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Rapid Prototyping decreases development time by allowing corrections to a product to be made early in the process. By giving engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and purchasing a look at the product early in the design process, mistakes can be corrected and changes can be made while they are still inexpensive. The trends in manufacturing industries continue to emphasize the following:
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Increasing number of variants of products. |
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Increasing product complexity. |
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Decreasing product lifetime before obsolescence. |
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Decreasing delivery time. |
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