[Blindmath] anyone heard of 3-D printing?

[Ian Chris]

Hi All,

I guess there is a lot of conversation on this topic but i want to know a
few things that i have understood. from the VI per se one has to have  a 3d
model of the object that needs to be sent to the printer. I am referring to
all model making softwares such as CATIA the PRO E or the Solid works
types. And then it is sent for printing to the printer. I am curious to
know the resources that are available at an individuals disposal to manage
this task on his / her own.

The college or university may be equipped with such kind of resource and
hence the utilization of this printer for our needs is a question to me.

can anyone share ideas if my understanding is right or wrong.

Warm Regards

Ian


On Sun, Mar 30, 2014 at 9:20 PM, Sean Tikkun <jaquis at mac.com> wrote:

> There are several of us out here in the research world exploring potential
> uses.  I know of at least 3 schools for the blind that have 1 or 2 and are
> also exploring things.  For my part I'm making math manipulatives, here is
> a link to my recent addition for triangle geometry:
> http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:274051
>
> I first saw one myself while visiting NFB in Baltimore almost two years
> ago now!
>
> Your Friend,
> Sean R. Tikkun
> Website: www.seantikkun.net
> E-mail: jaquis at me.com
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > On Mar 29, 2014, at 7:07 AM, qubit <lauraeaves at yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> > This one caught me by surprise the other day on a talk show.
> > I listened, then googled "3-D printer" and got some fascinating hits.
> > Apparently there are printers available that produce high resolution 3-D
> > plastic objects from digital input models.
> > It is also called additive manufacturing or plastic holography.
> > But that's not all, the price of one of these units is as low as $499.
> > Try googling -- it is an interestiing read.
> > I couldn't help but think of possible uses by blind persons.
> > On the tv interview they demo'd the unit and described how this
> technology
> > has been used and misused.  For example, some people have used it to
> create
> > plastic handguns, which are illegal as they look so much like the real
> > thing.
> > He also demo'd creating a plastic apple.
> > There is a lot more on the internet.
> >
> > Anyway, am I behind the times, or has anyone else heard of 3-D printers?
> > I want one :)
> > --le
> >
> >
> >
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