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Sporting AM: KAV takes 3D printed helmets to the ice Consumer Products

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In the world of sports, 3D printing is increasingly becoming a point of interest for a number of reasons. For one, the technology offers unique potential for customization, which is appealing to many sports equipment manufacturers who serve elite or professional athletes. Second, 3D printing is also creating opportunities in the segment because of its design freedom, which can be used to create smart materials with improved functionality and performance.

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Online lighting startup Gantri shines a light on 3D printing Consumer Products

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Designers and design firms around the globe have expressed appreciation for the advancement of 3D printing, because of its creative potential and its accessibility in terms of production costs. One such firm is Gantri, a San Francisco-based online lighting company that leverages digital fabrication to create unique lighting products that are both design-forward and functional. Recently, Gantri teamed up with American design studio Ammunition to launch a new lighting collection consisting of 3D printed lamps and wall sconces.

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Gone fishing: FinMan leverages Carbon 3D printing for production Consumer Products

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This next consumer AM case study is a fishy one—literally. FinMan Fishing Innovations, a Michigan-based fishing equipment company has brought to market a multi-function fishing tool made with the support of Carbon’s Digital Light Synthesis technology. The product, described as “the Swiss Army knife” of fishing, integrates several functions into a single, unmoldable structure.

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Mississippi State University CAVS integrates Sigma Labs PrintRite3D software Research & Education

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Sigma Labs, Inc., an expert in quality assurance software for additive manufacturing, announced it has been awarded a contract by Mississippi State University’s Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems (CAVS). The center, a leading interdisciplinary research hub focused on driving innovation in U.S. mobility industries, will integrate Sigma’s PrintRite3D software with a Renishaw AM400 3D printer.

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Sherry Handel to lead Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association Sustainability

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The Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (AMGTA), a new green trade organization dedicated to promoting the environmental benefits of AM, has announced the appointment of Sherry Handel as its first Executive Director. First launched in November 2019, the AMGTA is a non-commercial, unaffiliated organization open to any additive manufacturer or industry stakeholder that meets certain criteria relating to sustainability of production or process.

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Five footwear industry leaders using 3D printing for production today Consumer Products

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Footwear 3D printing is set to grow into a 6.3 billion overall revenue opportunity over the next 10 years (according to the latest report from SmarTech Publishing). If this consumer product segment will deliver what many are now quite convinced it will, most of the credit will likely go to five major footwear AM companies that have been making significant investments in developing effective digital footwear manufacturing workflows.

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Metron Additive Engineering and the outlook for titanium 3D printed bike parts Consumer Products

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Dimitris Katsanis’ passion for cycling cannot be denied. Once an elite cyclist (he was a member of the Greek National Cycling team in the 1980s), Katsanis is now an important figure in bicycle design and engineering, supporting bicycle production for top-tier sporting events like the Olympics and the Tour de France. Notably, Katsanis’ company Metron Additive Engineering has been a pioneer in the adoption of 3D printing technologies for bicycle design and production.