Superman, One Year Later, and the 3D Printing You Didn’t Notice

• Last year’s Superman film had a lot going for it. A new director, James Gunn, who came over from Marvel after the success of his Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy,...

Last year’s Superman film had a lot going for it. A new director, James Gunn, who came over from Marvel after the success of his Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy, brought a new direction to DC Studios. It was a fresh tone for the superhero powerhouse that is DC. New characters, new ideas, and yes, even a superdog. Truly, there was plenty to talk about. It also worked at the box office, opening to around $220 million globally and giving DC a much-needed win. But one of the more interesting parts of the film’s story happened behind the scenes. And although it didn’t make the headlines, 3D printing played a key role in how the film came together. Most people watching the movie aren’t thinking about who built the suit, the robots, or the creatures, but that’s where a lot of the real work happ