Making three-dimensional objects appear as if from nothing – that almost seems like science fiction. And yet development is well on the way to making this vision of the future a reality. 3D printing is currently developing rapidly. A wide variety of things are being printed not only in industrial companies. In the meantime, this technology has also reached the home user and can be used sensibly and affordably for the most diverse applications.

This book shows you how 3D printing works at home, what you need for it and how you can successfully get your first 3D print. Different construction programmes are shown as well as the possibility to create an object without any construction effort. Different printers will be presented, an overview of the systems on the market will be given and many useful tips and tricks for 3D printing will be given. 3D printing is one of the technologies of the future – this book will prepare you for its use at home!

From the content:

• 3D Printing – Revolution in Manufacturing?

• Different types of 3D printing

• 3D printing at home – possibilities and impossibilities

• Basics of Technology Construction for 3D Printing

• Printing without designing

• Tips for 3D printing

• Introduction to different printers

• Multi-colour printing with and without a multi-extruder

• Applications

• Contract work – 3D printing by service providers

• Quickstart – Checklist for printing