DLP-Digital Light Processing
FDM-Fused Deposition Modeling
Jet Technologies
3-Dimensional Printing
Jetted Polymer-photopolymer phase change
Jetted Polymer-thermal phase change
LPF-Laser Powder Forming
Direct Metal DepositionTM
LOM-Layered Object Manufacture/PLT-Paper Layer Technology
SLA-Stereolithography
SLS-Selective Laser Sintering
*Indication of strength is relative to other materials and is an approximation only. Strength indicators are listed in order as follows: 1-weak 2-medium 3-strong 4-very strong 5-strongest
Compiled by Pamela Zimmerman 2006