3-D printers
By: James Bow
Edition: First edition.
Series: Cutting-edge technology; Cutting-edge technology
Publisher: Gareth Stevens
Published: 2017
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9781482451672
Subjects: Juvenile literature; Three-dimensional printing
Other titles: 3 dimensional printers; Three dimensional printers
Description: With a bit of programming and some high-tech science, 3-D printers can use a wide variety of materials such as plastic or wood to create an infinite amount of different creations. This book explores the science behind this incredible technology, including the history of 3-D printing and what scientists hope to achieve with these unique tools. Whether used for art, medicine, or just to make something cool at home, 3-D printing is poised to have a remarkable impact on our lives, and this book chronicles the technology s journey from concept to reality. Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Graphic Organizers, Index, Sidebars.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.

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Table of contents: title: Printing; title: 3 dimensions; title: Computer-aided design; title: 3-D printers in our lives; title: The 3-D revolution; title: The future.