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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to provide a personalised view by the Editors of the Rapid Prototyping Journal.
Design/methodology/approach
It collects their years of experience in a series of observations and experiences that can be considered as a snapshot of where this technology is today.
Findings
Development of these technologies has progressed according to application, materials and how the designers have applied their creativity to such a unique manufacturing tool.
Originality/value
The paper predicts how the future of additive manufacturing will look from the perspective of three key elements: applications, materials and design.
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2012
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