Review of Rapid Prototyping-Technology for the Future
The term “Rapid Prototyping” (RP) refers to a class of technologies that can automatically construct physical models from computer-Aided Design (CAD) data or is a group of techniques used to quickly fabricate a scale model of a physical part or assembly using three-dimensional computer aided design (CAD) data. The “three dimensional printers” allow designers to quickly create tangible prototypes of their designs rather than two dimensional pictures. Such models have numerous uses. They make excellent visual aids for communicating ideas with co-workers or customers apart from design testing. For example Aerospace Engineer might mount a model aerofoil in a wind tunnel to measure lift and drag forces. Across the world, Engineering has the common language and common goal-“Improving the Quality of Life” of mankind without any boundary restrictions. To bring about this much needed change, we require the services of the fraternity of Engineers to work on the challenges posed by our times. The need of the hour is to bring together globally this fraternity to collaborate with each other.
