During the COVID-19 pandemic, “makers” have come together to design, 3D print, and distribute medical supplies.
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Try Out Ergonomic Computer Workstations at the NIH Library
The ErgoFit workspaces give NIH staff a chance to try out computer workstations furnished with configurable ergonomic equipment designed to help users achieve a neutral, comfortable working posture.
Maya 3D Modeling for Beginners
Autodesk Maya is a powerful modeling tool best known for film animation, but can be used to create 3D models suitable for printing on the NIH Library's 3D printers.
Introduction to 3D Modeling with Blender
Blender is a powerful, open source program that allows a wide range of creative work. This free class will focus on how to use Blender to create 3D models that can be printed on one of the NIH Library’s 3D printers.
OmicCircos: Data Visualization for Data Integration―December 9th
OmicCircos is a free tool used to generate high-quality circular plots for visualizing annotations and genomic variations, including mutation patterns, copy number variations (CNVs), expression patterns, and methylation patterns.
Print for Free @ the NIH Library
Through the NIH Library’s Technology Sandbox, a 2014 trial of 3D printers exposed NIH staff to cutting edge technology for work and research. The pilot was so successful that the Library is now permanently offering free 3D printing services.