Mass Customization
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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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Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) division has created Jacquard, a wearable platform that brings the digital world into everyday experiences. The Jacquard team used Stratasys‘ PolyJet technology to create a product that fits seamlessly into its user’s lifestyle. ATAP focuses on creating novel products that enhance humans’ tech experiences.…
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3D-printed orthodontics have come a long way in the past three years, and Carbon and Candid’s new partnership to produce models for clear aligners that straighten teeth is grist for this mill. Carbon’s L1 printers and DLS process allow Candid to introduce Candid Pro, its “orthodontics-as-a-service” doctor-driven clear aligner therapy.…
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Today more than 50% of Lamborghini cars coming off the production line feature at least one Ad Personam feature. At Bugatti, not one car that leaves the Atelier is like the next, having the highest degree of individualization. It should come as no surprise that VW brands Lamborghini and Bugatti…
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What was a promising experiment in automotive 3D printing has apparently come to an end. While doing some follow-up research for our upcoming Automotive AM eBook, I clicked onto the MINI Yours Customised home page, eager for an update on the personalization service launched by BMW back in 2018. Sadly,…
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Materialise decided it will fully acquire the RS Print and the RSscan dynamic foot measurement technology and the Phits personalized insole product line. The company will also strengthen its strategic partnership with Superfeet to accelerate the distribution of the RSscan intelligent foot measurement solutions and the personalized Phits insoles in…
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Italian design studio OpenDot and TOG, supported by the Careables.org platform and network, developed a new design for Glifo – a 3D printed custom aid that helps children with disabilities achieve autonomy in writing an drawing – and its new online configurator The idea behind Glifo is to help children…
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Designing an interior space is more than just coming up with the size and form of rooms: to really build an environment for human-use other elements must be taken into account, like sound. Acoustics play an integral role in how humans experience a space, whether it’s a concert arena, restaurant…
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No longer is it necessary to be saddled with bracket and wire braces for consecutive years in order to achieve a straighter smile: people around the world can correct their teeth alignment using customized clear aligners, which are not only much more discrete, but can be removed without professional intervention.…
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3D printing company EOS has been a critical partner over the years for London-based HEXR, a company that is pioneering the use of 3D printing for custom bicycle helmets. Now, with the launch of the HEXR fitting app, the partners have brought a complete scan-to-product-solution to market for the production…
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