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.

EasyBlank Inventor is an add-on module for Autodesk Inventor software that is specially designed for sheet metal part designers, tool and die designers, and tool cost calculators.

The latest optimization plug-in supports AutoCAD 2010, AutoCAD 2011, 3DS MAX 2010, and 3DS MAX2011.

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.

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

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

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 Package Design and Construction Kit (PACK) is a new collection of over 200 2D and 3D presets, images and assemblies that simplify the creation of open and closed packaging containers.

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

FlexTab™ technology uses injection molding processes to produce unique capsule-shaped dosage forms offering a new platform for formulating pharmaceutical and consumer health products.

Husky will become the closure industry’s only provider of complete injection molding systems, including mold, machine, hot runner, temperature controller, as well as a range of consulting and after-sales services.

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).

FiberSIM was used to compress product development cycle times and reduce costs by eliminating the laborious processes for manually developing plies, creating templates, and digitizing flat patterns.

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.

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

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

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

The second annual National Robotics Week will be held from April 9-17 with a weeklong series of regional events and activities aimed at increasing public awareness of “robo-technology”

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.

20 SCAD industrial design students created more then 200 design concepts for Kids II toys.

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.

Fairings are made via prototyping technologies and leading edge fashion design. Fairings cost between $4,000 and $6,000 depending on the complexity of design and finish materials chosen.

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

Sumitomo offers a range of all-electric, hybrid and hydraulic injection moulding machines with clamping forces ranging from 180 kN through 20,000 kN.

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

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.

FATHOM is a new product development studio for design consulting, 3D printing, model making and rapid prototyping new products, located in Oakland's Jack London Square.

"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."

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

Supported native formats include all major CAD systems; newly supported pathways include 3D PDF as well as JT and STEP with PMI.

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.

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

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

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 3 combined conferences will cover geospatial, 3D scanning, & metrology topics offering a variety of sessions, training, networking, exhibits and new business opportunities.

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.

A 2-week trial version of Graphite is available for download. The trial version is identical in every way to the licensed software.

The EPIC aluminium casting process was developed by Tritech's technical and engineering experts and provides consistent, repeatable, computer-controlled solidification of parts.

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.