Sunday, April 8, 2012

Casey Doig
Blog #4
Digital applications

http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/304850

     The Title of this article is a 3D printer created this shoe.  This was broadcasted on CNN TV. This article is based around the technology the 20th century is bringing us.  For quite some time now we have been printing out documents and such in a 2d form.  Words or pictures printed out onto a flat piece of paper.  Now, we are beginning to see 3D art that can be more or less printed.  This printer uses a certain kind of material to create these objects.  The printer operates side to side like any other printer does but builds these objects level by level meticulously placing the material exactly where it needs to go.  It’s a confusing thought to grasp but this is where technology is bringing us.  In the video they actually printed a 3D version of the TV host on CNN.  They took a picture of her using a phone application and digitally created a 3d version of her head, with absolute detail.  This has actually been around longer than people think it just has been used in high tech labs and such.  Now, they are attempting to bring it to homes.  The price is a little steep but for 1300 dollars you can own a 3D printer.  I think this is a great idea.   It gives people a way to execute their ideas and imagination. I think it’s a awesome device that can be entertaining as well as useful.  They were also creating things like usable shoes, little 3D logos, as well as bobble heads.  If I had a chance to use one of these I think I would make a soccer ball.

    

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