The CEO of Type A Machines has spearheaded the launch of the Bay Area Advanced Manufacturing (BAAM) Hub. The hub has 12 member companies, all non-competitive with one another, working together to turn ideas into objects. The Hub features an entire ecosystems of 3d scanners, printers, materials, and services which streamline the research and development process for these companies. More details on BAAM and how to join can be found here: http://3dprint.com/18734/baam-hub-3d-print