The system has two build modes: 37.5 microns and 50 microns XY resolution; and the Z layer thickness is user selectable between 1 micron and 200 microns in 1 micron increments.

3DSOM Pro generates photo-realistic 3D models from images of real objects.  With the 3DSOM Pro Viewer Java applet, interactive plugin-free 3D content can easily be created for websites.

Malcom Hot Air Knife Systems can fully dry metallic surfaces to prevent corrosion and prepare them for subsequent processes.

The Protomat S-Series are used for manufacturing prototype circuit boards, machining housings and front panels.

Bayer MaterialScience develops photopolymer films needing no chemical or thermal treatment, enabling the mass production of 3D holograms.

PolyWorks V12 is scheduled for pre-release in April 2011, and will be demonstrated at the Control trade show held in Stuttgart, Germany, on May 3-6

KeyShot™ is an interactive raytracing and global illumination program developed by Luxion for both PC and Mac that breaks down the complexity of creating photographic images from 3D models.

BlankWorks develops optimal blank shapes and accounts for material stretch and deformation as well as bending. It is specifically designed for estimators, engineers, account managers and tool and die designers.

Private, non-commercial use of MEDUSA4 Personal is completely free of charge. Those wishing to use the software for commercial purposes can do so on a pay-per-result basis.

3D PDF Converter converts native 3D CAD data to rich, interactive 3D PDF documents.  There is a free 21-day trial available for download.

CAD Crowd provides a marketplace for buyers and providers of CAD services, with a new CAD library for sharing files.

There are 57 tutorial videos available explaining different functionalities of SURFCAM.

Event will feature demonstrations by: Artaic, Blank Label, CloudFab, Custom Made, FashionPlaytes, F.Rock, Gemvara, Loom Decor and Zyrra.

Features include walk-in quick-measure, one-click CAD-measure, collision-free CAD-teach, virtual simulation, real-time verification, advanced path planning, CAD alignment, datum alignment and many more smart functions.

Using tsElements, you can import concept models and surface designs from subdivision modeling applications directly into SolidWorks.

The Micronic 82flex will be shown and demonstrated on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at the offices of International Electronic Components in Santa Clara, California.

Advanced Laser Materials (ALM) is a provider of high performance sintering materials for prototyping and manufacturing processes.

Bonzai3d version 2.4 includes support for Maxwell Render, access to the Manual when shift clicking on the Menu items, better support for certain international keyboards.

The unveiling of the first prototype URBEE, with its completed body, occurred at the TEDxWinnipeg event on September 15th at the Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG).

A 7-axis laser measuring device scanned the original tailpieces. That data was then used to generate highly accurate 3D CAD models of the violin and cello tailpieces.

The workshop will be held in Orlando, FL on April 13th, 2011 from 2pm-8pm and cover 3D scanning, 3D printing, reverse engineering, computer aided inspection and rapid prototyping.

The conference focuses on optimizing process manufacturing including presentations in Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain operations.

Elecworks is used to integrate electrical schematics into SolidWorks and aids designers in associating electrical requirements with their mechanical projects.

In order to purchase the downloadable courses, visitors will first download a guided tour to see the level of detail involved in TEDCF Publishing training courses.

Geomagic Freeform is an organic design software which features a rich set of hybrid modeling tools.

ENGEL Medical Days will be held June 15-16, 2011 at ENGEL Machinery Inc., 3740 Board Road, York, PA, 17406.

Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG will be holding a in-house exhibition at their Gosheim, Germany location from April 13 to 16, 2011.

The Quickparts sample kit includes 15 samples. The kit also comes complete with an Injection Molding design guide and literature regarding Quickparts’ complete product offering.

HaasTec, scheduled for March 10 through 12, 2011, from 10 am to 4 pm daily, will include machine demos, factory tours, a catered lunch, and more.

Ironwood Plastics specializes in close tolerance molding, insert molding, reel-to-reel molding, overmolding, foam in place, high-temperature materials, tooling/engineering, laser scanning and secondary operations.

Evonik’s PA 12 is the principal PA 12 raw material used by all suppliers of LS materials.

XVL Player can be downloaded for free and enables full viewing, measurement, markup, cross-section and animation playback of a 3D model in the XVL format.

The Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS) will be held April 19th-21st at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Ohio.

Botmill offers a inexpensive 3D printer available preassembled or a DIY kit with PLA or ABS material.

"ExactFlat leverages the engineering and CAD data within Autodesk Inventor to automate and simplify the manual, time consuming, and costly processes for flattening 3D models into 2D flat patterns."

Company claims initial prototype will increase the power output of solar cells by at least 300%.

A Grand Opening event is planned for October 26th, 2011 and will run from 10:00am – 2:00pm at the Lake Forest, California facility.

Prizes in five categories - Industry, Research, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), Non-European countries and Lifetime achievement - will be presented at the award ceremony in Budapest on 19 May.

Polycarbonate is used in prototyping applications where transparent or electrically non-conductive parts are needed, which cannot be made from sheet metal.

BioPlastek 2011 will take place on June 27-29, 2011 at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City.  There will be over 40 presentations from the bioplastics industry.

Event will feature about 800 exhibitors and 750 machines valued at Rs.1,400 crore (over $300 million) at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre.

Carbon nanofibbers are incorporated into thermoplastics to facilitate the electrostatic dissipation.

ChiTAG brings together 20,000+ consumers, inventors, manufacturers, retailers and members of the media to play, promote and celebrate the creation of toys and games.

The issue features articles regarding Ethernet throughput on NXP ARM Microcontrollers, developing the next generation of human interfaces, and standardizing healthcare device connectivity.

Under the agreement, ALM will act as a majority shareholder obtaining 51 percent of the Integra shares.

Acquisition will expand the company’s full range of injection molding and rapid prototyping services to production of true micro-molded components and devices from highly engineered materials.

TNG Visual Effects two new Canadian locations in Toronto and Vancouver will offer 3D scanning services for clients on location.