All Rapid Prototyping processes work by adding layers of material to build up three-dimensional objects. It is the belief of many people that Rapid Prototyping technology will eventually move into the heart of the manufacturing process and production parts will be made by these additive techniques. This area has become known as Rapid Manufacturing and at present all Rapid Manufacturing uses technologies initially developed for Rapid Prototyping
Many companies worldwide have embraced Rapid Manufacture and it has replaced traditional methods of production. At Laser Prototypes we have done SLA and SLS runs of 300 and 4000 respectively of a single component, and certain markets such as the hearing industry have been totally transformed through the use of Rapid Manufacture.
The advent of Rapid Manufacturing will have profound changes on the way products are designed in the futures. Manufacture will no longer be constrained by the complexity of design or the availability and location of tooling. At Laser Prototypes we can help make this a reality for you and can very quickly advise if Rapid Manufacturing is a viable solution for you today.