Rapid Prototyping (RP) has revolutionized the landscape of how prototypes and products are made and small batch manufacturing carried out. This book gives a comprehensive coverage of RP and rapid tooling processes, data formats and applications. A CD-ROM, included in the book, presents RP and its principles in an interactive way to augment the learning experience.Special features:Most comprehensive coverage of more than 30 RP Systems;Understanding of RP through applications;In-depth revelation of the basic principles behind major RP techniques;Discussion of important issues such as STL file problems of RP parts;Interactive CD-ROM to demonstrate the major RP techniques;RP company background information and contact addresses;