Rapid Prototyping Technology: Selection and Application

What is rapid prototyping?. Part 1 Concept modellers: the JP system 5 ballistic particle manufacturing the model maker series multi jet modelling 3d printing, Z402 the Genisys modeller. Part 2 Functional modellers: fuse deposition modelling laminated object manufacturing stereolithography selective laser sintering laser engineered net shaping 3d printing - pro-metal other functional RP systems. Part 2 Secondary RP applications: casting processes rapid tooling reverse engineering case study - RP used in wind tunnel tests case study - RP investment casting study. Part 3 International RP systems: RP in Israel RP in Japan RP in Europe RP in China Appendix A - RP system cross reference chart appendix B - the direction of the RP industry appendix C -recommended RP texts.