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FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, USA, May 1, 2014—Wohlers Associates, Inc. today announced the publication of Wohlers Report 2014. The report marks the 19th consecutive year of its availability. The new publication provides an in-depth review and analysis of the additive manufacturing and 3D printing—terms that are used interchangeably—worldwide. It includes industry growth, competitive products and services, and a futuristic perspective on an industry that has created tremendous interest and excitement in the recent…

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FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, USA, May 23, 2013—Wohlers Associates, Inc. today announced the release of the Wohlers Report 2013, the company’s annual in-depth analysis of additive manufacturing and 3D printing worldwide. Wohlers Report 2013 covers all aspects of 3D printing, including its history, applications, processes, manufacturers, and materials. It documents important developments from the past 18 months, covers R&D and collaboration activities in government, academia, and industry, and summarizes the state of the…

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FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, USA, May 21, 2013—Wohlers Associates, Inc. today announced the release of the Wohlers Report 2013, the company’s annual in-depth analysis of additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing worldwide. The report reveals trends that suggest the U.S. may be losing its competitive advantage in the AM industry. Wohlers Report 2013 covers all aspects of additive manufacturing, including its history, applications, processes, manufacturers, and materials. It documents important developments from the…

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FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, USA, May 15, 2012—Wohlers Associates, Inc. today announced the publication of Wohlers Report 2012, an in-depth analysis of additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing worldwide. This new edition marks the 17th consecutive year of its publication. The report is the most thorough and comprehensive document of its kind. Its 287 pages are packed with up-to-date and practical information that includes 30 charts and graphs, 55 tables, and…

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FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, USA, May 16, 2011—Wohlers Associates, Inc. today announced the publication of Wohlers Report 2011, an annual global study on the additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing state of the industry. This 270-page report, considered by many to be the industry’s “Bible,” marks its 16th consecutive year of publication. Additive manufacturing is the process of joining materials to make objects from 3D model data, usually layer upon layer, as…

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FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, USA, October 12, 2010—Wohlers Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce a strengthened relationship with Mr. Tim Caffrey, an additive manufacturing industry veteran. Caffrey has worked closely with Wohlers Associates on many projects over a period of more than 10 years. An example is the company’s annual industry study (the current edition is Wohlers Report 2010) that the company has published for 15 years. His role will expand with…

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FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, USA, May 5, 2010—Wohlers Associates, Inc. today announced the publication of Wohlers Report 2010, a 250-page analysis of the newest developments and trends in additive manufacturing (AM) worldwide. AM is the process of joining materials to make objects from 3D model data, usually layer upon layer, as opposed to subtractive manufacturing methodologies. Additive manufacturing is used to build physical models, prototypes, patterns, tooling components, and production parts…

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FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, USA, May 4, 2009—Wohlers Associates, Inc. today announced the publication of Wohlers Report 2009, a 250-page analysis of the newest developments and trends in additive manufacturing (AM) worldwide. AM systems build parts layer by layer and are used for a wide range of applications, including design review and validation, fit and function prototyping, pattern making, and tooling. Increasingly, AM is being used for custom and replacement part manufacturing,…

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FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, USA, May 1, 2008—Wohlers Associates, Inc. today announced the publication of Wohlers Report 2008, a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the new developments and trends in additive fabrication (AF) worldwide. AF technology encompasses a wide range of applications, including design review, concept modeling, prototyping, pattern making, and tooling. It is also being used to manufacture products that are difficult or impossible to produce any other way. The market…

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