Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Processes and Techniques (hierarchy name)
4. [processes and techniques by specific type]
5. [object-making processes and techniques]

Narrower term/s

• fused deposition modeling
• laminated object manufacturing
• selective laser sintering
• solid ground curing

Anotations

Scope note:

Processes and their accompanying technologies that can construct physical models from three-dimensional design data. It is an additive process, created by adding layers of paper, wax or plastic with the end result being a solid, 3-D object. Rapid prototyping processes are generally used by industrial designers to create prototypes of their designs both for displaying and testing.