2003 / Solid Freeform Fabrication Proceedings
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Author R. I. Campbell and A. R. Hodgson Department of Design and Technology, Loughborough University, LE11 3TU, UK Reviewed, accepted August 13, 2003
Source Solid Freeform Fabrication Proceedings, 2003, pp 126-137.
Abstract A vital part of the Industrial Design and Technology degree course at Loughborough University is the development of appearance and functional prototypes. Previously, the use of rapid prototyping (RP) has been fairly limited because of the high cost and problematic timing issues of using external facilities. However, during 2003, the availability of an in-house FDM 2000 machine has greatly increased the use of RP models. This paper identifies the impact this has had upon a) the design approach, b) the characteristics of the models produced and c) the use of the models with user evaluation trials. Conclusions drawn show that RP has brought major benefits but that there are some pitfalls that must be avoided. (Auth abstract) [References: 2] XX
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