Introduction.- History of stereolithography.- Infrared tereolithographic.- Microstereolithography.- Reaction mechanics in photo-polymerised processes.- Polymeric systems for stereolithography.- Metallic and ceramic suspensions.- Photopolymerizable hydrogels - chenistry and mechanical.- Computer simulation of stereolithography.- Phenomenological curing models for stereolithographic applications.- Micro-components.- Injection moulding applications.- SL in tissue engineering.