The LAIP will conduct research and development to mutually benefit members and the entire rapid prototyping community. Advancing the technology while providing industry the means for increasing market penetration and competitiveness are major long term goals of the laboratory. Participation is open to all public and private sectors that use or need to use rapid prototyping to enhance their product design and production tooling operations. Partners secure the maximum benefits from LAIP and direct its business, financial and technical operations. Sponsors are influential in its business, financial and technical operations.
Associates participate in technical operations.
A Sponsor or Associate can upgrade to a higher level by increasing their financial commitment. The Associate level is especially designed to encourage small business and industry who need this cutting edge technology to remain competitive.