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Joe Iannelli, Ph.D.
Department Head, Engineering and Professor of Engineering

Engineering
John Jay 128

iannelli@rmu.edu
412-397-2514 phone
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Benefits

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Key Benefits

High accuracy

Building parts with complex geometries

Fabricating several models simultaneously and repeatedly

Building speed is limited with hours

Rapid Prototyping

Cost is modest comparing with conventional prototyping methods

Various types of materials that can mimic the final product

Excellent part feature detail and definition

Rapid Tooling

Tools

Molds

Dies

Inserts

Rapid Manufacturing

Custom-made end-use products

Replacement parts

Short-run part production

Pre-production parts for trade-shows, market surveys, and pilot marketing zones