Define and explain the benefits of Rapid Prototyping and discuss the term 3D Printing. Please provide a critique of the expectations being discussed in the popular media in relation to this concept and any products that have been successfully brought to market using this method of production.
Q1. Define and explain the benefits of Rapid Prototyping and discuss the term 3D Printing. Please provide a critique of the expectations being discussed in the popular media in relation to this concept and any products that have been successfully brought to market using this method of production.
Q2. A local product designer and manufacturer of injection moulded precision plastic components for the EU medical device industry has recently had a number of customer requests to provide small quantity production runs of components (200 off) to his customers. He has been requested by customers may initially order 200,000 of the item however they are uncertain as to the subsequent volume of sales of the product. He has been requested by customers to consider using 3D printing to fulfil these sales orders given the large number of magazine type
publications in the news media.
It is essential that the prototype components are consistent with one another and can be used in compliance with the relevant safety standards. He has requested you to prepare a report outlining a means of generating these components both rapidly and as cheaply possible. He has requested that these components will be capable of being tested in service and will be capable of sustaining impact forces typical of production requirements. Recommend an approach that will meet his requirements including the following elements:
1. Outline the main production alternatives that can be adopted.
2. Explain the criteria for selecting which approach is most appropriate.
3. Select one of the alternatives and explain it in detail.
Cite relevant examples to justify your answer and in particular comment on the perception of 3D printing in the popular media.
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