JM:
Layered fabrication technologies are generally also referred to as rapid prototyping -
and when RP is used for making final parts it's most often called rapid manufacturing. The
terminology is quite confusing and not precise.
See the opening pages of the FAQ's and brief tutorial sections (and also our front page)
for a discussion of the terminology.
Regards,
Ed Grenda
Castle Island Co.
The Worldwide Guide to Rapid Prototyping
