3D printing provides athletes and sports equipment manufacturers with advanced technology and the ability to create precisely tailored, lightweight and durable components. This innovative production method allows for highly personalised equipment, rapid prototyping and the creation of spare parts on demand, making it ideal for a wide range of sports, from running to cycling to water sports.
The extensive use of 3D printing technology and its significant advantages for athletes and sports equipment manufacturers make 3D printing the most crucial technology in the advancement of the sports industry, leading to enhanced sports performance. 3D printing is highly effective in modern design, where distinctive mechanical and visual characteristics have been desired. The remarkable precision of Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) technology and the distinctive attributes of the materials (PA12) result in water-resistant prints with low weight and high mechanical resistance.
3D printing is a particularly useful technology in the context of water sports, such as surfing, kayaking and diving. It allows the creation of bespoke, lightweight and durable pieces of equipment, including buckles, cylinder holders, case adapters, protective accessories, personalised masks, mouthpieces and fins. These items can be tailored to the individual user’s needs, providing greater comfort and performance. One such example is Fibometry’s replacement for the controller housing of a diver’s suit heating system, which we redesigned to meet the customer’s specific requirements. Details of this project can be found in ‘3D printing & sports diving’.
3D printing technology allows rapid production of prototypes and spare parts, and the popular saying ‘first come, first served’ is a reminder that it is timing that plays a crucial role in the rapidly changing trends of the sports industry.
Feel free to contact the Fibometry team and discover 3D printing solutions for the sports industry.
