3D Printing For Dummies

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