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Mick Fanning surfs on a 3D printed surfboard
While the automobile and aerospace industries have typically been the dominate leaders in 3D printing technology, new industries are beginning to take notice of this technology’s capabilities. The sporting industry is now a contender within the 3D printing technology race,
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While the automobile and aerospace industries have typically been the dominate leaders in 3D printing technology, new industries are beginning to take notice of this technology’s capabilities. The sporting industry is now a contender within the 3D printing technology race, bringing us a new 3D printed surfboard, that gives an old sport a new look.
Mick Fanning, also known as “White Lightning,” is an Australian professional surfer who has dived right into this technology, riding a new 3D printed surfboard that is opening a whole new door for the surfing world. Developed under Red Bull High and created by Performance Engineer Brandon Larson, this 3D printed board marks a huge breakthrough in 3D printing for sports.
Fanning’s original surfboard
“The whole point was to explore what was possible and see if you could create a 3D printed performance surfboard, and the answer is: absolutely you can.” Explained Larson
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