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From: Jim Allan
Date: Feb 28, 2013 8:42AM

The Texas School for the Blind has one on order. I have been chomping at
the bit waiting for it. It will produce objects 8x8x16 , a good size for a
tactile map. Should be FUN!
Jim
On Feb 27, 2013 9:06 PM, "Chagnon | PubCom" < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:

> Has anyone tried to use the new 3D printers for braille or signage?
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> Or for maps?
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> Can you imagine how cool it would be to print a topographic map in minutes
> on one of those printers?
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