In DESIGN

Behind the Scenes: Nike's 3D Printing Development Process for Lebron X Basketball Shoe

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It was just a couple days ago that we reported on Nike’s 3D printed American Football cleat that’s specifically engineered to help professional athletes boost their 40-yard dash times. The significance of the cleat rests in the designers’ decision to use 3D printing as a final form of manufacturing (SLS). However, 3D printing is nothing new in the shoe development world, and has been used for prototyping concepts for cheap before they head off to be molded and patterned at a significantly higher cost. Today, sneaker magazine Sole Collector released some excellent photos that show off this 3D print component of the shoe prototyping process.

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In CULTURE

PBS Off Book: The Best Video on the Current State of 3D Printing [video]

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Previously, explaining the concept of 3D printing to those at dinner parties who are perhaps two steps behind with technology may have involved awkwardly moving your hands around the air to mimic a print head squirting out fresh ABS juice. Perhaps you can save those skillz for another time and just pass along this perfect video released yesterday from PBS on the current state of 3D printing that covers everything from how it works, how it can disrupt business as we know it, and what it means for you the consumer.

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In SMACKDOWN

Friday Smackdown: Nippy Muffin Slaps

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This was a case of mistaken cake ingredients. No longer was there proof enough to hold his conscience or the large bag of magical, bean flour captive over the power of a 3×5 index card. The muffin slaps must continue and the perfect instrument of mixture to keep them going were these links. Janine Rewell…

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In 3D CAD TECH

The Awesome is in the Mail (Almost): OUYA and Leap Motion Shipping Soon

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Yes, this is a post about the impending shipment of two products. Why would we be writing about such things? Well, first of all, they’re incredibly classy designs. Second, they are two of the most anticipated new tech gadgets of the new year. OUYA is the $99 Android-based game console that had its start on Kickstarter. It starts shipping to backers March 28th, with general availability still set for June. The Leap is the wee desktop motion controller that allows you to control your computer in three dimensions. It begins shipping May 13th. Here are the two updates from the companies delivering the excitement…

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In DESIGN

Gear-Tweaking: Four-in-One Pack Combines Saw, Seat, Hammock and Pack

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Trudging through the forest on a 5-day hike through the Catskills may leave you yearning for that comfy recliner, but there’s no reason you can’t enjoy the great outdoors and camp in comfort at the same time. Jason Foutch is a Project Engineer at Toyota Motor Engineering & Motor Manufacturing North America. He’s also an avid hammock camper who knows a thing or two about surviving in the woods, tying knots and camping in style. He created the APASAC, a four-in-one backpack that hides a hand saw, converts into a seat and can even be used as a hammock.

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