3D Printing for All: The Do-it-yourself Guide (#makers DO IT

For those who want to use 3D printing in private or commercial sector (no technical knowledge required). – The DIY guide: step by step to self-printed product – Everything you need to know about hardware/software, contractors, shops and events. – With over 10 practice exercises for making 3D selfies, multicopters, rings, spare parts and much more. – With current trends for multi-colour printing, materials and finishing. – Online: all exercises from the book, additional examples as well as current 3D printing news & events – Extra: e-book inside DIY phone cases, 3D selfies or a spare part for your broken household appliance – all this and much more can be done today with 3D printing. Do you want to become a maker yourself? This book shows you how to do it. Compact, clear and practical, it accompanies you when you start the world of 3D printing. You will learn how technology works, what uses it offers, and what opportunities it holds for the future. Over ten practice exercises show you how to get from design to finished expression, what equipment you need to do and what printing process is the most suitable for your project. The full range of possibilities is displayed: from using finished print templates to designing your own models to scanning existing designs. Whether you choose your own printer, a contractor, or a FabLab, Florian Horsch will show you what tips & tricks to consider to successfully start as a DIY enthusiast 2.0. From the contents. How does 3D printing work? What are possible uses? // Legal aspects of 3D printing // The best content platforms, customizer, modelling & scanning solutions // The most important printing processes at a glance: FDM, SLS, 3DP, SLA & LOM // Your first 3D printer: purchase tips, use, materials & maintenance // Printing service providers, FabLabs & hackerspaces System requirements for e-book inside: e-book readers or Adobe Digital Editions