3D Printing For Dummies (PDF)

Get started printing out 3D objects quickly and
inexpensively!

3D printing is no longer just a figment of your
imagination. This remarkable technology is coming to the masses
with the growing availability of 3D printers. 3D printers create
3-dimensional layered models and they allow users to create
prototypes that use multiple materials and colors. This
friendly-but-straightforward guide examines each type of 3D
printing technology available today and gives artists,
entrepreneurs, engineers, and hobbyists insight into the amazing
things 3D printing has to offer. You'll discover methods for
the creation of 3D printable objects using software, 3D scanners,
and even photographs with the help of this timely For
Dummies guide.

* Includes information on stereolithography, selective sintering,
fused deposition, and granular binding techniques

* Covers the potential for the transformation of production and
manufacturing, reuse and recycling, intellectual property design
controls, and the commoditization of traditional products from
magazines to material goods

* Walks you through the process of creating a RepRap printer
using open-source designs, software, and hardware

* Addresses the limitations of current 3D printing technologies
and provides strategies for improved success

3D Printing For Dummies is the must-have guide to make
manufacturing your own dynamic designs a dream come true!