Rapid Prototyping Journal: Volume 3 Issue 3

Optimal orientation with variable slicing in stereolithography

F. Xu, Y.S. Wong, H.T. Loh, J.Y.H. Fuh, T. Miyazawa

Accuracy and building time are two important concerns in rapid prototyping (RP). Usually there exists a trade‐off between these two aspects pertaining to model building in RP. The…

Adaptive slicing with sloping layer surfaces

R.L. Hope, R.N. Roth, P.A. Jacobs

Presents an adaptive slicing procedure for improving the geometric accuracy of layered manufacturing techniques which, unlike previous procedures, uses layers with sloping…

Technology forecast on ink‐jet head technology applications in rapid prototyping

Alejandro Carrión

Presents a technology forecast for ink‐jet head technology in 3D printers used in rapid prototyping. Gathers information via an expert opinion survey and from the Georgia Tech…

Rapid prototyping in Singapore: 1988 to 1997

Chua Chee Kai, Leong Kah Fai

Rapid prototyping (RP) is fast becoming a “strategic” technology, one that cannot be simply overlooked. This is because the production of a physical prototype from the computer…

Rapid prototyping and manufacturing in the USA

Carol Anderson

Reports on some of the latest developments in the Rapid Prototyping Association/Society of Manufacturing Engineers (RPA/SME).