Design
Wilson Plans to Sell Customizable Airless, 3D Printed Basketball
This limited-edition Wilson Airless Gen1 basketball offering enhanced customization and color options will be available for purchase on Feb. 16.
Read More
This 3D Printed Part Makes IndyCar Racing Safer: The Cool Parts Show #67
The top frame is a newer addition to Indycar vehicles, but one that has dramatically improved the safety of the sport. We look at the original component and its next generation in this episode of The Cool Parts Show.
Watch
IndyCar's 3D Printed Top Frame Increases Driver Safety
The IndyCar titanium top frame is a safety device standard to all the series' cars. The 3D printed titanium component holds the aeroscreen and protects drivers on the track.
Read More
In Armenia, Personalized 3D Printed Shields Improve Fit for Prosthetics
The ongoing conflict in Armenia has left many of its citizens sustaining injuries, especially the loss of limbs. With difficulty in accessing quality health care, many people have poorly fitted prosthetics. The solution lies in 3D modeling and printing customizable prosthetic case covers enabling better healing outcomes and comfort for patients.
Read More
3D Printed Lattice for Mars Sample Return Crash Landing: The Cool Parts Show Bonus
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory employs laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing plus chemical etching to create strong, lightweight lattice structures optimized to protect rock samples from Mars during their violent arrival on earth.
Watch
Divergent Technologies Acquires Sigma Additive Solutions’ Software, Intellectual Property
The purchase of Sigma Additive's in-process monitoring software and IP will enhance the efficiency and quality control within the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) platform.
Read More
Flexible Bellows Made Through Metal 3D Printing: The Cool Parts Show #64
Can laser powder bed fusion create metal parts with controlled flexibility? We explore an example in this episode of The Cool Parts Show.
Watch
Partners Improve Wheelchair Seats, Cushions Using 3D Printed Programmable Foam
The 3D printed programmable foam is said to enhance orthopedic seats and cushions, offering improved comfort and reliability for users.
Read More
A Look at Lattice: The Cool Parts Show All Access
Lattice structures are great, but they have to end somewhere. When designing head padding made from lattices, how do you design the surfaces where the pads adhere to the helmet? Marek Moffet, chief technical officer for General Lattice, talks about that here.
Watch
The AM Ecosystem, User Journeys and More from Formnext Forum Austin: AM Radio #43
Sessions and conversations at the first U.S. Formnext event highlighted the complete additive manufacturing ecosystem, sustainability, the importance of customer education, AM user journeys and much more.
Listen
