Today is seemingly filled with acquisition announcements within the 3D printing industry. Today 3D Systems has announced the acquisition of Belgium-based LayerWise. LayerWise specializes in the metal 3D printing of objects, especially within the medical and aerospace industries. The acquisition will immediately add revenue to 3D Systems' financial statements, and will provide the company with yet a further lead within the area of advanced metal additive manufacturing. More details on this interesting acquisition can be found here: http://3dprint.com/13859/3d-systems-layerwise

Below is a picture of a 3D printed jaw, the first ever, which LayerWise fabricated two years ago for implantation: