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Clickipedia
Extended Reality (XR) is an umbrella term that covers all of the various technologies, which
includes Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR) technologies.
It involves the use of computer-generated environments or overlays that merge the physical
and digital worlds to create immersive experiences.
3D PRINTING
3D Printing or 3-Dimensional Printing is a process of making a physical object from a digital
three-dimensional model. The object can be made using a few printing materials, including
plastics, powders, filaments, paper or even human tissue.
3D Printed Objects
Look at some 3D printed objects around the world.
American artist, Ivan Owen, created the first 3D printed prosthetic limb in 2011.
Strati is claimed to be the world's first 3D printed electric car.
The world's first 3D printed bridge is a 40-feet pedestrian bridge in Amsterdam.
Tvasta is India’s first 3D printed house which was created in 2020, in Chennai.
3D printed prosthetics limbs 3D printed electric car
3D printed bridge 3D printed house in India
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