LOM – Laminated Object Manufacturing

Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM) is an additive manufacturing process that creates three-dimensional objects by bonding and cutting thin layers of material. Each layer is shaped according to the digital 3D model, and the process is repeated until the complete object is formed.

How LOM Works

In Laminated Object Manufacturing, sheets of material such as paper, plastic film or other thin materials are layered and bonded together. A cutting tool or laser then cuts the contours of each layer based on the digital model. By repeating the layering, bonding and cutting process, a complete 3D object is produced.

Applications of LOM

• 3D models and visual prototypes
• Concept and presentation models
• Architectural and design models
• Product development and visualization
• Rapid prototyping
• Large-scale models
• Full-color presentation models

Benefits of Laminated Object Manufacturing

LOM enables the fast and cost-effective production of physical 3D models from sheet materials. Depending on the material and equipment used, the process can produce detailed models while keeping material costs relatively low. It is particularly useful for prototyping, product visualization, architecture, design and model making.

Laminated Object Manufacturing is an additive manufacturing technology and is also commonly described as sheet lamination. When paper is used as the build material, the process is often referred to as paper-based 3D printing.