数字光合成(DLS) 3D printing companyCarbonhas expanded its获奖line of consumer case-studies in a new luxury eyewear product line. Working withJ of JINS，，，，in Japan, the company has helped create the new Neuron4D range, adding a layer of lattice-like padding to the arms of the glasses for enhanced comfort and fit.
定于10月31日首次亮相Neuron4d由碳提供动力眼镜将使消费者退回25,000日元，相当于230美元 - 比最新的“碳动力”少70美元阿迪达斯的Alphaedge 4D鞋。
The consumer age of Carbon 3D printing
Carbon成立于2013年Alex和Nikita Ermoshkin，Edward Samulski，Steve Nelson和Joseph“ Joe”和Philip Desimone博士。到目前为止，该公司已经活跃了六年，该公司已筹集了超过2.6亿美元的增长资金，最近一轮将看到该公司价值超过24亿美元。
A favorite of the consumer goods industry, Carbon is well known for its work on theFutureCraft 4D 3D printed midsole project与阿迪达斯。最近，该公司还与football headgear producer Riddell，，，，and another with领先的美国自行车制造商Specialized。但是，这并不是说该公司也没有在其他部门取得进展。今年2月，Carbon通过引入M2D，扩展了M2产品线specially for use in dentistry。In healthcare, the company also has the financial backing of the Johnson & Johnson Innovation. Ford, Lamborghini, BMW, and Aptiv in automotive are also all working with Carbon 3D printing technology, Ford specifically using it for production parts, including components for the福特F-150猛禽和福特野马GT500。
Taking comment from its recent investment round Dr. DeSimone said, “With the Carbon Platform, powered by our Digital Light Synthesis technology, companies are finally breaking free of the constraints of traditional polymer manufacturing methods to make what’s next now, and at speeds and volumes never before possible.”
J of JINS Neuron4D range
The JINS eyewear brand was founded in Japan in 2001, expanding into the U.S. with a San Francisco store in 2015. The J of JINS brand is an arm of the company that currently operates solely in Japan.
Neuron4dis a new range from J of JINS that features 3D printed padding on the arms of two unisex styles: the “Wellington” and the “Boston.” As with the RiddellSpeedflex精密钻石头盔，，，，the padding on these glasses is intended to mold to the shape of the head for enhanced comfort and “breathability.” The padding lattice is assembled from a series of polygons, 3D printed with “a gradation of hardness in 0.1mm units” becoming softer toward the temple.
Both Wellington and Boston styles of the Neuron4D glasses are available in a 2 different colors, with the option of three different lenses. Currently open to pre-order, each style is limited to a run of 30 pairs, scheduled to be shipped sequentially from October 31.
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Featured image shows Neuron4D powered by Carbon glasses from J of JINS. Image via J of JINS
