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There are rapid production machines for 3D printing, fused deposition and sintering to create parts quickly, layer by layer out of plastic or metal. Originally devised for prototyping, some processes now use them to make finished parts. It's fast, great for making parts with complex geometries, and dramatically reduces the need for further machining or assembly. But should the processes be used for critical components in medical devices, aircraft, or automobiles. Have you accepted rapid manufacturing processes? Is the quality sufficient? Are new standards needed for universal testing of parts manufactured by sintering?
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