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Rapid production realization; high-energy petawatt capability for the Omega laser; optoelectronics in flatland
1995 [A.J. Lightman]
“... The impact of RP [rapid prototyping] on manufacturing is just beginning. In many cases, the product and process development stage is being redefined in ways that will incorporate RP so that full competitive advantage can be obtained from RP’s capability. Most of the current RP systems are based on optics and laser systems. As the RP market develops, its size will provide economic incentive for enhancement of current laser and beam guidance capability and the development of new laser systems.”
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