Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- PLA Filament(also: Polylactic Acid Filament, PLA)
- A biodegradable thermoplastic derived from renewable resources like corn starch, commonly used as the default material in consumer-grade 3D printers. PLA is easy to print with, produces minimal warping, and is available in many colors, but it has lower heat resistance and impact…
- Parametric design(also: Parametric modeling)
- A design approach in which objects are defined by adjustable parameters (dimensions, angles, ratios) rather than direct geometric manipulation, allowing users to customize designs by changing numerical values without needing 3D modeling expertise. Parametric design is…
- Personal-Scale Manufacturing(also: Desktop Manufacturing, Personal Fabrication)
- The use of affordable, accessible manufacturing tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines by individuals or small groups to produce custom physical objects, as opposed to relying on industrial-scale production. In the context of assistive technology,…
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