3D printers do seem to be able to deliver its fair share of surprises from time to time, thanks to the creativity of the people who make use of it. Well, the University of Wisconsin’s Mechanical Engineering department happens to be making good use of their advanced selective laser sintering printer in order to churn out a fair number of rather intricate projects, where among them include 3D music scores – which will cater for the blind, of course.
This creation would see it replace Braille, where Braille is used in music scores, although there are limitations to it since crucial details have been omitted at times. Such a creation feature extruded versions of the same notes that one will be able to see on regular sheets, allowing you to interpret the music even when blind, just like any other performer, instead of having to learn a separate system.
Right now, the university is still working to refine the concept, so it might be some time before the blind music maestros will be able to make use of such 3D sheets in their concerts. It will require some fair amount of work though when it comes to mass production of such music scores, so do be patient.
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