Mass Customization
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Korean beauty giant Amorepacific will be introducing its customizable 3D printed face mask system at CES 2020 this week. In fact, CES 2020 has named the 3D printed cosmetic product, “IOPE Tailored 3D Mask”, as an Honoree of its 2020 Innovation Awards. The customized 3D printed face mask will become…
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50 years ago, three American astronauts would make history, becoming the first humans to reach and—in the case of two of them—step foot on the moon. Though we don’t often think of it, on the long journey to and from the moon, the astronauts required some pretty mundane items—like brushes,…
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In the cycling world, Australia-based company Bastion Cycles has been something of a beacon for additive manufacturing. Though not the first to 3D print bicycle parts, the company was one of the first to demonstrate how metal additive manufacturing could be used to produce functional components for commercial and customizable…
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German chemical company Covestro has revealed the first details about a new application for its TPU material for additive manufacturing: 3D printed orthopedic insoles for shoes. The company will be showcasing a prototype of the customizable insoles at the upcoming K 2019 plastics trade fair in Düsseldorf. Orthopedic insoles, also…
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Australian startup Hearables 3D—a spin out of a research initiative at Swinburne University—has developed a process for 3D printing custom fitted ear devices, such as earphones and hearing aids, in less than an hour. The technique relies on smartphone 3D scanning and ultra-fast stereolithography 3D printing. Prior to 3D printing,…
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Not that long ago, the concept of printing 3D objects seemed like a sci-fi fantasy and the only famous 3D printer was Star Trek’s meal ‘replicator’. Today, however, 3D printing is an increasingly important technology that is used across industries to speed up processes and cut costs; it is also…
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Over the past year, furniture giant IKEA, 3D printed custom prosthetic company UNYQ and Sweden’s Area Academy have been working together to create a series of ergonomic products for the gaming community. Though it might not seem like the most physically extreme pass-time, gaming can lead to numerous health problems,…
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HP Inc. is surely smiling a little brighter today, as it has deployed a number of Jet Fusion 3D printing systems to teledentistry pioneer SmileDirectClub, for a total of 49 operating systems. SmileDirectClub, which specializes in doctor-directed, remote clear aligner therapy, now has the capacity to produce over 50,000 unique…
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In a world that can be tailored to fit an individual’s needs at the click of a button, it is not surprising that customization is king. In a field such as 3D printing, the appeal of custom products draws people in. Though it promises mass customization in a variety of…
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Horizons Optical is not your typical eyewear company. The company doesn’t simply produce glasses, rather, it develops innovative technologies and services for ophthalmic laboratories, optical chains and the optical sector on the whole. One of its most cutting edge projects is the Made4U concept, which utilizes imaging and 3D printing…
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