5th International Conference on Advanced Research in Virtual and Rapid Prototyping (VRAP), 2011

The International Conference on Advanced Research in Virtual and Rapid Prototyping (VRAP), organised every two years since 2003, has been designed  to be a major forum for the Scientific exchange of multi disciplinary and  inter-organisational aspects of virtual and physical prototyping and related areas. VRAP aims at making a significant contribution for further development of these fields. In 2007, as in the two previous editions, we gathered participants from more than 20 countries. The Conference carries out a full paper submission. Selected papers will be published in special issues of International Journals.

Design: Biomimetics, Design for Bio Manufacturing, Design for Micro Manufacturing, Design for Additive, Manufacturing, Design for Sustainability

CAD and 3D data acquisition technologies: 3D digitising, BioCAD, Fast geometrical modelling schemes, Haptic CAD
Image-based modelling systems, Metrology, nD Modelling, Photogrammetry, X-ray tomography and NMR

Concurrent engineering: Collaborative decision-making, Concurrent product development, Frameworks for information sharing

Virtual environments and simulation: Intelligent computing, Internet-based product development, Knowledge based systems, Simulation and optimisation of manufacturing processes, Virtual and augmented reality, Virtual engineering and manufacturing, Virtual enterprise engineering, Web-based information systems

Materials: Advanced materials for additive technologies, Biomaterials, Ceramics, Composites, Liquid Crystals, Metals,
Polymers

Rapid tooling and manufacturing: Conformal cooling, Small batch production methods, Systems for the direct manufacturing of metallic and ceramic components

Advanced technologies: Advances on material removal and addition technologies, Hybrid systems, Microfabrication, Nanofabrication, Research on new additive and non-additive technologies

Applications: Architecture and art, aerospace industry, automotive industry, Biomedical technology, Jewellery, Model-making and tool-making