Title: Explain rapid prototyping to develop models.
Course: Engineering Explorations I (21005-I) > Section: Practicing Engineering Fundamentals

Explanation should include

- defining rapid prototyping
- summarizing current uses and future potential uses of rapid prototyping
- stating the advantages of using rapid prototyping
- summarizing the materials needed
- describing the steps in the process
- describing additive vs. subtractive rapid prototyping
- describing CNC machining.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why has rapid prototyping become such a hot topic in recent years?
- Is rapid prototyping expected to become prevalent in all engineering areas? Why, or why not?
- What are the limitations of rapid prototyping?