Grundlagen des Rapid Prototyping

Abstract

Generative procedures have been known under the term of 'rapid prototyping method' for about 18 years in the USA and about 15 years in Europe and Germany. In this time they changed from what was regarded as being a rather exotic way of model construction procedures to a very efficient and useful instrument for faster product manufacturing. In the course of the further development of the methods, and in particular the materials, the field for direct application of rapid technology opens up for manufacturing. Therefore rapid technologies become the key for new construction systematics and manufacturing strategies.