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Make: Ultimate Guide To 3D Printing 2014

It’s 3D Printing: The Next Generation! The technology’s improving, prices are dropping,new models are hitting the market, and 3D printers are appearing on desktops, workbenches, lab shelves, and kitchen tables all over the world. Not only are we seeing better, faster, and cheaper 3D printers, we’re also seeing new printing materials, easier-to-use design software, powerful scanning technology, and the rise of an entire ecosystem of 3D peripherals and services that support 3D printing technology. Make’s second annual 3D Printing Guide is once again your go-to resource for discovering the latest information in this fast-changing field of printers, software, projects, and accessories. Inside, you'll find up-to-date reviews on the latest in 3D printing technology, feature and model comparisons, tutorials and stories about 3d printing, and some of the coolest 3d printed objects out there.

Paperback: 116 pages

Publisher: Maker Media, Inc; 1 edition (December 2, 2013)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1457183021

ISBN-13: 978-1457183027

Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 0.2 x 10.8 inches

Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

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Book Review: Make's Ultimate Guide to 3D PrintingMake magazine has put together a most comprehensive publication on 3D printing. In usual Make style, it begins with how various printers work with clear explanations of the technology. They also give the intriguing history; who made the innovations, how early challenges were overcome and how they have proliferated.In some respects, this is a thorough buyer's guide, promoting both the brand advertising of various 3D printers; along with critical reviews and comparisons of key features. With prices ranging from $300 to over $3000USD this kind of help is needed to make an informed purchase.This publication also explores the legal ramifications of 3D printing; from plastic guns to copyright infringement. It examines the “who is responsible” question if you provide a technology that someone else abuses.The Maker community is an eclectic mix of artist, engineers, tinkers and hackers; so there is a section showcasing the outstanding artistic work that only a 3D printer could produce. Making this kind of technology available to the masses is certain to transform the world as we know it.Then there are numerous examples of how practical a 3D printer in the home would be; from replacing broken parts so that appliances may be repaired rather than discarded (how GREEN!) to making useful items yourself (like guitar picks) rather than having to run across town to purchase them.There are articles on how 3D printing is being used in medicine to construct cartilage, heart valves and bone replacement.For the entrepreneur, there are examples of individuals who have created a personal business around 3D printed products.

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