There are some studies referring to the positive impacts this concept would have on society: The research studies found in February 2008 on the subject are the following: The process starts with the capturing of data directly from the user by CAD techniques with the ultimate aim of manufacturing products using CAM techniques.
Although all these developments have been of great interest, the RM-processes have not fallen behind, due to improvement of new Rapid Prototyping Direct digital manufacturing techniques.
MPP aims to become the equivalent of a high speed 3D-printer that produces three-dimensional objects directly from powder materials.
The MPP process approach uses the same fundamental principles to build solid objects on a layer-by-layer basis.
Dr. Michiel Willemse who is leading the project says, "The process is unique in its capability to print highly viscous, UV curable, resins.