WORLDTECHCarbon reaches 1 million 3D-printed cycling saddles as additive manufacturing scales
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Carbon 3D, a product development and additive manufacturing technology company, says it has “reached a major milestone”, with more than 1 million cycling saddles now produced on its end-to-end additive manufacturing platform. November 11, 2026 by Sam Francis Carbon 3D , a product development and additive manufacturing technology company, says it has “reached a major milestone”, with more than 1 million cycling saddles now produced on its end-to-end additive manufacturing platform.
Carbon now partners with 11 saddle brands across the globe and has more than 60 saddle models in production. The milestone reflects the growing role of Carbon Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) in high-performance cycling, with leading brands worldwide using digitally programmed lattice structures to deliver precisely tuned cushioning, support and mechanical performance in end-use products. The landmark comes ahead of Formnext 2026 (Frankfurt, November), where Carbon will put real-world production performance at the center of its show presence.