1. See what the future has in store for you!
Rapid Prototyping
See what the future has in store for you!

2. Product Development Process
Idea/Need
Prototype
Test
Final Design
Design
Production

3. 2D vs. 3D

4. What is a Prototype?

5. Purpose of Rapid Prototyping

6. Purpose of Rapid Prototyping
Generate a mold for production

7. Types of Rapid Prototyping
Fused Deposition Modeling
What we are using today
Plastic is melted through a nozzle and product is made one layer at a time
Stereolithography
Most common type
Uses a laser beam to
solidify liquid photopolymer 

8. Types of Rapid Prototyping
Selective Laser Sintering
Uses a laser beam to trace over and seal compacted powder
You will see this machine today
It can be used to create bone replacements.
Laminated Object Manufacturing
Uses a laser to cut cross sections from paper and then layers it onto the object
Other material can be used such as metal, plastic, and ceramics.

9. Uses of Prototyping Models Engineering & Construction Molding
Toy Manufacturing
Replacements parts
Medical Field
Bone and joint replacements
Models used to plan difficult surgeries
Dental crowns and bridges