... Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Innovation Emerging economies 3D printing Global manufacturing networks Additive manufacturing Prototyping RQ1. What are the main characteristics of FabLabs in a developed country? RQ2. What could...

... the flatness values of the DSW and DDSW hatch styles are less that 0.25mm, that of the ACES hatch style is 0.29mm. This again confirms that the hatch style is a significant factor that affects the accuracy of a SL model. FMS Integration Prototyping Agile production Computer technology has...

..., with the help of a surface data modeller rapid prototyping (RP) machine and vacuum casting machine, to manufacture the prosthesis for implant. Presents a novel approach for facial prosthesis fabrication through a case study of a prosthetic ear model using an integrated manufacturing system comprising the laser...

...Mitchell M. Tseng; Jianxin Jiao; Chuan‐Jun Su Customized product development is facing the challenges of maintaining mass producibility and exploring customer perception on target products. This paper reports an approach by combining virtual prototyping (VP) with design by manufacturing simulation...

...Yongnian Yan; Renji Zhang; Qingping Lu; Zhaohui Du Multi‐functional rapid prototyping manufacturing system (M‐RPMS) is an important potential developing field and tendency of RP technique. Application area of the M‐RPMS has been discussed in this paper. It is believed that the M‐RPMS has...

... prototyping outlining the various elements involved. Most DoD and commercial operations go through basically the same phases to define, produce, deliver, and support their products and/or systems: A study is done to determine need for the product/system. All candidates are evaluated and the best...