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The approach to this study was as follows: (1) identify and study key foreign RP technologies and discover important new applications under development; (2) evaluate and compare foreign competencies to those in the United States; and (3) critically examine related standards.
The panel visited research and development organizations, government agencies, and both users and manufacturers of SFF equipment. The panel also visited material suppliers.