Rapid prototyping Functional models   Processes 3D milling from blocks of material with HSC, 3- and 5-axis CNC milling machines Plastic laser sintering/ stereolithography Vacuum casting, sand or investment casting Advantages Rapid availability of cost-effective physical models Field of application Initial capture of a product idea implemented as a 3D model            CAD engineering Rapid prototyping Rapid tooling Rapid manufacturing Services    Volume   1 – 50 parts Delivery time   1 – 12 days