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Sushi Singularity: the future of food is customized and 3D printed Food

Satisfying a sushi craving is already an incredibly rewarding thing. Japanese startup Open Meals, however, believes it can make that experience even more rewarding, not just for your taste buds but for your overall body. The innovative company, which sparked interest at last year’s SXSW event for its 3D printed 8-bit sushi, is now proposing a new restaurant, Sushi Singularity, which will serve 3D printed sushi filled with the nutrients your body needs.

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Getting the “insights” at Luxexcel, the only company that can 3D print ophthalmic lenses 3D Printing Processes

Among the thousands of companies that make up the rapidly evolving global landscape for additive manufacturing, there are some that stand out for the uniqueness of their technology and applications. Companies that have driven their technological approach to AM in new directions, such as the production of houses, food, electronics and optics. One of these companies is certainly Luxexcel, the only company that is today able to digitally manufacture ophthalmic lenses for complex prescriptions.

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Next 3dpbm webinar to explore eyewear 3D printing market and workflow Marketing and Content

In the next AM Focus webinar series, 3dpbm is presenting an in-depth analysis of additive manufacturing opportunities in the eyewear industry. Leveraging the findings from the latest report on additive manufacturing in the eyewear segment, published by 3dpbm’s partner for industry data SmarTech Publishing, key industry stakeholders and technology leaders will provide unique insights on this key market for AM adoption and growth.

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Paris shoppers experience ECCO custom silicone midsoles designed and 3D printed onsite Consumer Products

Visitors to the interactive, experiential “Geek Mais Chic” exhibition at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, a premium shopping mall in Paris, found themselves at the intersection of technology and fashion. They became the first to experience the “just-for-me” benefits of a footwear customization collaboration between Dow, a global leader in silicone elastomer science, innovation and service, and renowned Danish shoe brand ECCO.

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New SmarTech report forecasts 3D printing eyewear market to top $3.4 billion by 2028 Money & Funding

SmarTech Analysis, the leading industry analysis firm specializing in additive manufacturing (AM) markets, has published a new report on AM adoption in the eyewear industry titled, “Markets for 3D-Printed Eyewear 2019-2028”. The report forecasts that the 3D printed eyewear market will grow significatopntly over the next decade, driven by the demand of AM for final parts production.

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Armani steps into the future with 3D printed billboard Marketing and Content

When thinking of billboards, one rarely thinks of state-of-the-art advertising, as the medium has existed in some form for centuries. Thanks to recent technologies, however, the giant, road-side adverts have gotten a new lease on life. 3D printing, for instance, is occasionally being used to transform the two-dimensional boards into dynamic three-dimensional installations, often resulting in a highly justified second glance from passersby.