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3D Printing for Dummies

AUTHOR Horne, Richard
PUBLISHER For Dummies (10/10/2023)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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3D Printing For Dummies is an easy reference for anyone new to the process of taking a digital file and turning it into an object in the real world. (Pretty amazing stuff, right?) It's also a handy guide for more experienced users looking to learn the latest and greatest in additive manufacturing. Updated for the latest generation of machines and materials, this book walks you through creating models and printing 3D objects. You'll get the scoop on the impact of these versatile machines in production and manufacturing, reuse and recycling, intellectual property design controls, and more. It's an exciting time to get into 3D printing, and this friendly Dummies guide is here to help you do it.

  • Wrap your mind around the technology of 3D printing
  • Understand how 3D printing is transforming industries
  • Get an intro to making your own digital models
  • Consider the pros and cons of 3D printing for your hobby or business needs

3D Printing For Dummies is a perfect resource for anyone interested in learning about and taking advantage of 3D printing technology.

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Product Details
ISBN-13: 9781394169474
ISBN-10: 1394169477
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
Edition Number: 0003
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Page Count: 416
Carton Quantity: 20
Product Dimensions: 7.41 x 0.69 x 9.17 inches
Weight: 1.30 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Index, Price on Product, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Computers | Hardware - Printers, Scanners & External Accessories
Computers | Design, Graphics & Media - CAD-CAM
Computers | Software Development & Engineering - Computer Graphics
Dewey Decimal: 621.988
Library of Congress Control Number: 2023943991
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Turn your ideas into physical objects For hobbyists and businesspeople interested in 3D printing, 3D Printing For Dummies is a quick-start guide to desktop manufacturing. Take a tour of the latest devices and resources and learn how to streamline and configure your 3D printing workflow for maximum efficiency. Create 3D printed art, make money with a 3D printing service, bring product manufacturing in-house, and explore the future of additive manufacturing. This jargon-free book makes it easy to choose the right machine, materials, software, and process to meet your 3D printing needs.

Inside...

  • Types of 3D printers & materials
  • What 3D printing is good for
  • How to find & create designs for 3D- printable objects
  • 3D printing for business Consumer-level
  • 3D printers Setting up, controlling, and customizing your 3D printer
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Print out whatever you can dream up

3D Printing For Dummies is an easy reference for anyone new to the process of taking a digital file and turning it into an object in the real world. (Pretty amazing stuff, right?) It's also a handy guide for more experienced users looking to learn the latest and greatest in additive manufacturing. Updated for the latest generation of machines and materials, this book walks you through creating models and printing 3D objects. You'll get the scoop on the impact of these versatile machines in production and manufacturing, reuse and recycling, intellectual property design controls, and more. It's an exciting time to get into 3D printing, and this friendly Dummies guide is here to help you do it.

  • Wrap your mind around the technology of 3D printing
  • Understand how 3D printing is transforming industries
  • Get an intro to making your own digital models
  • Consider the pros and cons of 3D printing for your hobby or business needs

3D Printing For Dummies is a perfect resource for anyone interested in learning about and taking advantage of 3D printing technology.

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