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WENDY ADEST uses SolidWorks and MasterCam software. Her sculptural pieces are output on a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) 3 axis mill, and in some cases on the FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) machine. All works are hand finished.

SUE DORMAN uses FDM Rapid Prototyping systems to create her jewelery/sculpture pieces. Rhino software, SolidWorks, Stratasys, and Soldscape are software used to either fabricate the pieces themselves or to create wax prototypes that are investment cast into silver, gold, or metal.

PATRICIA MOISAN scans images into Adobe Photoshop that are subsequently converted from pixel based into vector based information in Illustrator. This vector file drives the engraving features of a 50 watt, Universal laser cutter.

JASON PILARSKI uses Alias/Wavefront AutoStudio for surface modeling and general form development of his wall works. SolidWork software's sheet metal capabilities are used to perform a mock-up and simulation of bending and forming prior to being cut with a high wattage laser cutter. Three-dimensional elements are master-molded using a 5-axis CNC machine and then vacuum formed.

DAVID SCHAFER explores virtual objects using software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Quark, and then further develops his ideas using SolidWorks or After Affects before the final objects are hand crafted. Recent work utilizes a CNC 5 axis mill cutting high density foam, that is molded and cast in liquid acrylic before being finished and polished by hand.

LINDA NISHIO works with Adobe Illustrator and Dimensions software to create her drawings and sculptural works. The drawings are output on an Iris Inkjet printer, while the sculptures are fabricated by the process of metal spinning, and finished by hand.

CINDY KOLODZIEJSKI uses a digital camera and scanner as well as images downloaded off of the internet as reference for her underglaze painted ceramic work. Using Adobe Photoshop and Corel Draw/Photo, the images are stretched and warped to proportionately fit her forms.

GEORGE STONE has developed artworks using digital technology, electronics and the computer since these have become available and accessible. His forays into electronic sound involve transferring analog tone sources to digital distributors which then send the programmed tone sets out at different speeds to hand modified custom speakers.

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