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3D Printing

  • 15-08-2014 02:14PM
    #1
    piebaldskwbald
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 83 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I'm working on models for the anatomy department in university. I have access to a 3D printer- that requires STL files, as the models are for veterinary use, I need access to animal anatomy, rather than human. There are not many STL files available online as regards animal anatomy. I do however, have access to CT scans which are in DICOM format. So my question is, can you convert DICOM to STL, and if so, how?


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  • #2
    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,589 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    Blender is a great 3D tool for modelling and has 3D print tools.
    Here is a guide for getting DICOM into blender:
    https://sites.google.com/site/pjmedphys/tutorials/dicom-structures-in-blender


  • #3
    michaelotoole
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 71 ✭✭michaelotoole


    Any of you guys buy or build a 3D printer?

    I'm looking at designing and building one from scratch, over time (probably a lot of time)... interested in open-hardware and open-source only...

    If anyone has links to Irish groups, forums, part suppliers etc., please post them...

    Mike


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