This feature will enable users to share files between products-123D, 123D Catch, 123D Make, and 123D Sculpt- to explore their creative ideas, or even use that model to create a physical object through fabrication services.

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At least seven companies are expected to show 3D printers at CES 2013, demonstrating the potential benefits of the technology for a wide swath of industries and users. 3D printing uses an additive process to create an exact physical duplicate of a product based on a digital model.

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