... in the use of lexicometric techniques to analyse the information that was discussed during the interviews. A FabLab is a community space where everyone can access fabrication technologies, learn new skills, make prototypes and share knowledge with the rest of the community (Gershenfeld, 2012). The FabLab...

... a well‐defined market place has changed out of all recognition. The major problem lies in the fact that the mass market has been turned on its head, and so‐called “niches” are now the norm. The recent rapid prototyping (RP) revolution has enabled companies to prove the design of their products much...

..., 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...

... prototyping outlining the various elements involved. When the pre‐production build is complete, the low‐rate initial production (LRIP) phase begins. The low‐rate initial production phase verifies the planning and tooling for efficient serialized production as the planned production rate. During this phase...

...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...