Abstract for Tactile Graphics 2008

Title: Relief techniques in the DZB and the newest project “world atlas” in two languages

Reference: P6-B

Presenter: Anke Nordmann

Deutsche Zentralbücherei für Blinde zu Leipzig (DZB - German Central Library for the Blind), Germany

Abstract:

This presentation will include information about the German Central Library for the Blind (DZB) – the only one in Germany, which is an all-in-one library, publishing house and a production centre.

It will give an overview about the relief techniques of DZB. It will show the development process, and describe the technique of computer-controlled plotter cutting and its advantages for the production process.

Finally information will be given about the newest project “world atlas”. It can be used by blind, partially sighted and sighted people alike and you can choose between a German and an English version. See how it was possible to create an atlas in different languages with one stencil for all versions.

Objectives of presentation:

give an overview about relief technologies in the DZB and present our innovative technology, the computer-controlled plotter cutting system
demonstrate our newest creative project “world atlas” in different languages, make known the English version all over the world and find interested partners

Outcomes for audience:

get information about the existence of other braille producing companies all over the world and what they are doing
learn about innovative technology in the DZB
inform about the creative project “world atlas”

Prior knowledge of topic assumed: Low

Contains advanced technical content: No

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