Abstract: A three-dimensionally shaped object and an apparatus and a method for manufacturing the three-dimensionally shaped object are provided. The apparatus for manufacturing the three-dimensionally shaped object includes a support module, a material supply module, and an energy source module. The support module is suitable for holding a semi-finished object. The material supply module supplies a powder material and attaches the powder material to a surface of the semi-finished object. The energy source module supplies a radiation source that irradiates the semi-finished object. The support module is adapted to rotate the semi-finished object, so that the powder material attached to the semi-finished object turns to face the energy source module and is irradiated by the radiation source to form a sintered layer. The powder material remains on the semi-finished object while the semi-finished object is rotated.

Abstract: In a document delivery method and system, a sending computer is adapted to be operated by a sending party to send out an electronic document. A receiving unit, which is situated at a mail delivery service provider, is operable so as to establish a network connection with the sending computer so as to receive the electronic document therefrom. A printing unit is coupled to the receiving unit, receives the electronic document from the receiving unit, and makes a printed document that corresponds to the electronic document. An enveloping unit is operable so as to wrap the printed document in enveloping material. A conveying unit, which is disposed between the printing unit and the enveloping unit, is responsible for conveying the printed document from the printing unit to the enveloping unit.