5 Questions
Which technology is commonly used to construct parts or assemblies in rapid prototyping?
3D printing
When did the first methods for rapid prototyping become available?
Mid 1980s
What is the main advantage of rapid prototyping for manufacturing production-quality parts?
Flexibility in small production runs
What is one historical application of rapid prototyping technology?
19th-century sculpting
What issue has arisen with the ability to reproduce designs from a dataset?
Rights infringement
Study Notes
Rapid Prototyping Technologies
- 3D printing is commonly used to construct parts or assemblies in rapid prototyping.
History of Rapid Prototyping
- The first methods for rapid prototyping became available in the 1980s.
Advantages of Rapid Prototyping
- The main advantage of rapid prototyping is that it allows for the production of manufacturing production-quality parts.
Historical Applications of Rapid Prototyping
- One historical application of rapid prototyping technology is the creation of architectural models.
Issues with Rapid Prototyping
- With the ability to reproduce designs from a dataset, intellectual property theft has become a significant issue.
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