A multi-axial rod connector for connecting spinal rods is provided. The layer formed by the particles is then fixed in accordance with the image by a beam, in particular a laser beam, and especially by infrared radiation, on the surface of the printing form or ablated in accordance with the image. By utilizing the method and system in accordance with the present invention, a converted data array can be processed in a parallel fashion thereby increasing the overall processing speed of the computer system. A representation of the geographic location of the mobile device is generated. The extruded structural members are formed, cooled, pulled and cut to desired lengths. The viscosity of a treating fluid containing gelling agents is broken, even at temperatures of about 250\xb0 F.