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Table 1
Application fields and respective specific processes.
| Application field | Specific process |
|---|---|
| Car industry | Integration of many parts in a unified composite part Construction of manufacturing means Manufacturing of spare parts and accessories Fast standardization |
| Aerospace/aeronautics | Manufacturing of components of complex geometry Control of density, mechanical properties Manufacturing of light-weight components. |
| Medicine/pharmaceutical industry | Planning of surgical operation with the use of accurate anatomic models that are based on computed tomography (CT) or the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data Development of patient-specific orthopaedic implants and prosthetics Use of 3D printed corps simulations for medical training purposes (anatomy). Printing of biodegradable scaffolds for tests during the development phase of the medicinal products |
| Sports industry | Manufacturing of accessories of complex geometry Creation of adjusted protective equipment for better application and use Creation of prototypes of multiple colours and composite materials for products testing |
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