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3D-Printed Skateboards

SD3D Created a Fully Functional Skateboard with Additive Manufacturing

— October 11, 2016 — Lifestyle
From the trucks to the wheels to the board itself, this 3D-printed skateboard boasts an incredible custom construction.

The creators of the board, SD3D, took inspiration from a 3D-printed deck design on Thingverse, which the team improved upon in order to prevent bowing in the middle section. From there, the rest of the skateboard's components were created with a variety of different materials and printing technologies, which ultimately led to the creation of the fully 3D-printed skateboard.

The 3D-printed skateboard was sent to Braille Skateboarding, a popular YouTube channel, for rigorous testing. While the board did eventually snaps as part of the trial run, the team from the media channel seems to be quite impressed with the board made entirely with additive manufacturing.
Trend Themes
1. Customizable Skateboards - The use of 3D printing in skateboard manufacturing allows for personalized designs and shapes, creating opportunities for unique, one-of-a-kind skateboards.
2. Additive Manufacturing in Sports Equipment - The successful creation of 3D-printed skateboards showcases the potential for using additive manufacturing to produce high-performance and customized sports equipment in various disciplines.
3. Sustainable Manufacturing in the Skateboarding Industry - 3D printing technology can reduce waste and environmental impact in skateboard production by enabling on-demand manufacturing, minimizing excess inventory and material waste.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Equipment Manufacturing - The successful application of 3D printing in skateboard manufacturing highlights the potential for innovation and disruption in the broader sports equipment manufacturing industry.
2. Additive Manufacturing - The use of 3D printing technology to create fully functional skateboards opens up opportunities for further exploration and expansion of additive manufacturing in various product sectors.
3. Sustainable Product Development - The adoption of 3D-printed skateboards demonstrates a pathway for the skateboarding industry and other sectors to incorporate sustainable manufacturing practices and reduce their environmental impact.
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