We present the concept for a novel 3D laser-based freeform fabrication platform that combines the ability to construct and add material to freeform shapes with the metrology of the created part and the ability to remove material. The synergy of these processes offers the potential to enable a high level of form fit and low tolerances in excess of that achievable in freeform manufacture alone. Our approach is based on a parallel kinematic robot platform with advantages in terms of accuracy, speed and costs compared to serial robot arms.
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