Mass Customization
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According to an article published by Hong Kong University (HKU), counterfeiting threatens the global economy and security. According to the report issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in 2020, the value of global counterfeit and pirated products is estimated to be between US$ 1.7 and 4.5…
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Cloud Factory, one of the world’s first companies to use direct metal 3D printing to scalably manufacture fine jewelry, cost-effectively and sustainably, has raised a €2M ($2.1M) seed round, led by Change Ventures, one of the leading early-stage funds in the Baltics. Participants in the round include Superhero Capital, a…
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Hasbro, a global play and entertainment company, has collaborated with the Formlabs Factory Solutions team to bring Hasbro’s Selfie Series – a first-of-its-kind endeavor to use 3D printing to create customized action figures, manufactured at scale – to life. “The Hasbro Selfie Series started years and years ago when we…
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Campfire Audio, a high-quality, hand-crafted, earphone manufacturer has released its new range of Custom In-Ear Monitors, consisting of Equinox, Solstice, and Supermoon. Each pair is handmade, designed, and assembled in Portland, Oregon, USA. As close attention to detail is critical to delivering a superior musical experience, these in-ear monitors feature…
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One of the main things that has made 3D printing such a compelling manufacturing technology is its capability to enhance and accelerate product development cycles. With it, designers and companies can bring new product ideas to life and explore wholly new designs that would have been impossible within the constraints…
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What if you could store in physical objects the same “hidden” metadata that you can find in digital products such as music and photos? The concept was explored in a study by Mustafa Doga Dogan, a 4th-year Ph.D. student at MIT, and his team. While working with colleagues at MIT…
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The new 2022 Ford Maverick will feature never-before-seen customization options leveraging 3D printing, supported by the new Ford Integrated Tether System (FITS), available standard. The FITS slots are receivers into which a matching mount slides in from the top and seats in place to house accessories. There are eight Ford…
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Dutch company Aectual, specialized in the creation of 3D printed architectural and interior design products, has launched a new product series in cooperation with Gramazio Kohler Research at ETH Zürich. The new collection consists of customizable 3D printed acoustic diffusion panels made from 100% circular plant-based materials. The acoustic panels…
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Neutrogena Global Marketing Director Logan McGill has revealed that the long-awaited 3D printed sheet mask, MaskiD, is taking one step closer to launch and that it is now entering a beta test phase. According to the WWD website, Neutrogena will draw on social media for participants — specifically the “A…
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Audio specialist Sennheiser’s AMBEO division is developing a production method that enables customers to affordably and easily customize their earphones to fit their unique ears. The custom-fit, 3D printed AMBEO ear tip prototypes in development further refine an immersive sound experience. “We are very excited about the concept of custom…
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