This must-have book will guide you through your first steps in 3D printing at home! Get started with a solid overview of concepts and techniques and learn the basics of 3D construction with essential information on data files, programs, and software, such as FreeCAD, Blender, Sketchup Free, Autodesk, Cura, Chitubox, and more. Know what your options are for both kits and ready-to-use printers, discover what you need to do to make your first 3D printed part, and find out what it takes to bec...

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 wor...