CHATSWORTH, Calif.— The 3DS Users Group (3DSUG) announces Dr. Paul Jacobs will be the keynote speaker at the 2009 Annual 3DSUG Conference to be held March 15-19, 2009 at the Hilton Daytona Beach Florida. Dr. Jacobs will address the 3DS Users Group March 16, 2009.
Dr. Jacobs currently works as a consultant to the rapid prototyping and direct manufacturing industries. He is well known for authoring the book Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing: Fundamentals of StereoLithography which was published in 1992.
Dr. Paul Jacobs started his career with 3D Systems Corporation in 1989 becoming the Director of Research and Development. Dr. Jacobs, along with his peers, developed and perfected processes like AccuMax(R) for accuracy and machine calibration plus build styles such as WEAVE(R), STAR-WEAVE(R), ACES(R), and QuickCast(R). Dr. Jacobs has many patents in the Stereolithography arena as well as many accolades for his work in the development and implementation of the various Stereolithography processes and applications.
“As Chairperson of the 2009 3DSUG, I am pleased that Dr. Paul Jacobs will be the keynote speaker to kick off our Conference,” said 3DSUG Chairperson Brian Bauman. “Dr. Jacobs’ presentations are always educational and inspiring and hope everyone can make it to the 2009 meeting to hear Dr. Paul Jacobs speak.”
2008 marked the 20th anniversary of the annual 3DS Users Group Conference. The 3DSUG is noted for unveiling some of the most advanced and innovative uses of SLA(R), SLS(R) and 3D Printing systems in the industry. Over 500 3D Systems Users are expected to attend the 2009 3DSUG event.
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