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AnthropologyAnthropologist have discovered that RP can be very beneficial in the replication of bones and other artifacts. RP allows for the replication of artifacts so that molding, measuring and dissecting of the remains can be done without causing harm to the original finding. In cases where there may only be one or two specimens existing, it allows the original model to be safely locked away without hindering research done on the specimen. By taking CT scans of the object, it is easy to accurately recreate an artifact on RP machines. The CT scans are converted into STL files for building. An STL file is surface representation of an object made up of triangles and is compatible with RP machines. The models that are built can also be used to show changes with evolution. ForensicsWhen investigating homicide cases it is very important to reconstruct the scene. RP models will help provide answers to some questions. Replication using RP is accurate enough that effects of wounds may been seen. Accurate predictions of the forces, implements and other key events can be determined using these models. Strangely enough, this is especially helpful in cases here the person is still living and we cannot access the actual skull with fractures or injuries from the event. RP allows the production of bones, such as the skull, so actual physical models can be used in court. In murder or wrongful death cases, models of the victims injures could be used to prosecute the perpetrator. These models would help recreate the scene in the court room as well as shine some light on what really happened. Works Cited 1. Ramos and Stemper. AMedical Applications of Rapid Prototyping.@ Undergraduate Research Experience in Solid Free Form Fabrication. Milwaukee School of Engineering. 1997. Last Updated May 17, 1999
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