What is rapid prototyping? Provide a definition of the term.

What are the three types of starting materials in rapid prototyping?

Besides the starting material, what other feature distinguishes the rapid prototyping technologies?

What is the common approach used in all of the material addition technologies to prepare the control instructions for the RP system?

Of all of the current rapid prototyping technologies, which one is the most widely used?

Describe the RP technology called solid ground curing.

Describe the RP technology called laminated-object manufacturing.

What is the starting material in fused-deposition modeling?