#3DExpress: Lore Introduces the World’s Highest-Performing 3D Printed Cycling Shoe

Once again, we’d like to take a look at some of the latest news from the additive manufacturing market. Starting with new 3D printed cycling shoes from Lore! The shoes are produced from a scan, finished in under 10 minutes, allowing for perfectly customized solutions for every athlete. Next, check out the news from Titomic whose cold spray technology will be used on one of Australia’s largest offshore oil rigs. We also report on the opening of an implant 3D printing center in Australia by German company BellaSeno. Last but not least, we take a look at the new design of car manufacturer NIO’s showroom – featuring 3D printed walls and discuss a new aerospace partnership for Nikon SLM. Have a great weekend!

Lore Cycle 3D Prints Cycling Shoes

LoreTwo are 3D-printed sports shoes designed to fit every athlete. Compared to their predecessors, the LoreOne, the LoreTwo offer more power and efficiency than traditional cycling shoes, but in a highly customized solution. To achieve this customization, Lore Cycle performs a scan of the cyclist’s foot in less than 10 minutes. After optimizing the digital design, the shoes are 3D printed using carbon or nylon as the manufacturing material. Lore explains that in this new version, the company has managed to control some of the more radical design elements of the original shoe to focus on performance. These include greater attention to aerodynamics, as well as improved power transfer and efficiency. The sneakers are expected to sell for $1,349.

Photo Credits: Lore Cycle

Titomic Wins Australia–First Metal 3D Printing Contract for Offshore Gas Rig

For some time, we have seen a growth in metal 3D printing in Australia, notably in the realm of cold spray additive manufacturing. Now, we have yet another milestone as Titomic has announced what they call a groundbreaking partnership with Woodside Energy and Monadelphous to deploy its cold spray technology for corrosion prevention on Woodside’s North Rankin offshore gas platform in the Indian Ocean. Titomic notes that the successful implementation of its cold spray technology could show the benefits it has for on-site repair capabilities, possibly helping to advance maintenance procedures in the global energy sector.