Experiences about 3D printing for prototypes - ELEVATE your vision episode 3a

Show notes

Experiences about using 3D printing to produce prototypes for visually impaired students. Comparison to traditional manufacturing processes. Limitations and advantages. The Podcast of the ERASMUS+ ELEVATE project.
Exchange platform for tactile 3D models: https://www.tactiles.eu
Online tool to create tactile maps: https://touch-mapper.org/en/

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:19 Importance of tactile models in education and training
00:02:31 Reasons to decide 3D printing for tactile models. Examples of tools and tactile models
00:08:23 Limitation of 3D printing for tactile media
00:11:48 Advantage of exchange platforms to download tactile models
00:12:48 Online Tool TouchMapper to create tactile maps for free
00:13:15 Advantages of 3D printing and conclusion