3D Printing: An Introduction - Paperback

by Stephanie Torta (Author), Jonathan Torta (Author)

This overview of 3D printing technology in industry, education, and the exploding area of Do-It-Yourself contains a detailed look at the common 3D printers, materials, and software. Full-color images guide you on setting up your own printer and performing calibration tasks, including descriptions of printing methods, best practices, pitfalls to avoid, and how to finish a completed project. Companion files are included with printable 3D objects in common formats, additional lessons, checklists, figures from the text, and videos showing time-lapse, printing, and print refinement.

Author Biography

Torta Stephanie:
Stephanie Torta is a Senior Media Developer and an accomplished graphic designer, videographer, and photographer with over twenty years' experience including teaching graphic design at Boston University and Emerson College.

Torta Jonathan:
Jonathan Torta is a lifetime DIY enthusiast constructing various automated devices, computers, Tesla coils, and robots, with over 8 years constructing and modifying a variety of 3D printers to maximize their capabilities.