6 Please, do not be too serious. TeX is the digital version of Gutenbergs typesetting. Now, how about taking it the other way around? With TeX and modern 3d printers, it should be possible, to produce ancient matrixes. Is there something existing like that? 3dfun Share Improve this question Follow edited 17 hours ago MBE asked 17 hours ago MBEMBE 66722 silver badges1111 bronze badges 2 1 What do you mean by "matrix"? – Teepeemm Commented 14 hours ago A printing form, like they are used on printing machines, I do not know the right word. In general, a plate of lead with letters. a printing plate. – MBE Commented 14 hours ago Add a comment  |