3D printing company Formlabs and 3D software and scanner manufacturer 3Shape showcased 3D printing solution for mass produced customized earbuds at CES 2018

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January 15, 2018

Briefing	Custom 3D Printed Earbuds – 3D printing company Formlabs and 3D software and scanner maker 3Shape demonstrated solution for mass producing custom 3D printed earbuds at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018 3D Printing Process – 3D scans ear to get measurements, with digital file sent to 3D printer for printing; after which, parts are rinsed in isopropyl alcohol, then post-cured Benefits – Offers more comfort, noise cancellation, stability, and durability compared to standard headphones Applications – Include hearing aids, premium earphones, musician in-ear monitors, and other hearing protections
Accelerator	3D Printing
Market Disruption	Customized, On-Demand Offerings
Sector	Information Technology
Organization	3Shape, Formlabs
Source	"On-demand custom earbuds, manufactured with 3D printing," Formlabs, https://formlabs.com/; Caliendo, H., "Formlabs process to deliver custom 3D-printed earbuds", Additive Manufacturing, https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/; Saunders, S., "Formlabs showcasing new 3D printing resins and mass customization solutions at CES 2018", 3DPrint.com, https://3dprint.com/; AcceleratingBiz analysis
Original Publication Date	January 11, 2018

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