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Aggies' 3D Discovery

Stephanie Cannon '06 July 30, 2015 9:50 AM updated: July 30, 2015 9:56 AM

A group of researchers at Texas A&M University created a 3D printer capable of printing Braille characters on any kind of plastic packaging used in common consumer products. Unlike other 3D printers, which are only capable of printing on flat surfaces, this machine is able to print on products regardless of the extent of existing surface curvature.

The idea is to convince retailers that this technology will aid them in labeling packaging for the visually impaired, via a method that is both affordable and reliable. Whether it is dosage instructions on a medicine bottle, an expiration date on some sort of food packaging, or anything else that could be beneficial to the visually impaired, this technology certainly provides much hope for making their lives a bit less burdensome.

Read the full story at 3dprint.com, and learn more at engineering.tamu.edu.



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