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With tens of millions of consumer products or consumer product parts 3D printed annually, there is no question why we dedicate an eBook to the segment every year. The consumer…
Bentley Motors first unveiled its limited Batur series in 2022, marking an industry first by announcing that customers could choose to integrate solid gold 3D printed parts into its dashboard…
Luxury shoe brand Mallet London has, for the first time, broken into the 3D printed footwear segment with the launch of Nebula. The sleek, monochromatic sneaker, whose design is a…
The topic of sustainability in additive manufacturing is an expansive one, covering everything from the energy required to make materials to the ways AM design can lead to greater efficiency.…
Within the consumer AM market—which in 2023 was responsible for the production of 37 million 3D printed parts—sport remains one of the leading areas where 3D printing has made a…
A new startup founded by Ben Weiss, with involvement from Reebok founder Joe Foster, is bringing AI-generated design into the physical world. The company, called Syntilay, has just released its…
Philips MyCreation by Signify has emerged as one of the most evident cases for the use of 3D printing in the lighting segment. The company is servicing large clients such…
Baralan has a long history of producing packaging for high-end cosmetics. Founded in 1962, the company now operates in 60 countries globally making glass and plastic packaging for everything from…
Player concussions and brain damage continue to be a serious issue for the National Football League (NFL), which has taken steps to improve outcomes and minimize risk for players across…
Remember when 3D printing was only good for making a few eyewear prototypes, footwear molds or a small batch of electronic enclosures? Well, think again. Nearly 37 million consumer product…
