Talk:Virtual designs into physical objects
| This 'discussion page' is currently used to hold notes for the development of this website (however it can still be used for discussion) |
|---|
Combined section on Computer-controlled flexible manufacturing techniques
Great picture of engine block being milled: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Vertikalbearbeitungszentrum_Hermle_C_30_U.jpg
Fortune magazine article on Gershenfeld: http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2006/11/13/8393124/index.htm
Build your own pcb mill http://web.mit.edu/kumpf/www/pcbmill.html
Build your own cnc machine http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/29/how-to-build-your-own-cnc-machine-part-1/
Solid metal parts: http://www.gizmag.co.uk/go/5312. ARCAM electron-Beam Melting (EBM). Layer thickness 0.05mm
- Rapid injection mouldings, vac forming etc
Loughborough uni automated house building (and decorating I think too)
3D scanning
Even 3D printing of replacement human organs using cells
Keywords: Solid freeform fabrication
Metadata associated with designs
Interacting with physical model
Haptic forearm and hand exoskeleton that limits movement when fingers are touching a virtual object. Head-mounted display would enable interaction without your arms and fingers getting in the way of the image. In fact camera could sense where hand is and remove image so your body shows through looking like it is on top of image. Could be very portable system too.
