Class Update 3/18

Introduction to Digital fabrication

I thought it interesting to hear that digital fabrication has been an additive technology in that fabrication machines are used to build other fabrication machines.  It's almost reproductive in how the old machine gives birth to the new one.  I was surprised to hear that 3d printers could print color and texture.  I think that has a lot of possibilities.  Finally, it seems to me that digital fabrication is really an exercise in proper planning.  One thing is wrong and everything won't work.  It must be necessary to have a VERY firm grip on the technology you're using.  Nothing you can simply figure out as you go.