Technology and IIoT

Inside 3-D Printing [Slideshow]

April 7, 2014

"A lot of people ask me if 3-D printing will end up in the house. That is the wrong question. The right question is, in which room will your 3-D printer reside?"

Travis M. Hessman

Last week, 3-D printer manufacturers, software designers, innovators, makers and industry insiders all flocked to New York City's Javits Center for an intensive two-day conference and expo highlighting the latest trends, popups and disruptions to hit the industry.

With keynotes from 3D Systems CEO, Avi Reichental; Autodesk CEO, Carl Bass; and GE Global Research's advanced manufacturing champion, Christine Furstoss, attendees received a thorough inside view of the technologies and applications that are changing the manufacturing world.

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About the Author

Travis M. Hessman | Editor-in-Chief

Travis Hessman is the editor-in-chief and senior content director for IndustryWeek and New Equipment Digest. He began his career as an intern at IndustryWeek in 2001 and later served as IW's technology and innovation editor. Today, he combines his experience as an educator, a writer, and a journalist to help address some of the most significant challenges in the manufacturing industry, with a particular focus on leadership, training, and the technologies of smart manufacturing.