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.

The Arcam A2 builds functional metal parts layer by layer using an electron beam to melt a metal powder to the exact geometry dictated by a 3D CAD model.

Freeform Version 12 adds over 50 new features and enhancements to the company’s proven Freeform 3D modeling platform.

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.

The operation has proforma annual sales of approximately $24M, 130 employees and has 100,000 square feet of manufacturing space.

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.

UDL manufactures a wide range of quality castings in ferrous alloys for the automotive and related industries in India.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Kubotek KeyView enables you to visualize and analyze CAD models without a CAD license.

SolidCAM opened a new office in Schramberg, Germany for the sales and support team with two training rooms, a new technology center with CNC machine tools for milling up to 5axes and mill-turn.

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.

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”

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.

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.

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.

The WTHX represents the first time that a plastic heat exchanger has been manufactured through Stratasys' Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM®) technology.

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

This mobile solution will introduce users to the NEi Nastran finite element solver used to analyze the stress of structures and mechanical components.

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.

Permabond 940 is the choice product for use as an infiltrant for toughening prototypes made with 3D printing.

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.

The PRDC, which will become an innovation center for the company, is scheduled to be operational by the second half of 2012.

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.

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.

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

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.

New film eliminates surface defects problematic with other scratch resitant films and is flexible through 180 degrees