Re: 3D Mathematical Models

From: Bathsheba Grossman (sheba@protoshape.com)
Date: Wed Nov 15 2000 - 22:07:03 EET


On Wed, 15 Nov 2000, Marshall Burns wrote:
> > I remember some time ago there had been a discussion on using Rapid
> > Prototyping equipment to produce 3D models of mathematical equations.
> > What i'm looking for is examples of these models in STL, IGES or VRML
> > format. Even if someone can point me to a web site where I can download
> > samples of these files will be appreciated.
>
> The pioneer in this area is Stewart Dickson. Check out
> http://emsh.calarts.edu/~mathart/R_Proto_ref.html.

There's more than one pioneer in them thar woods. You might like to
contact Carlo Sequin as well, and try surfing the links at

  http://www.isama.org

The "sculpture" and "mathematical visualization" areas are probably
good places to look.

-Sheba
Bathsheba Grossman (831) 429-8224
Digital sculpture www.bathsheba.com
Creative prototyping www.protoshape.com

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