Development of rapid manufacturing – Rapid Manufacturing – Machine Tool Industry
Industry will continue to develop. Therefore, the level of understanding of the technology still needs to improve, only then may be more common for people to accept.
3DSystem the first time since the launch of the SLA-1 type three-dimensional offset printing has been 20 years ago, it marked a rapid manufacturing (RM) technology was born. Since then, the technology continues to develop at the same time, the use of materials, machinery and technology also will continue to increase rapidly. Today's RM technology is the production of goods for our method of processing an impact, it is even possible today to improve the benchmark products.
Economic situation Wohlers Associates Inc., Mr. President and Industry Advisor TerryWohlers claimed: "2007 is a very strong year of development, while the first half of 2008, we see weak U.S. economy, but the economic development of most countries around the world are relatively strong. Overall, spending on research and development costs did not have much impact. "
However, the current financial situation has generated a shock wave. Chrysler, LLC the company's rapid prototyping and rapid tool to create TomSorovetz director, said: "Most of the industry, clinging to their capital and their research and development expenses and hold them to use as an emergency fund. But I am convinced Once when the economic indicators change toward a positive direction, these funds will be used for new purchases. "
Other people in the industry that the economy has helped the development of RM technologies. RedEye / Stratasys business development manager Mr. JeffHanson sure to add style production methods continue to develop in practice, because this method does not require additional investment costs or tools and equipment, which is a cycle of rapid industry.
Stratasys Inc. Chairman and CEO ScottCrump CEO, said: "Rapid Manufacturing technology can save 80% of the manufacturers cost of production. This investment is worth it, especially in the economic downturn."
A growing industry According to Wohlers Report2008 annual report, in the past 5 years, RM technology growth rate is estimated at 32%. 3D printing for Stratasys Inc., Mr. Vice President JonCobb claimed in the past 20 years, about 70% of the RM machine is installed in the last 7 years.
In RM technology, the two largest share of the industry is the automotive industry and aerospace industry. Mr. Cobb said: "Those who started 20 years ago, R & D RP (rapid prototyping) technology, where there has been a driving force for the automotive and aerospace industry, the impact, I think the RM technology also along this direction."
Z-Corporation's director of product development, Mr. JoeTitlow said: "RM technology has great potential for development. Figurine from the low-cost plastic mechanical parts to the application areas of high demand, we see a bright future 5 years prospects for development. "
Comparison with the normal processing For some projects, the rapid pace of technology often reflects the faster and more cost-effective features, it may not be able to overcome the common rapid technological processing production technology. Mr. Janson said: "Compared with ordinary processing technology, I am sure RM technology can play a complementary advantages, but I do not think it will ever be able to beat general processing techniques. For some applications, for its can serve as a processing method, but I think the add-type production method can be used as traditional processing methods of production leading to the bridge. "
Fact that in some applications, RM technology than ordinary processing technology is more cost-effective, including the special products or semi-exclusive products such as shoes, hearing aids, medical equipment, even medical devices. With the special parts for the more accepted by people, RM technology will be actively developed.
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