Mass Customization
3Degrees Launches Trace to Address Evolving Requirements in Quality Management
3Degrees has announced the development of Trace, a software tool designed to track, warehouse and validate information about 3D-printed parts. The tool is said to be easily customized to fit specific standards for traceability and quality management in an organization as well as throughout a supplier base.
Read MoreAdditive Manufacturing Moves Toward Tailored Materials
A conversation with Carpenter Technology suggests that AM is moving past existing materials toward specialized and eventually fully custom options. The company’s CarTech Puris 5+ titanium powder is one illustration.
Read MoreFormlabs Process to Deliver Custom 3D-Printed Earbuds
A process that uses the Form 2 3D printer and Formlabs resin to produce custom silicone ear molds is part of the "year of mass customized earbuds."
Read MoreVideo: Smith & Nephew on 3D Printing Patient-Specific Surgical Instruments
Using MRI and additive manufacturing to produce a cutting block customized to the patient aids the precision of the surgery.
WatchClariant Launches 3D Printing Materials Business
The maker of specialty chemicals will offer both a portfolio of standard polymers as well as customized options.
Read More3D-Printed Sneakers Gaining Traction
Under Armour, Adidas, Nike and New Balance are applying different additive manufacturing technologies and materials for customized kicks.
Read MoreProduct Removal Module Is a Multitasking Machine Tool Tailored to AM
An automatic bandsaw removes the parts and a milling cycle refurbishes the plate for the next build.
Read MoreCustomizable Bike Frame Developed with Additive Manufacturing
A bike frame featuring metal 3D-printed components demonstrates the potential for mass customization.
Read MoreVideo: Custom Manufacturing Through 3D Printing
The founder of earbud manufacturer Normal describes how commonplace digital technology + 3D printing allow a consumer product to be tailored to the end user.
WatchBuilding Olympians, Layer by Layer
Personalized swords manufactured through 3D printing helped the Japanese fencing team take home the Silver in the 2012 Olympics.
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