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Additive manufacturing: rapid prototyping comes of age

Ian Campbell (Loughborough Design School, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK)
David Bourell (Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA)
Ian Gibson (Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore)

Rapid Prototyping Journal

ISSN: 1355-2546

Article publication date: 8 June 2012

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide a personalised view by the Editors of the Rapid Prototyping Journal.

Design/methodology/approach

It collects their years of experience in a series of observations and experiences that can be considered as a snapshot of where this technology is today.

Findings

Development of these technologies has progressed according to application, materials and how the designers have applied their creativity to such a unique manufacturing tool.

Originality/value

The paper predicts how the future of additive manufacturing will look from the perspective of three key elements: applications, materials and design.

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Citation

Campbell, I., Bourell, D. and Gibson, I. (2012), "Additive manufacturing: rapid prototyping comes of age", Rapid Prototyping Journal, Vol. 18 No. 4, pp. 255-258. https://doi.org/10.1108/13552541211231563

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2012, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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