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Q3. When you see the term ‘3D computer technologies’ what does it mean to
you?
As has been noted elsewhere (see section 1.0) the researcher has not been using
the term ‘CAD/CAM’ to describe the use of computer-based design and
fabrication tools to ends beyond the pragmatic aspect of increased speed and
productivity. This question was asked by the researcher to elicit responses that
might indicate how broad a range of technologies this might entail. Surprisingly
only 1 (3.7%) practitioner responded with just CAD/CAM. The responses
indicate a more expanded conception of the range of technologies than any
single practitioner would be likely to come up with. It is worth noting that 2
(7.4%) of these practitioners specifically indicated that meant ‘more than
drawing’.
Indicative Term
Number of References
Rapid Prototyping 10
Design 9
Modelling 9
Software 8
CNC 7
Output 7
CAD 6
Animation 5
Creative 5
Digital 5
Scanning 5
Input 4
Manufacture 4
Physical 4
Virtual 4
CAM 3
Fabrication 3
Generation 3
Robotics 3
Visualisation 3
Haptics 2
Rendering 2
Reverse Engineering 2
CAVEs 1
Computer Games 1
Hardware 1
Holography 1
Sensing 1
Simulation 1
Special Effects 1
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