A Game Changer: Crafting the Future of Hockey Gear with AM

Additive manufacturing (AM) popularity is growing rapidly within the consumer product and sporting goods application space. This series examines the AM innovations that are transforming industries, in this case, sporting goods. Safety, stamina, and grit are all enhanced by precise equipment designs that provide a perfect fit for professional and recreational athletes. AM is the only technology that can deliver custom designs at the fast pace that sporting goods suppliers require.  In this episode, Host Fabian Alefeld is joined by Engineering Manager for Advanced Product Development at Bauer Hockey, Thierry Krick. Thierry and the team at Bauer use EOS technology to design and produce protective equipment and customized products for hockey players. Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Cale Makar recently won MVP while wearing a custom Bauer hockey helmet, made in part with industrial 3D printing.  Comments about the show or wish to share your AM journey? Contact us at [email protected]. The Additive Snack Podcast is brought to you by EOS. Key Takeaways: [3:08] Why is AM suitable for designing high-tech sports equipment? [4:01] Thierry explains how a small piece of foam sparked a complete manufacturing revolution at Bauer Hockey. [10:45] Why Thierry chose powder technology to be the production path for the future at Bauer. [15:43] From R&D to production, Thierry shares the many different assets involved in creating a viable sports helmet. [20:29] Thierry reveals the hockey helmet and explains how each helmet is fitted to an athlete's head.  [25:24] How athletes can get their own Perfect Fit Helmet from Bauer. 

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Join host Fabian Alefeld and a range of guests as they discuss all things additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing news, with interviews and real-world stories to educate and entertain. Each episode, Fabian talks to AM experts, professionals in specialist fields, and 3D printing users from all walks of life to deliver a well-rounded view on the state of AM. Cut through the confusion surrounding polymer and metal additive manufacturing solutions with our digestible, down-to-earth discussions that deliver insights into common mistakes and best practice tips so you can get a clear understanding of AM — layer for layer. Whether you’re curious about 3D printing technology for the aerospace industry, a deep dive into post processing, or applications of injection molding — we leave no spare parts behind. We want to provide you with the additive insight needed to stay laser focused and leverage every opportunity 3D printing materials have to offer. Join us for an Additive Snack and we’ll help you and your business achieve growth and success through the latest developments in AM. No marketing B.S. and no product pitches. Just the education, inspiration and information you and your organization need to drive business growth, brought to you by global AM leader EOS. Get ready to feed your AM knowledge and find your path to success!