Rapid prototyping or RP is a collection of processes used to fabricate a model, part, or tool in minimum possible time. RP involves the creation of not only conceptual but also functional prototypes. Rapid changes in products require businesses to greatly adopt RP to create new product ideas early. The course provides the participants an overview of the rapid prototyping process and its application to the product development environment. Participants will be able to comprehend the importance of RP in product development and able to select a suitable RP process for making prototypes including subtractive manufacturing process and additive manufacturing processes.