Abstract: Methods and materials used to make detailed cast objects are disclosed. The cast objects are formed in mold created from a photosensitive laminate. The mold is formed by selectively removing portions of the photosensitive laminate. The invention is particularly well suited to make thin molded articles, but can also be used to make thicker molded articles by using multiple photosensitive layers or laminates.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to metal articles and methods of making the metal articles. The metal articles comprise a compression-formed particulate metal object, wherein a portion of the compression-formed particulate metal object has been selectively removed by an etching process from at least one surface of the object. The etching process is frequently performed using abrasive etching.

Abstract: Methods and materials used to make detailed cast objects are disclosed. The cast objects are formed in mold created from a photosensitive laminate. The mold is formed by selectively removing portions of the photosensitive laminate. The invention is particularly well suited to make thin molded articles, but can also be used to make thicker molded articles by using multiple photosensitive layers or laminates.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to devices and methods for exposing photoreactive compositions. Specifically, the invention is directed to devices and methods for exposing photoreactive compositions with light from light emitting diodes (LEDs). In certain embodiments the device includes an apparatus for retaining a photosensitive substrate containing a photoreactive composition, a light emitting diode array containing a plurality of light emitting diodes, and a control mechanism for regulating the intensity and distribution of light emitted from the light emitting diode array. In such implementations the light emitting diodes are configured and arranged for controlled exposure of the photoreactive composition.