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CUT5 13.2
Computers: Understanding Tech 5e 13.2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 3-D printing (3-DP) | The ability to use printer-like technology to output three-dimensional objects using one of a variety of materials. Also called additive manufacturing. |
| additive manufacturing | See 3-D printing (3-DP). |
| .stl file name extension | From stereolithography, the name used for 3-D printing in an early patent. The file name extension used by one of the most widely used 3-D file formats. |
| hologram | An image generally created by splitting laser light so it appears as a full 3-D image, either still or in motion. It may appear to float, or may be projected so it appears positioned on a surface. |
| Quantum Photonic Imager (QPI) | A microchip containing micro LEDs which makes it possible to layer light to create floating hologram images. The chip can control the color, brightness, and angle of each tiny light beam. |