Abstract
Historically and until present times, a large number of diverse terms and acronyms has been used to describe the different concepts and processes within the field of additive manufacturing (AM) and its applications. These terms and acronyms have most commonly had their origins in the early application of AM processes for rapid prototyping (RP) purposes. This has made the language traditionally used to describe AM technology well adapted and clear for individual processes and applications, but in a wider perspective, rather ambiguous and sometimes even misleading. In the situation for specific RP processes, this has not been a problem, but as this technology is migrating into industrial manufacturing processes the conditions and requirements for communication change significantly. In communication, not least for education and training, it is of critical importance to be able to use a consistent language and to convey a clear and unambiguous picture of the topics discussed. This challenge is being addressed by the ongoing development of a standard vocabulary for AM technology, which is intended to provide the necessary means for an efficient and clear communication of the most relevant terms and concepts, in particular for industrial applications of AM technology. This chapter describes the background for terms and their definitions used within AM, and how a more clear understanding for the technology is enabled by a consistent use of terms and definitions.
The original version of this chapter was revised: Belated corrections have been incorporated. The erratum to this chapter is available at https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-76084-1_16
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Registered trademark: (for a machine) serial number: 75331091, registration number: 2327581.
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Registered trademark: (for a service 1990–93) serial number 74063299, (for a service 2003–16) serial number 78232400, registration number: 2980742, (for a rapid prototyping system 1990–2016) serial number 74063, registration number: 1842387.
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Registered trademark: (for a process) serial number: 85380733, registration number: 4325106, (for a service 2006–07) serial number: 78849754.
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Registered trademark: (for a machine) serial number: 85409708, registration number: 4134993, (for a machine 2002–07) serial number: 76123411, registration number: 2575496, (for a service 2000–09) serial number: 76115922, registration number: 2575471.
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Registered trademark: (for a process 1992–93) serial number 74283081, (for a machine and software 1993–2006) serial number: 74428567, registration number: 1892939.
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Registered trademark: (for a service 1992–93), serial number: 74285016.
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Registered trademark: (for a machine 1992–94), serial number 74292965.
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Registered trademark: (for services) serial number 85592510, registration number 4515227.
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Registered trademark: (for workpieces, shapes, machines, control devices, design, etc.) serial number. 85507057, registration number: 4416715, (for services) serial number 86407585, registration number: 5335733.
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Registered trademark: serial number 76111397, registration number 2614068.
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Boivie, K. (2019). ‘What is in a Word?’—The Use and Background for Terms and Definitions in Additive Manufacturing. In: Pei, E., Monzón, M., Bernard, A. (eds) Additive Manufacturing – Developments in Training and Education. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-76084-1_11
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