Clouds Belong in the Sky

Admittedly, I'm not very tech savvy. In fact, I'd even go so far as to say that I'm a technodummy. So, why am I suddenly interested in Cloud?

Basically, I think I'm interested in it because everyone I know is storing their data in it.

I'm usually behind the times when it comes to technology and this is one of those times. I've been afraid of the Cloud technology ever since it came out.

My worries centered on the fact that nothing on the Internet is really secure even though we keep being told that it is. My rationale has been that if hackers like WikiLeaks and OpenLeaks could hack hundreds of thousands of government classified documents and break into every kind of banking information, then nothing on the Internet is secure.

I've also been afraid that my data could get lost in Cloud storage. There have been too many times when I have sent a document that has gotten lost in an Internet black hole, or someone is sending me a document while we're both sitting at our computers, and it's gotten lost in the ethers.

I recently stored my music in a Cloud that is probably floating around somewhere. It took a week for it to be stored and since then, I haven't been able to find it. I know it's out there somewhere; I just don't know how to bring it down to earth and get it into my laptop.

And after I stored my music in the disappearing cloud, I heard that one of those Cloud data storage facilities was shutting down and their customers were being asked to make other storage arrangements.

I saw a lot of posts and it sounded like controlled chaos. People were concerned about losing their data or that they had too much data to move quickly and efficiently. It sounded like pandemonium judging from the intensity of the posts that I was reading.

When I see things like this happening to the newest and greatest in technology, I'm kind of glad that I'm not so savvy about it. It makes me move much more slowly until many of the bugs are worked out before I buy the latest gadget.

I think I'll stick with my backup system of multicolored floppy disks. At least I can see them. I can't see my music in the Cloud so I'm not even sure it's there, but the floppy disks? Those I can see.

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3D Robotic Sculpting: A Basic Introduction

For as long as can be remembered the world of design has always been a complex one. From the moment that an idea is conceptualised to the design process and sculpting, making an idea come to life was a long process. With larger sculptors in particular, whether for film, television or even to recreate a historical artifact, whatever the purpose; creating something could take months however this process has now been drastically improved as a result of some incredible advancements in technology.

3D robotic sculpting has completely changed the design world for good and in fact made the entire creative process a whole lot easier then it could have ever been. Using state of the art machinery and computer software, what could have taken months to create now only takes weeks.

As our reliance upon technology continues to grow, robotic sculpting is no doubt going to continue growing and is expected to maintain a strong prominence and role in the creation of incredible work.

Not sure what robotic sculpting is and how it works? Below are a few of the basics to help you get understand it all...

Robotic Sculpting or 3D Robotic sculpting as it is often known is exactly what it sounds like. CNC Robotic arms use 3D scanning capabilities to create an object or exact replica.

Robotic sculpting has been a part of the design and manufacture world for many years and most popular is used to create buildings, sets and replicas for film and television however it has also prominently been used for the replication of historical statues.

The original idea is scanned and data is downloaded onto a computer. The computer programme is then used to render the perfect 3D design that is needed; this can often be a long process as it is important that, before the sculpting begins, the design is perfect. Many professionals can alter the scan and add or remove elements to create exactly what you are after.

Once the design is complete, the robotic arm can begin sculpting. Although it is not a speedy process, robotic sculpting can create the object of desire far quicker then it manually could.

Robotic arms can generally sculpt a multitude of materials including granite, marble, foam, glass and plastic.

Whether you're looking to create something unique for your business, whether you are after a vital piece for television, film or a stage set or are simply curious as to how things are brought to life, hopefully the above points will have given you some food for thought.

Next time you see a model or sculpture, have a closer look; you never know, 3D robotic sculpting may have played a part!