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Progress Towards an International Standard for Data Transfer in Rapid Prototyping and Layered Manufacturing

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Author(s)

Mike Pratt, Amba D. Bhatt, D Dutta, Kevin W. Lyons, Lalit Patil, Ram D. Sriram

Abstract

This paper discusses the informational requirements of rapid prototyping and layered manufacturing (RPLM). The study is motivated by the recent decision to embark on the development of a new Application Protocol for the international standard ISO 10303, specifically to handle layered manufacturing information.
Citation
Journal of Computer-Aided Design, Elsevier Science Ltd.
Volume
34
Pub Type
Journals

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Keywords

data exchange, ISO 10303, layered manufacturing, product data exchange, rapid prototyping, solid freeform fabrication, standards, STEP

Citation

Pratt, M. , Bhatt, A. , Dutta, D. , Lyons, K. , Patil, L. and Sriram, R. (2002), Progress Towards an International Standard for Data Transfer in Rapid Prototyping and Layered Manufacturing, Journal of Computer-Aided Design, Elsevier Science Ltd., [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=821781 (Accessed October 21, 2025)

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Created May 1, 2002, Updated February 17, 2017
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