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#3DExpress: Wilson’s 3D Printed Airless Gen1 Basketball Is Now Available
Once again, it is time for 3DExpress, the segment where we bring you short news stories from the week. This time, we talk to you first about Wilson and its 3D printed, airless basketball. Though we told you about the…
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Once again, it is time for 3DExpress, the segment where we bring you short news stories from the week. This time, we talk to you first about Wilson and its 3D printed, airless basketball. Though we told you about the prototype last year, Wilson has officially announced that the so-called Airless Gen1 Basketball will be available in a limited release from February 16th, 2024. Exciting news for fans of both sports and 3D printing! Next up, Boeing has given a grant to fund an additive manufacturing space lab to advance 3D printing education for students. Learn as well about how OSF Healthcare is using 3D printing for better skin cancer treatment, Desktop Health’s new dental resin and the latest report on the rise of the polymer 3D printing material market. Have a great weekend and happy reading!
Wilson Releases 3D Printed Airless Gen1 Basketball
Last year, Wilson made waves with the announcement of its 3D printed, airless basketball prototype. Now this first-of-its-kind 3D printed basketball, named the Airless Gen1, is available! The basketball is exceptional due to its 3D printed polymer lattice structure which allows it to replicate the bounce, flight and feel of a traditional basketball (all without needing to inflate it). And there have been upgrades since we first saw the prototype, Wilson mentions new perforated channels, refined lattice and different colors (jet black, natural and brown) for this limited release.
Boeing Is Funding the Additive Manufacturing Space Lab
The importance of additive manufacturing in the aeronautics sector is certainly no secret. As one of the first industries to adopt 3D technologies, major aviation companies continue this trend as they continuously look into innovation in their fields. In the latest news, Boing has given a grant to the Space Foundation Discovery Center to establish an 826-square foot “Additive Manufacturing Space Lab.” The goal? To bridge the global skills gap in AM techniques by targeting students who are to be the next generation of engineers and innovators. The move shows the continued importance of 3D printing to Boeing.
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