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SmarTech’s First Report on Space Industry AM Forecasts $5.5 Billion Market by 2027 Aerospace

SmarTech Publishing, the leading industry analyst firm in the 3DP/ additive manufacturing market has just issued a new report titled, “Additive Manufacturing for Space Industry Applications: from Earth to Orbit and Beyond”. In this first Space Industry AM report, the firm projects that the yearly value of AM manufactured parts in the space industry will reach $4.7 billion, driving nearly $1 billion in yearly sales of AM equipment, software and materials.

Disney Shows Ultra Detailed 3D Model of Upcoming Star Wars Land Theme Park AM Software

Disney Shows Ultra Detailed 3D Model of Upcoming Star Wars Land Theme Park AM Software

Two Star Wars-inspired lands are currently under construction at the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort. The first detailed 3D model of Star Wars Land (now officially called Galaxy’s Edge) is on display this weekend at the 2017 D23 Expo. Both Star Wars-inspired lands will transport guests to a never-before-seen planet, a remote trading port and one of the last stops before Wild Space, where Star Wars characters and their stories come to life.

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Inside 3D Printing Korea conference & expo in Seoul…What’s happening in Korea? AM Industry

Last month brought a host of interesting events to South Korea, and one of the most interesting was the 2017 Inside 3D Printing Korea Conference & Expo in Seoul. Like years past, the event was held again at the expansive Kintex Exhibition Hall in Seoul. This event is in its fourth year, having its initial episode in 2014. And while that may not seem like a lot, it has been very interesting to observe the changes in the Korean market through the lens of this show.