Glossary
Searchable terminology from accessibility, web standards, and related fields.
7 results found in 3D printing.
- 3D Printed Tactile Model (3D tactile model, Tactile 3D model, 3D-printed accessibility model)
- A physical, three-dimensional object produced by additive manufacturing (for example fused deposition modelling or stereolithography) that is designed to be explored by touch rather than sight. 3D pri…
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
- The use of software to create, modify, analyse, and optimise designs for physical objects or systems. In accessibility contexts, CAD tools are critical for designing assistive technology, tactile grap…
- Conductive Filament (Conductive 3D printing filament, Conductive PLA)
- A specialized 3D printing material that conducts electricity, enabling printed objects to interact with capacitive touchscreens. In accessibility applications, conductive filament can be embedded in o…
- Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF, Fused Deposition Modeling, FDM)
- A 3D printing technique that creates objects by depositing melted thermoplastic filament layer by layer. FFF printers heat plastic material (commonly PLA or ABS) and extrude it through a nozzle that m…
- Interactive 3D Printed Model (I3M, Interactive Tactile Model)
- A 3D printed physical object augmented with technology that provides audio or other non-visual feedback when users touch or interact with specific areas. These models combine the tangible spatial info…
- Orthographic Projection (Parallel Projection)
- A method of representing a three-dimensional object in two dimensions by projecting its features onto a flat plane using parallel lines perpendicular to that plane, eliminating perspective distortion.…
- Point Cloud
- A set of data points in three-dimensional space, where each point represents a position on the surface of an object or environment, typically captured by depth cameras, LiDAR scanners, or photogrammet…