3D Printing @ X

What is 3D printing? -- All about the hardware -- Setting up and printing -- 3D modeling -- Advanced usage and techniques
How can you print something three dimensional and have a real, usable thing when you're done? Coward shows you what the current models are capable of, and provides pointers on choosing and using a 3D printer and printing software, as well as troubleshooting the most common 3D problems

Foreword: an introduction to 3D printing -- Part I: Applications of 3D printing -- Introduction -- 3D printing and the maker movement -- How 3D printing is being used today -- Part II: Hardware and printing choices -- Understanding FDM printers -- Tips for success in FDM printing and visual trouble-shooting guide -- Understanding resin printers -- Outsourcing versus buying your own 3D printer -- Overview of the 3D printing workflow -- Setting up your personal makerspace for 3D printing -- Part III: DIY tutorials & CAD troubleshooting -- Getting started with Tinkercad -- Getting started with Meshmixer -- Getting started with Fusion 360 -- Getting and fixing 3D models -- Part IV: From idea - to 3D print - to product -- How to start or enhance a business with 3D printing -- How to make a prototype using 3D printing and different types of manufacturing methods -- How 3D printing will change your (and everyone else's) life.

The 3D printing revolution is well upon us, with new machines appearing at an amazing rate. With the abundance of information and options out there, how are makers to choose the 3D printer that's right for them? MAKE is here to help, with our Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing. With articles about techniques, freely available CAD packages, and comparisons of printers that are on the market, this book makes it easy to understand this complex and constantly-shifting topic.