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3D printing for disabled

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Technology options for special needs

Since I posted a blog about 3D printing in 2014, technology using 3D printing has continued to benefit disabled persons in increasing their independence and daily activities. One of the benefits of 3D printing for people with disabilities is that … Continue reading →

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3D printing

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Technology options for special needs

The special issue (3D Printer Buyer’s Guide) in the Make: magazine reported that the first patent for 3D printing was obtained by Charles Hull in 1986. The essence of 3D printing is that software can “slice” a 3D image into … Continue reading →

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