3D PRINTING
The Immersive Education
Initiative works to redefine our educational system with new digital
technologies and virtual aspects. In past week, IMMERSION 2015 has been chosen
as the official site that will take place in Paris, France. The guests and
speakers, mostly education and technology related professionals, will be
attending at the conference and discuss about many types of immersive
technologies. The specific date is expect to be announced in March.
It is only a year ago when I
first came across with 3D printing. I was in the downtown Boston near Newbury
Street and I saw something created from the machine. I did not have any clue on
what the structured 3D shape was, what was it for and why, but I can tell
anyone that it really looked cool and moreover, I thought it could be the next
innovative technology that can be used in many areas for various purposes.
It creates a 3 dimensional
virtual design objects from a digital file that the customer/user wants to
create. First, the design is made in a Computer Aided Design file using a
program that provides a 3D modeling. Its applications composes of architecture,
entertainment, education, and etc, in which can be printed in many types of
forms like plastic, metal, nylon, and much more materials that the user wants
to use.
3D printing is also called
as additive manufacturing that brings a whole new level of technology in our
contemporary society. Also, I was heard that in near future, many people will
possess a 3D printer just like the 2D printer that are used widely today. When
the 3D printer becomes more prevalent, one can probably then use the 3D printer
to create pretty much anything theoretically if a digital file exists.
I personally think that 3D
Printing and Google Glass can bring a great change/ transformation in a digital
technology market. With 3D printer, one can create any parts that are in need
instantly right on the spot and I still can only imagine such technology and
machine in movies or the virtual world.
This is an assignment from the Immersive Education course that I am
taking at Boston College. The course is called Collaborative Computing. For
details, visit the immersive BC portal at http://ImmersiveEducation.org/@/bc
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