HP's move into 3-D printing is just the latest in a long list of major manufacturers who have jumped headfirst into the additive manufacturing business.
This slideshow highlights some of the biggest moves by some of the biggest manufacturers and organizations into the 3-D printing industry, including major OEMs, service providers and additive users.
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.