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While the additive manufacturing process has been around for 30 years, its use for production applications has recently accelerated because of improvements that enable faster production, high-quality materials, and larger…

With the release of HP’s Multi Jet Fusion, the world began to see the reality of 3D printing for serial production, leading additive manufacturing (AM) stalwart Stratasys to kick up…

I’m not a big sports fan, but even I’m aware of the many possible 3D printing applications, from helmets and mouthguards to surfboards and shoes and so much more. But,…

While playing sports is great fun and can be a great workout as well, it can also be dangerous. That’s why there’s been a lot of research centered around keeping athletes…

The XXIII Winter Olympics are currently taking place in PyeongChang, South Korea. It’s the second time the Olympics have been held in South Korea; the other time was the Summer…

When a new trend in footwear appears, it often shows up first in the world of sports, and 3D printed shoes are no exception. Professional athletes can benefit greatly from…

The greatest innovations are often created by those who are most motivated by need. And sports enthusiasts certainly fit into that category. Whether you are in the stands or watching…

It’s no secret that football is a dangerous sport. It’s fast-paced and high-impact, and protective gear can only do so much, as repeated tragedies involving traumatic brain injuries have shown….

Playing sports can lead to some true highs. Whether you are into tennis, golf, or more team-oriented sports like football, it’s a great feeling to finish up a game after…

Custom 3D scanning and 3D printing mouthguard manufacturing company GuardLab, which last year partnered with the UFC for a global licensing agreement and signed Toronto Blue Jays outfielder and MLB…

Not too long ago, I happened to glance at a social media post offering up typical reading materials for young men and women today, with a girls’ publication showing off…

Trying to capture live events, especially with fast moving subjects, is often an exercise in futility. It’s impossible to get everything. And even with a small crew, you’ve only got…

There was so much to see at CE Week NY, that it was hard to take it all in. From multi-functional alarm clocks to tortilla toasters, there was a plethora…

There were so many great products to see at CE Week that it was hard to give some of them more than a passing glance. I didn’t get to the Phazon…

Sports equipment has always had a pretty close relationship with advanced technology, and not only because their marketing companies practically salivate at the prospect of a new angle for their…

It’s no secret that snowboarders are an adventuresome lot, driven by speed and also, sometimes, by the element of danger. We recently followed the story of Jude Gomila, who out…

3D printing is truly a boon to the discerning consumer in an industry like that of footwear, where there are only so many styles and manufacturers of shoes—but every foot is…

There is something about the start of the Major League Baseball season in the United States that brings a summertime excitement to the country. It signifies the start of warm…

Over the past year or so, we have seen various organizations and companies turn to 3D printing in order to create custom, one-of-a-kind trophies and rewards. The technology allows for…

No one can agree when the first mouthguard was invented and used for sporting events, but what is clear is that the first athletes to use them were boxers.  Historians…

There’s nothing more satisfying for a true sports fan than seeing your favorite athlete or team succeed. Rewatching game-changing plays can help you relive that thrilling, adrenaline-infused, buzzer-beating final play…

Let’s say you’re a sports fan whose team has just won the big championship thanks to the heroic action of one outstanding athlete who stepped up and the saved the…

Thanks to the increasing advancements in technology, which include 3D printing, many of the world’s visually impaired have been experiencing quite incredible improvements within their lives. We have seen 3D printing…

In all sports, there are efforts to make adjustments to enhance the play without fundamentally changing the game. Some of these result in new regulations to deal with previously unthought-of…