Rapid product development and application in ceramics production

Olalere, Folasayo (2018). Rapid product development and application in ceramics production. In: Khosrow-Pour, Mehdi ed. Enhancing Art, Culture, and Design With Technological Integration. IGI Global, pp. 215–233.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-5023-5.ch011

Abstract

This chapter practically investigates how rapid prototyping technology can be effectively adopted to enhance ceramics production. The researcher used an experimental approach that analysed the conventional methods used in ceramics production and then introduced computer-aided design tools (CAD) and rapid prototyping technology into the development process. After that, four ceramic products were developed to test the viability of the rapid production process. Finally, the process was evaluated and compared to the conventional methods. The findings revealed that the introduction of CAD and rapid prototyping technology into the development process reduces the development time and also helps to ensure the accuracy of the prototypes produced. Besides, visualising and validating the design digitally (CAD models) also helps to identify possible faults at the early stage of the development process. Therefore, the ideas explored in this chapter will give insight to ceramics designers and artisans on how they can effectively eliminate bottlenecks in the production process.

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