3D Printers: A Beginner's Guide, 2nd Revised and Expanded Edition: All of the Design and Technical Basics You Need to Use Any 3D Printer

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Everything you need to know to get started with 3D printing at home. Get going 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 3ds Max, Rhinoceros 5, ZBrushCore, SolidWorks, Sketchup Make, Blender, 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 become a 3D printing professional. This newly updated and expanded edition features the latest printers and programs, new software updates, and a larger gallery to show you what's possible and what's not with tips and tricks for practical applications with all the current technologies.

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Oliver Bothmann is a technical journalist who has written 7 German-language books on modeling technology. He is a former editor-in-chief of three modeling magazines, and a recognized expert on model engineering and machinery. This is his first book in the English language.