Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (9th) Held at The University of Texas in Austin on August 11-13, 1998; 1998 Report and Proceedings

TLDR: The Ninth Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF) as mentioned in this paper was held at The University of Texas in Austin on August 11-13, 1998, attended by over 150 national and international researchers.

Abstract: : The Ninth Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, held at The University of Texas in Austin on August 11-13, 1998, was attended by over 150 national and international researchers. Papers addressed SFF issues in computer software, machine design, materials synthesis and processing, and integrated manufacturing. Eighty-eight presentations were made, 72 oral presentations and 16 poster presentations. This represents the most presentations ever given at the SFF Symposium and reflects 11 percent growth in the oral presentations compared to last year, indicative of our attempt to provide "stand-up" opportunities for as many research presenters as possible. The diverse domestic and foreign attendees represented industrial users, SFF machine manufacturers, universities, and government. The excitement generated at the Symposium reflects the participants' total involvement in SFF and the future technical health of this growing technology. The Symposium organizers look forward to its being a continuing forum for technical exchange among the expanding body of researchers involved in SFF.