Kunze, H.-D.2022-03-092022-03-091997https://publica.fraunhofer.de/handle/publica/329345The papers present the state-of-the-art of the major Near-Net-Shape technologies including basic technical and scientific features, as well as most recent achievments in new application technologies. They also emphasize economic and strategic aspects of Near-Net-Shape technologies in comparison to well-established production techniques like machinning and joining.decasting technologyFormgebungforming technologyGießenpowder metallurgyPulvermetallurgieRapid Prototyping620660671Competitive advantages by near-net-shape manufacturing. Papers presented at the Conference NNS '97conference proceeding