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Scientists, engineers, and mathematicians have always used available computer graphics to visualize models of physical systems as well as of abstract concepts. Although computer models on a 2D screen can enable a user to see things that otherwise might not be readily visible, sometimes there is just more intuition to be had with a physical model that can be touched and manipulated. In this chapter we will talk about some early adopters who are using 3D printing to visualize scientific and mathematical concepts.
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© 2014 Joan Horvath
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Horvath, J. (2014). Scientific Visualization. In: Mastering 3D Printing. Apress, Berkeley, CA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-0025-4_13
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