Is there a 3D printer in your future? It’s really no longer a question of if, but when. That’s because now, after more than three decades, the technology known officially as “additive manufacturing” is finally maturing and mainstreaming—and transforming modern manufacturing in the process.

According to Wohlers Associates, a Colorado-based manufacturing consulting firm, 3D printing company revenues have seen a 16% compound annual growth rate over the past decade. That is partly because the last 10 years have also seen 3D printing companies making major technological strides while substantially lowering costs.

	The PWA Kickoff Reception event also marks the official debut of the newly remodeled SEMA Garage.

By Monika Earle

All SEMA members are invited to attend the PWA Kickoff Reception, taking place Sunday, August 30, 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California.     

“While the SEMA Garage has played a key role in assisting hundreds of manufacturers since opening just a couple of years ago, we are excited and anticipate that the improvements will allow us to reach thousands of members,” said Mike Spagnola, SEMA vice president, OEM and product development. “Our new equipment is highly advanced and helps members bring products to market in a quick and low-cost manner.”

The event marks the official debut of the newly remodeled SEMA Garage. Featuring an all-new emissions lab, upgraded FARO Arm scanner and 3D printer, state-of-the-art training facility and more, the SEMA Garage is available to help all industry manufacturers develop products faster, more accurately and affordably.

“We hope that the industry is able to take the time to join us for the PWA Kickoff Reception, so that they can see the equipment firsthand in action,” said Spagnola. “We appreciate the PWA opening their event up to the entire industry and allowing us to host them at the SEMA Garage.”

To learn more about the event and to RSVP, visit www.sema.org/pwa-reception.

	The PWA Kickoff Reception event also marks the official debut of the newly remodeled SEMA Garage.

By Monika Earle

All SEMA members are invited to attend the PWA Kickoff Reception, taking place Sunday, August 30, 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California.     

“While the SEMA Garage has played a key role in assisting hundreds of manufacturers since opening just a couple of years ago, we are excited and anticipate that the improvements will allow us to reach thousands of members,” said Mike Spagnola, SEMA vice president, OEM and product development. “Our new equipment is highly advanced and helps members bring products to market in a quick and low-cost manner.”

The event marks the official debut of the newly remodeled SEMA Garage. Featuring an all-new emissions lab, upgraded FARO Arm scanner and 3D printer, state-of-the-art training facility and more, the SEMA Garage is available to help all industry manufacturers develop products faster, more accurately and affordably.

“We hope that the industry is able to take the time to join us for the PWA Kickoff Reception, so that they can see the equipment firsthand in action,” said Spagnola. “We appreciate the PWA opening their event up to the entire industry and allowing us to host them at the SEMA Garage.”

To learn more about the event and to RSVP, visit www.sema.org/pwa-reception.

	The PWA Kickoff Reception event also marks the official debut of the newly remodeled SEMA Garage.

By Monika Earle

All SEMA members are invited to attend the PWA Kickoff Reception, taking place Sunday, August 30, 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California.     

“While the SEMA Garage has played a key role in assisting hundreds of manufacturers since opening just a couple of years ago, we are excited and anticipate that the improvements will allow us to reach thousands of members,” said Mike Spagnola, SEMA vice president, OEM and product development. “Our new equipment is highly advanced and helps members bring products to market in a quick and low-cost manner.”

The event marks the official debut of the newly remodeled SEMA Garage. Featuring an all-new emissions lab, upgraded FARO Arm scanner and 3D printer, state-of-the-art training facility and more, the SEMA Garage is available to help all industry manufacturers develop products faster, more accurately and affordably.

“We hope that the industry is able to take the time to join us for the PWA Kickoff Reception, so that they can see the equipment firsthand in action,” said Spagnola. “We appreciate the PWA opening their event up to the entire industry and allowing us to host them at the SEMA Garage.”

To learn more about the event and to RSVP, visit www.sema.org/pwa-reception.

By SEMA Editors

This Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is tagged with a corporate-sounding name: FCA. According to SpiedBilde, it's the first time Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles has stuck its initials on one of its cars.

In addition to the FCA badge, this Hellcat is flaunting a distinctive new red-white-blue color scheme, using navy stripes over the car, matching navy wheels and red mirror caps and trim around the grille. Other than the finish, this is, apparently, a standard Hellcat underneath. The Hellcat badges were also painted matte white to match the car. However, the FCA appeared where SRT is normally placed.

Whether or not this is a one-off or a model that will be available to the public is unknown. Dodge is having no problem selling Hellcat versions of the Charger and Challenger, and marketing another special edition would not be out of the question. But the FCA badge is particularly unusual, given that the company rarely uses the badging on any of its products.

Whatever the reasoning for the FCA badge, this is a sharp addition to the Challenger lineup, even if it may only appear on the company's letterhead.

By SEMA Editors

This Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is tagged with a corporate-sounding name: FCA. According to SpiedBilde, it's the first time Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles has stuck its initials on one of its cars.

In addition to the FCA badge, this Hellcat is flaunting a distinctive new red-white-blue color scheme, using navy stripes over the car, matching navy wheels and red mirror caps and trim around the grille. Other than the finish, this is, apparently, a standard Hellcat underneath. The Hellcat badges were also painted matte white to match the car. However, the FCA appeared where SRT is normally placed.

Whether or not this is a one-off or a model that will be available to the public is unknown. Dodge is having no problem selling Hellcat versions of the Charger and Challenger, and marketing another special edition would not be out of the question. But the FCA badge is particularly unusual, given that the company rarely uses the badging on any of its products.

Whatever the reasoning for the FCA badge, this is a sharp addition to the Challenger lineup, even if it may only appear on the company's letterhead.

By SEMA Editors

This Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is tagged with a corporate-sounding name: FCA. According to SpiedBilde, it's the first time Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles has stuck its initials on one of its cars.

In addition to the FCA badge, this Hellcat is flaunting a distinctive new red-white-blue color scheme, using navy stripes over the car, matching navy wheels and red mirror caps and trim around the grille. Other than the finish, this is, apparently, a standard Hellcat underneath. The Hellcat badges were also painted matte white to match the car. However, the FCA appeared where SRT is normally placed.

Whether or not this is a one-off or a model that will be available to the public is unknown. Dodge is having no problem selling Hellcat versions of the Charger and Challenger, and marketing another special edition would not be out of the question. But the FCA badge is particularly unusual, given that the company rarely uses the badging on any of its products.

Whatever the reasoning for the FCA badge, this is a sharp addition to the Challenger lineup, even if it may only appear on the company's letterhead.