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Author Todd Grimm and Terry Wohlers
Source Time Compression Technologies. v7 n3 May, 2002, pp 40-1
Abstract For the past few years, the rapid prototyping industry has had a subdued, almost stagnant, feeling. With moderate growth in the size of the industry and a moderate rate of new product releases, there was no cause for concern, but there also was little to cheer about. If the EuroMold 2001 trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany, is any indication of what the coming year holds, all of that is about to change. Visitors were rewarded with a first look at a staggering number of new options for rapid product development. Excitement and enthusiasm reached levels that have not been experienced in recent years. The announcements covered all aspects of RP: new processes, new systems and new materials. And these developments were not limited to established vendors; new companies made their debut at this event. So, is it time to purchase one of these new technologies? Maybe. The good news is that decisions do not need to be made immediately. Because of the window of opportunity for product release, there is a substa ntial span of time for the successful implementation of new technology. Yet, this does not imply that there is no risk in moving too soon or too late. Perhaps the most influential factor in the decision should be the consideration of the company's attitude towards risk taking. XX
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