THREE DIMENSIONAL PRINTING IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT

Authors

  • D. Dimitrov Department of Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch University
  • K. Schreve Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stellenbosch University
  • N. De Beer Department of Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch University
  • P. Christiane Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stellenbosch University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/19-1-115

Abstract

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The current development of the rapid prototyping industry in South Africa is characterised by the strong dominance and fast growth in sales of three dimensional printers. Although it reflects the international trend, it seems that the industrial community lacks a clear appreciation of the real strength of this technology, especially with respect to the large variety of devices available today on the market. This paper surveys the current state and capabilities of three dimensional printing (3DP). Based on its technical background

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Published

2011-11-05

How to Cite

Dimitrov, D., Schreve, K., De Beer, N., & Christiane, P. (2011). THREE DIMENSIONAL PRINTING IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 19(1). https://doi.org/10.7166/19-1-115

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General Articles