3D Systems  (NYSE:DDD) announced that it plans to present at the Stifel Technology, Internet and Media Conference 2014 on Monday, February 10, 2014 at 10:55 AM PT at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, CA. Damon Gregoire, Senior Vice President and CFO, will update investors on the operational and strategic progress the company is making.

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Investors are invited to follow the real-time audio webcast of the presentation that will be available on 3D Systems’ website under the Investor Relations section at 3DSystems.com/investor.

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Objex Unlimited

36 Fieldway Road,

Toronto, Ontario M8Z 3L2

 

Objex Unlimited is a 3D printing studio located in Toronto.  We take pride in all of our products and services, offering the newest, and highest quality methods of production. With a highly skilled team of trained individuals we have no doubt that we can offer your business alternatives, which will save you work, time, and money. We use advanced 3D Printing Technology to produce Rapid Prototypes and highly detailed Concept Models directly from CAD Drawings. We can bring your CAD designs to life by creating real parts you can use and models that you can hold in your hand. Our commitment to you is to deliver in DAYS. Don’t let prototype production hold up your design cycle. Objex Unlimited is an Authorized Distributor of Artec 3D Scanners and 3D Systems Professional 3D Printers.

 

Contact Information

Phone: 416-233-7165

Email: sales@objexunlimited.com

Monday-Friday 10am-6pm EST

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When purchasing a 3D printer one should ask himself or herself “Six 3D Printer Buying Decisions” questions before proceeding. The current array of buyable 3D printers is the largest in the history of the world, so having some parameters to make a decision is a good thing. The questions aren’t actually about 3D printers but rather about you. This is because the choice of 3D printer must fit its owner and that’s you.

 

 Six 3D Printer Buying Decisions

Technical:

How technical are you?  Are you comfortable building electronic and mechanical assemblies? How do you feel if a machine breaks? Do you feel excited about the opportunity to fix it? Or are you struck with fear and asking yourself, “who do I know that could fix this for me?” The answer will help you determine whether to purchase a 3D printer kit or a pre-assembled unit.

 

Time:

How much spare time do you have? How much of that spare time are you willing to put toward your 3D printing habit? If you don’t have a lot of time to devote to your machine, then perhaps you should seek machines that are pre-assembled and come with a reputation for reliability. On the other hand, if you don’t have very much time to spare, you might want to reconsider the 3D printing thing entirely.

 

Purpose:

What do you intend on making? Is it artwork (PLA suitable)? Is it Mechanical parts (ABS suitable)? How large might your desired objects be? If you can answer these questions, you will know the size and capabilities of your target machine.

 

Environment:

Where will you situate your machine? Is it in an area that can be ventilated outdoors easily? If not, then you should not be 3D printing ABS plastic indoors and might require a PLA-only machine. Also, consider how much noise you can withstand. While most current 3D printers are pretty quiet, there are still a few noisy ones available.

 

Wallet:

What’s your budget? CAD $500? $1000? $2000? The amount of money you spend on a machine will quickly narrow your choices, so long as they are compatible with the answers to the previous questions.

 

Operating System:

Most software’s for personal 3D printers these days is multi-platform, but sometimes it is not. Almost always you’ll find Windows compatibility and often Macintosh – but not always. Linux is more frequently left off the list. The moral of the story is: check out the software compatibility with your own equipment before you proceed, or you’ll be in for a surprise.

 

If you know the answers to these questions before shopping, you’ll have a much better chance of selecting a 3D printer that will succeed and meet all your needs.

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Objex Unlimited

36 Fieldway Road,

Toronto, Ontario M8Z 3L2

 

Objex Unlimited is a 3D printing studio located in Toronto.  We take pride in all of our products and services, offering the newest, and highest quality methods of production. With a highly skilled team of trained individuals we have no doubt that we can offer your business alternatives, which will save you work, time, and money. We use advanced 3D Printing Technology to produce Rapid Prototypes and highly detailed Concept Models directly from CAD Drawings. We can bring your CAD designs to life by creating real parts you can use and models that you can hold in your hand. Our commitment to you is to deliver in DAYS. Don’t let prototype production hold up your design cycle. Objex Unlimited is an Authorized Distributor of Artec 3D Scanners and 3D Systems Professional 3D Printers.

 

Contact Information

Phone: 416-233-7165

Email: sales@objexunlimited.com

Monday-Friday 10am-6pm EST

ProJet® 4500

Professional 3D Printer

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The industry’s only continuous tone full-colour plastic 3D printer
Combine the Power of Vibrant Full Colour With Durable Plastic Materials

The ProJet® 4500 gives you the power to make ready-to-use, flexible, strong parts, coloured pixel by pixel, with superior surface quality. This office-friendly 3D printer is quick and efficient, and features intuitive operation controls, so you can ensure high productivity and cut operating costs.

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The world of 3D printing is still young and growing tremendously in all corners of the world. Not only are there more 3D printer manufactures and 3DP stores but also 3D printing conferences. The latest is the 3D Printer World Expo in Burbank, CA, which will be taking place on January 31 and February 1.

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The Toronto Public Library will offer an Intro to 3D Design course through their new Digital Innovation Hub this Saturday. The Digital Innovation Hub is home to 3D printers, 3D scanners, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi – among other technology and is set to open February 4th.

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Hubs like the one at the Toronto Library are incredible resources and opportunities for people who would like to learn more about 3D design, 3D technology and even give 3D printing a try. All without having to invest a lot of time and money.

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“The world is a complex system of biodiversity, individual components interacting, giving and taking from one another. As we begin to truly understand this concept, we can begin to harness the power of living in symbiosis with our environment.” Take seaweed, for instance. Researchers at the University of Wollongong (UOW) in Australia have been farming and processing seaweeds that will then be used biomaterials such as cell carriers in medical implants.

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Seaweed extracts are already commonly used in variety of goods such as toothpaste, paint, and ice cream.  However, research in the field of glycobiology (the study of complex sugars called glycans in living organisms) is showing that seaweed has a major role to play in the development on new and biologically active materials for medical treatments.

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