Connectivity is becoming more and more important for businesses that have adopted 3D printing - connectivity between multiple 3D printers in the same office, between printers in multiple office locations, between printers and computers, etc. Many 3D printers, particularly industrial models, can benefit from Internet of Things capability. IoT company PTC delivers that kind of connectivity through the ThingWorx platform, which enables direct sourcing of data from connected machines within factories or from third party businesses or engineering systems. Today, 3D Systems has announced that they plan to begin embedding ThingWorx within their 3D printers. The decision is part of a plan to shift away from prototyping and more towards 3D printed production, maximizing printer availability and productivity. Read more at 3DPrint.com: http://3dprint.com/175280/3d-systems-ptc-thingworx/