Rapid choices: rapid manufacturing techniques have quickened production, but not all methods are created equal.(Rapid Prototyping)

Product Design & Development, March, 2007 by Butler, Jim

Rapid manufacturing techniques have paved, the way for more sophisticated, cost effective parts than their traditional manufacturing predecessors, such as injection molding. However, not all rapid manufacturing techniques are created equal With so many techniques flaunting their ability to provide the best parts, it can be difficult to determine which technique will work best for you and your business.

The three most prominent solutions in the market today are SLS, SLA and FDM, but each of these methods has different strengths and weaknesses which could have a dramatic impact on a company. In this article we will look closer at these three technologies to help you determine the best fit for your company. To best illustrate some of the differences in the...