Advanced 3D-printing technology is being used to make new helmets. Well, helmet liners, anyway, but this is still ground-breaking stuff. Helmet manufacturer Riddell has teamed up with the company Carbon for a process that involves first scanning a player’s noggin, then 3D-printing seven custom, form-fitting helmet pads that perfectly fit said noggin. The NFL is the primary […]
Kreigs-Ballok VR practice field closer to reality
The Baltimore Ravens, or the Ionath Krakens? After learning about this story, I’m not sure I can tell “scifi” apart from “modern day.” This year the Ravens will be using “mixed reality” as part of their game prep. What is “mixed reality?” It is projecting an artificial image onto a real surface. In this case, […]