Is 3D Printing the future of Nintendo Labo? Consumer Products

Is 3D Printing the future of Nintendo Labo? Consumer Products

by Consumer

Sure, one of the coolest things about the Nintendo Labo series of games is that the “accessories” are made from recyclable cardboard so they are environmentally friendly and won’t pollute for centuries to come (unlike those piles of E.T. buried in the New Mexico desert by Atari). However, there is little arguing that cardboard has a hard time sustaining the abuse that most video game accessories experience. So 3D printing Nintendo Labo accessories could be a welcome new development.

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MHOX explores human identity in the digital age with generative design & 3D printed masks AM Software

by Design

MHOX, a design research group started by Filippo Nassetti and Alessandro Zomparelli, has been pushing the boundaries of technology and wearable design since its founding in 2012. With a continued emphasis on how generative design and 3D printing intersect with the human body, MHOX has created captivating pieces ranging from prosthetics and medical devices to masks and fashion accessories.

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Sodastream charity-auctions set of 3D printed bottle caps to celebrate Royal Wedding Consumer Products

by Consumer

In celebration of the Royal couple’s dedication to the fight against single-use plastic bottles, SodaStream, the world’s largest sparkling water brand, has dressed up a set of limited edition bottles to be auctioned as a donation to the plastic-free charity – Surfers Against Sewage. As a driving force behind the removal of single-use plastic from the world, SodaStream is thrilled to shed light on this global hazard by donating all proceeds to Surfers Against Sewage, a charity chosen by the royal couple

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SLM Solutions moves to new €25M headquarters in Eastlandring AM Industry

by Business

SLM Solutions invested approximately 25 million euros in its new headquarters and is now in the process of transferring its operations. As a result, the company now has a more modern site with 25,000 m² on 70,000 m² of property area, which provides reserves for further growth. The move from the Roggenhorst industrial park to the new location in Estlandring is taking place at the beginning of May.

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Boeing adopts Assembrix software to secure intellectual property for 3D printed aircraft parts Legislation

by Design

Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has announced a new partnership with Assembrix Ltd, an Israeli company known for its cloud-based platform that virtualizes and streamlines industrial 3D printing. Through a newly signed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), Boeing will adopt Assembrix’s software in order to protect the intellectual property it shares with vendors throughout the design and manufacturing processes.

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Sintratec signs MANN Datentechnik as reselling partner for Germany AM Industry

by Business

With MANN Datentechnik, Sintratec now has an additional reseller in Germany. The service provider sells Sintratec’s compact SLS 3D printers via its 3D printing online store now and takes over the local consulting and support service. Sintratec, a leading 3D printer manufacturer for compact SLS 3D printers, expands its reselling network as part of its global sales strategy and therefore cooperates with the German company MANN Datentechnik.