The Rapid Manufacturing You Didn’t Know About
Despite its anticipated success, rapid manufacturing’s (RM) use is well below most predictions. While RM applications may be short of expectations, additive fabrication technologies and indirect rapid manufacturing have quietly been adopted and found solid acceptance in the manufacture of a number of products.

Table for Four—Prototype Shop Keeps Reservation for Launch Time
New seating plan option for the Chrysler 2008 Town & Country Minivan makes timely production launch thanks in part to diverse rapid prototyping disciplines.

Europe’s Flagship R&D Project for Rapid Manufacturing: Custom-Fit
Custom-Fit’s ‘three years at sea’ described from the perspective of the project coordinator and the consortium manager.

Selective Laser Sintering Used to Create Bronze Sculpture for Basilica at Notre Dame University
Using selective laser sintering to create a six foot, full body bronze statue proved invaluable to world-renowned artist Robert Graham, saving him time and money.

A New Reverse Engineering and Dimensional Inspection Service Digitizes Lamborghini's Washer Cover Flap
CRP Technology worked with Lamborghini S.p.A on their Gallardo Headlight Washer Cover Flap using selective laser sintering technology and the WindForm® XT material.

Gaining a Competitive Edge
Revolutionary probing preserves competitive edge for Olympic and world bobsled champion. REVO™ CMM scanning head captures thousands of data points to clone winning blade geometry in newly mandated material.

10 Methods that will Impact the Next 10 Years
Methods of additive fabrication will have a profound impact on the future of rapid product development and manufacturing.