NEW YORK

Mayor Bloomberg and Economic Development Corporation Launch Competition to Promote 3-D Printing and Innovative Manufacturing As Shapeways Opens New York City Facility

Mayor Bloomberg and New York City Economic Development Corporation Seth W. Pinsky today announced the launch of "New York's Next Top Makers," a competition to promote 3-D printing and innovation in New York City. The competition will act as a business accelerator for New York City-based entrepreneurs, inventors and makers, who will be judged by a panel of experts as well as the the public and will receive assistance on the path to commercialization, including studio space, business support and mentorship from industry experts including Shapeways, Adafruit Industries, and Honeybee Robotics.

Thursday, October 18, 2012