Product prototyping -- Modeling and virtual prototyping -- Materials selections and product prototyping -- Direct digital prototyping and manufacturing -- Rapid prototyping processes -- Building a prototype using off-the-shelf components -- Prototyping of automated systems -- Using prototypes for product assessment -- Prototype optimization.
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"This book discusses engineering procedures and the application of modern prototyping technologies, such as Rapid Prototyping (RP) and Virtual Prototyping (VP). Examples and case studies make the author's delineation of industrial practices easier to grasp. Practice exercises in each chapter develop problem-solving techniques and coverage of RP technologies provides modern prototyping knowledge. The book delineates the technologies required for well-planned prototyping that not only save money but decrease time to market."--Jacket.