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CES 2018:

another year

of surprising

innovations

CES (Consumer Technology
Association) has proven
itself in the world of technol-
ogies. The leading event of
Las Vegas has become a
catalyst of innovation. This
year, 5G, smart cities, AI, IoT,
AR and VR shined at annual
innovation event.

ore than 3,900 exhibitors 200 conference sessions took the a full 3D image. The usable files
showcased world-changing floor. Smart Cities Marketplace for created so quickly using the
Mtechnologies that spanned instance, offered multiple confe- system of the camera are high
more than 2.75 million net square feet rence sessions that highlighted quality and immediately workable.
of exhibit space across Las Vegas. policymakers, city officials, industry Operation is intuitive, with easy
From major international brands to innovators and more. Furthermore, prompts to ensure accurate
the more than 900 startups parti- hundred government leaders attend capture of every angle of detailed
cipating in Eureka Park (home for the show including one cabinet objects.
CES startups), CES offered thousand official, 10 members of congress
ways to make people dream about and six international ministers. Formlabs launched new materials
the future, and companies achieved and customized 3D printed
business objectives. “CES 2018 will be remembered as the earbuds. LulzBot brought a set
year where the wattage of innovation of nine 3D printers that were
“Large and small companies from was so huge that it caused a 3D printing parts in a demons-
around the globe came to Las blackout!” said Bridget Karlin, CTO tration. CRP Group showcased
Vegas to launch technologies and VP, IBM. “CES 2018 once again 3D printing for drones, motor-
that will change our world,” said demonstrated that this is the world’s cycles, satellites, motorsports.
Gary Shapiro, President and CEO, premiere showcase for technology XYZprinting showcased full-color
Consumer Technology Association innovation with unparalleled diversity 3D printing and more.
(CTA). “From 5G to smart cities, from international public officials to
digital health, AI, VR/AR, [3D printing] industry leaders to entrepreneurs.” “C ES is by f ar the world’s
and more, the technologies that will preeminent technology showcase
shape the future of our planet and How was 3D printing portrayed and innovation catalyst. At CES,
lives for the better were on display at CES? companies, both large and small,
across the show floor. CES is the along with a powerfully diverse
global platform where you can see 3D printing companies did not miss set of entrepreneurs from around
the critical ingredient technologies the chance to show the potential the globe come together to define
and understand better how they of 3D printing. The fast-growing the technologies, products and
interconnect, providing both a clear technology was at the heart of many services that will help address
snapshot of today’s breakthrough discussions, on the companies’ side society’s most pressing needs,”
innovations and a vision of the road as well as on the attendees’ side. said John Penny, EVP, consumer
ahead.” Some of the announcements, b u s in e s s de v e l o p me n t &
partnership, Twentieth Century
A range of groundbreaking techno- already featured in this issue, laid Fox.
logies were introduced, explored and emphasis on partnerships between
analyzed during the event, demons- companies, launches of new Last, CES really demonstrated
trating how our world is heading products (3D printers, 3D scanners that it can be a connection
towards a more connected future. and materials) and crowdfunding system for the global community
Smart Cities at CES spotlighted campaigns. of innovations, their companies,
many of these innovative techno- As far as other announcements and countries.
logies, including 5G, AI and IoT. are concerned…
As part of the CES conference HP for instance, drew attention with
program, more than 900 speakers, its Z 3D camera which can capture
including 240 women, across some