What is Rapid Prototyping?

Natural Polymer
Polymer found normally in nature; not man-made.

NanoForm
NanoFOrm (manufactured by DSM Somos) is a nonparticle filled liquid material that produces strong, stiff, high temperatureresistant, composite parts on conventional stereolithography machines. For more information download data sheet for NanoForm 15120 or click here.

NanoTool
NanoTool is a DSM Somos line of reinforced composite materials for conventional stereolithography (SL). In 2003, ProtoTool(tm) 20L delivered novel capabilities to the RP market including stiffness up to 300% higher than unfilled resins, ultra low shrinkage and standard-setting thermal properties. In 2004, NanoForm(tm) 15120 provided the SL industry with the first 100% nano-filled material, offering enhanced stiffness and accuracy with the processing ease of unfilled resins.

Non-woven
Non-woven, solid, flat sheet consisting of bundled glass filaments or glass staple fibers (surfacing mat).

NURBS
Non-Uniform Rational B-Splin A mathematical definition for a surface element used in CAD modeling.

Nylon
The generic name for all synthetic fiber-forming polyamides; they can be formed into monofilaments and yarns characterized by great toughness, strength and elasticity, high melting point, and good resistance to water and chemicals. A class of thermoplastic polyamides which when molten can be extruded or formed into tough strong elastic fibers and sheets having a desired cross section by forcing through a die.