06/08/2026
How do you take a 3D-printed musical accessory from prototype to serial production? Together with 1zu1 (part of the Prototal Group), Fliphead did exactly that with their flute mouthpiece.
They developed a 3D-printed mouthpiece that allows flutists to play their c-flute vertically, with the more relaxed posture of a saxophone and the tonal character of an Irish low flute.
Early LCD-printed prototypes presented challenges around consistency, scalability and surface texture. Switching to EOS SLS printing with PA2200 enabled repeatable production, while PostPro v***r smoothing created the smooth, sealed surface required for optimal sound quality and hygiene standards.
Read the full case study here: https://hubs.ly/Q04s4H4M0