The role of 3D printing in biological anthropology

The role of 3D printing in biological anthropology

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The following work explores the role of 3D printing in biological anthropology. A case study approach is used to provide an understanding of two different applications for 3D printing and to identify a potential methodology for creating 3D models. Case study one looks at the application of 3D prin...

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Main Author: Allard, Travis T.
Other Authors: Robert D. Hoppa (Anthropology)
Language:en_US
Published: 2006
Subjects:
Rapid Prototyping
3D Printing
CT
Laser Scanning
Anatomical Modeling
Biological Anthropology
Virtual Reality
3D Imaging
3D Modeling
Virtual Reconstruction
Skeletal Replica
Museum Exhibit
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1993/279
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Summary:The following work explores the role of 3D printing in biological anthropology. A case study approach is used to provide an understanding of two different applications for 3D printing and to identify a potential methodology for creating 3D models. Case study one looks at the application of 3D printing to reconstruction projects using a flowerpot to test the reconstruction methodology. The second case study uses both laser surface and CT scanning to create a replica of a human skeleton. The two methods of data acquisition are evaluated for advantages and limitations in creating the virtual model. This work shows that there is a role for 3D printing in biological anthropology, but that data acquisition and processing issues are the most significant limiting factors in producing skeletal replicas.

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