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MIT researchers have created ShiftLens, a design system that produces 3D printed objects capable of changing surface appearance through mechanical motion, eliminating the need for onboard electronics or screens.
Category: 3D Printing Industry News
Additive manufacturing is transforming custom sports equipment, from adaptive grips to aerodynamic cycling gear. Discover how local South African makers can apply these design strategies to functional desktop 3D printing projects.
Creality details the technologies, materials, and processes behind 3D-printed footwear, showing how industrial SLS and resin methods translate to desktop TPU printing for local makers and designers.
Additive manufacturing is changing footwear design through flexible TPU filaments, liquid photopolymers, and custom lattice structures. Here is an overview of shoe printing technologies, materials, and practical workflow considerations for makers.
A breakdown of common FDM 3D printing defects—including poor adhesion, warping, stringing, and extrusion errors—alongside practical calibration steps to keep your machine running reliably.
Learn how to successfully print flexible 3D printer filaments like TPU and TPE by understanding Shore hardness scales, hardware needs, and essential slicer settings.