TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to provide a personalised view by the Editors of the Rapid Prototyping Journal.Design/methodology/approach– It collects their years of experience in a series of observations and experiences that can be considered as a snapshot of where this technology is today.Findings– Development of these technologies has progressed according to application, materials and how the designers have applied their creativity to such a unique manufacturing tool.Originality/value– The paper predicts how the future of additive manufacturing will look from the perspective of three key elements: applications, materials and design.
VL  - 18
IS  - 4
SN  - 1355-2546
DO  - 10.1108/13552541211231563
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/13552541211231563
AU  - Campbell Ian
AU  - Bourell David
AU  - Gibson Ian
PY  - 2012
Y1  - 2012/01/01
TI  - Additive manufacturing: rapid prototyping comes of age
T2  - Rapid Prototyping Journal
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 255
EP  - 258
Y2  - 2024/04/19
ER  -