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Unica: Selle Italia’s 3D Printed Saddle that Adapts to Cyclists’ Pressure
Selle Italia has unveiled Unica, a saddle whose inner padding is designed and 3D-printed based on each user’s pressure data. The saddle is purchased through authorized retailers, where the cyclist undergoes a preliminary analysis. The company aims to improve comfort…
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Selle Italia has unveiled Unica, a saddle whose inner padding is designed and 3D-printed based on each user’s pressure data. The saddle is purchased through authorized retailers, where the cyclist undergoes a preliminary analysis. The company aims to improve comfort and performance at the primary point of contact with the bicycle.
Selle Italia explains that 3D-printed saddles offer differentiated cushioning zones. In Unica, the reticular structure of the padding, that is, a network of small interconnected cells, is not based on predefined zones. It is designed for each cyclist based on pressure mapping performed with idmatch, Selle Italia’s measurement system. At this time, Selle Italia has not specified which 3D printing technology it uses to manufacture Unica’s padding.
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