Fused Deposition Modeling

As the maker movement continues to grow and 3-D printers become more affordable, an expanding group of hobbyists is keen to explore this new technology. In the time-honored tradition of introducing new technologies, many libraries are considering purchasing a 3-D printer. Jason Griffey, an early enthusiast of 3-D printing, has researched the marketplace and seen several systems first hand at the Consumer Electronics Show. In this report he introduces readers to the 3-D printing marketplace, covering such topics as.

An Introductory Course

Design of 3D Printing, Additive manufacturing, Slicing with CURA, Design of 3D Printing, 3D Print, 3D Filament, 3D files