Laminated object manufacturing (LOM) is a rapid prototyping technique that creates 3D models using sheets of materials like plastic or paper. The process involves layering and bonding sheets using heat and pressure and then cutting each layer into the desired shape with a laser. Key advantages are its ability to produce large models quickly and accurately using inexpensive materials like paper. However, LOM is not well-suited for complex geometries and does not produce high quality functional prototypes.