Ikonics Corp (IKNX)

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What interests me about the digital texturing of molds is that maybe in the future we will produce MOST of an object via AM, then cast a slightly larger finished piece using the AM piece as core. What do they call it in sculpture? Armature? From what I read, one of 3-D printings current challenges is smoothness and uniformity in finished product. This approach would not meet uniformity in composition, but at least uniformity of surface appearance.
And expertise in UV reactive films and transfers, that sounds interesting, too.