved components with intricate structures have always been a challenge in FDM printing.

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3D-Printed Hockey Gear Storage Solution Secures Investment from Prusa
Josef Prusa Invests in Czech Company Using 3D Printing to Solve Hockey Equipment Storage Challenges

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2026 F1 Regulations Released: 3D Printing Finds New Frontiers
The FIA has recently released the 2026 Formula 1 Technical Regulations, with updates concerning additive manufacturing—commonly known as 3D printing—drawing particular attention.

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358 3D-Printed Tables Enter Hotels, Signaling a Shift in Furniture Production
Large-format 3D printing is accelerating its entry into the consumer goods sector. Recently, IVE LABS partnered with Hyfer Objects to complete a significant project—designing and manufacturing 358 tables for 180 hotel rooms in Sweden, demonstrating the potential of 3D printing in batch furniture production.

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"Recreating" a Harry Potter Filming Location with 3D Scanning
Oxford University 3D Scans the Divinity School — A Harry Potter Location Gets "Digitally Preserved"

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A New Tool in Oncology: 3D Printing Saves Money and Boosts Efficiency
The Real ROI of Personalized 3D Printing in Oncology: Saving Money and Boosting Efficiency

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3D-Printed Hoof Boot Kligo: Click and Go, an Alternative to Traditional Horseshoes
Kligo 3D-printed TPU hoof boot with folding mechanism offers custom-fit alternative to horseshoes.

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Nodi's Major Update: Implicit Modeling Empowers Design for Additive Manufacturing
Nodi adds implicit modeling for DfAM, TPMS lattices for lightweight 3DP; desktop in dev.

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Rudy Project marks 40 years with Performance 40 titanium 3D printed sunglasses
Limited edition priced at €950 pays homage to the 1985 original with a modern twist

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Australian city to use carpet waste for 3D printed city infrastructure
Geelong council awards funding to Deakin University to investigate development of manufacturing waste into feedstock for 3D printing

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OTEC optimizes automated finishing for 3D-printed earmolds and titanium ear pieces
Custom earmolds (otoplastics) are now often produced via additive manufacturing because geometries from an ear scan can be manufactured directly as one-off parts.

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Lululemon rolls out 3D printed storefronts and interiors globally
Leisurewear brand installs fixtures using recycled materials and designed by circular production platform Aectual

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US startup Variloom develops 3D printed clothes process to minimize waste
Company has developed a proprietary 3D printing and materials system that integrates into brands’ existing workflows, with the aim of reducing vast industry inefficiencies

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Stranger Things’ season 5 VFX included 3D printed body doubles
As we’ve recently learned thanks to a social media post by Eryn Krueger Mekash, the production’s makeup department head, 3D printing played a role in bringing the terror and fantasy of the final season to life.

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Alpine adopts monolithic 3D printed intake system for Alpenglow Hy6 hydrogen engine
Hybrid additive–subtractive workflow targets seal integrity validated up to 5-bar pressure cycles

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Iris van Herpen: When 3D Printing "Sculpts" the Future of Fashion
This is more than just a fashion exhibition; it is an immersive experience about the body, perception, and future possibilities.







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