Table 1: The application fields and respective specific processes.
Application Field | Specific Process |
Car Industry |
• Integration of many parts in a unified composite part • Construction of production means • Production of spare parts and accessories • Fast standardization |
Aerospace/Aeronautics |
• Production of accessories of complex geometry • Control of density, mechanical properties • Production of lighter accessories |
Medicine/Pharmaceutical Industry |
• Planning of surgical operation with the use of accurate anatomic models that are based on the Computed Tomography (CT) or the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) • Development of adjustable orthopedic implants and prosthetics • Use of printed simulated corps for medical training purposes (anatomy) • Printing of biodegradable living tissues for tests during the development phase of the medicinal product |
Sports Industry |
• Production of accessories of complex geometry • Creation of adjusted protective equipment for better application and use • Creation of prototypes of multiple colors and composite materials for products testing |