Rapid Network

In a highly competitive world where new inventions, and improvements to existing products, are in need of financing, it might not be a good idea to use cardboard to create a working model. With the assistance of computer technology and high speed machinery, rapid prototyping (RP) can design and manufacture a complete working model from the specified materials.

Just about any public library can provide a person with the use of a computer that can enable them with the software to design anything that a person can consider. Using Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software a person can design any item they wish, and then save the file to deliver to a firm that offers RP.

Different types of RP machines exist which are designed to tool an exact replica of the item that exists in a CAD file. Sometimes it may take several machines to get each part completed, and then assemble the finished prototype. The materials used in these creations can vary according to the purpose of the invention or part, and all of them might be better than a hand made cardboard example.

There are many people who don't realize that these machines and technology are being used in the art world to create famous works of art. The possibilities are endless as to the amount of details that can be achieved through the use of CAD software and computerized tooling machines. These objects are most commonly known as 3D art.

With a world that is exploring the realms of nanotechnology, the use of software and computerized machine tools holds promise of many future improvements to the lives of every day human beings. By using the proper type of laser, microscopic layers of material can be removed, and result in parts and products so small that it requires a very high powered microscope to find them.