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The 3D Printing Handbook

Technologies, design and applications

If you’re a professional looking to master the key aspects of 3D printing, this book is for you.


The 3D Printing Handbook provides practical advice on selecting the right technology and how to design for 3D printing, based upon first-hand experience from the industry’s leading experts.

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What’s Inside

  • Insights into the mechanism behind all major 3D printing technologies
  • An understanding of the benefits and limitations of each technology
  • Decision-making tools for technology selection
  • Actionable design advice and guidelines
  • Industry case studies from leading brands

“A much-needed resource for designers and engineers at any level of experience to better understand [3D printing] technology.”

Sarah Goehrke, 3dprint.com

“It draws on the thousands of 3D printing hours they have clocked up and brings this experience to the reader.”

Michael Petch, 3dprintingindustry.com

“An impressive job capturing the most important elements of 3D printing in an easy-to-understand and visually dynamic manner.”

Michael Molitch-Hou, engineering.com

“Whether you are a novice or a well-aged veteran, you will certainly find many things you don’t yet know in this book.”

Kerry Stevenson, fabbaloo.com

Master the fundamentals of 3D printing today

The 3D Printing Handbook is available and on Kindle through a web store near you:

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