Seeking solutions for "Roughness reduction of laser-sinterised materials"

I would like to inform you of a new Open Innovation Challenge which has
been posted to IdeaConnection.com:

Award: Minimum 6,000 Euros
Due date: 2009-09-13

Roughness reduction of laser-sinterised materials
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People are seeking a method (mechanical, chemical or coating) to reduce surface
roughness of sinterised objects. This materials are polymeric or metallic
and 3D complex. Initial roughness of the laser sinterised is 50 micron aprox
(Ra), maximum acceptable roughnes is Ra 50nm.

More information (including how to submit your proposal) can be seen here.


What is an Open Innovation Challenge?
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An Open Innovation Challenge is an open invitation for solution proposals.
Individual problem solvers submit their solution(s) before the due date, and
then the Solution Seeker is given a chance to evaluate the proposals. If a
proposal meets their criteria as an acceptable solution, then a cash prize
is awarded to the problem solver who submitted the best solution. If no
solution is accepted, then the prize is not awarded.