Rapid prototyping is being used to produce everything from braking systems to goalkeeper training tools and even toy characters. Coventry-based AP Racing is a key player in Formula 1 (F1) - almost every car on the grid uses its clutches and more than half use its braking systems. Yet, in this literally fast-moving world, the company has to refine and develop designs quickly, Rapid prototyping (RP) has become a vital part of the company's set-up and AP has found that its OuadraTempo 3D Polyjet system, from Israeli group Objet Geometries, is saving it both time and money.
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