Key points are not available for this paper at this time.
Among the different rapid prototyping technologies, solid freeform fabrication (SFF) is the most suitable for ceramics. Here a stereolithographic technique is presented that allows the usage of pastes composed of ceramic particles dispersed in a photocurable resin for the fabrication of alumina pieces. They exhibit a similar flexural strength than alumina parts made by classical techniques like pressing.
Doreau et al. (Tue,) studied this question.