3D printing for artists, designers and makers
By: Stephen Hoskins
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 143
ISBN-13: 9781408173794
Copyright date: 2013
Subjects: Computer art; Impression tridimensionnelle; Three-dimensional printing; Imprimantes; Computer printers
Other titles: 3D printing for artists, designers & makers
Description: "Rapidly gaining popular attention, 3D printing is viewed as the next life changing technology. This book explains how the creative industries are directly interfacing with this new technology and how it is changing the practices of many artists and designers across the globe. A selection of case studies of leading practitioners in their respective disciplines reveals this fascinating process in action. The book also introduces the groundbreaking research by Stephen Hoskins and his 3D team at the Centre for Fine Print Research, world leaders in the development of techniques for 3D printing in ceramics, and includes a history of 3D printing, from its origins in aerospace to its current, diverse applications in bio-medics and Formula One racing, through to furniture design and jewellery"--Page 4 of cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Text in English.
Table of contents: title: Preface; title: Introduction; title: The history of 3d printing in relation to the visual arts; title: An overview of current 3d printing technologies, what each offers and how they might develop in the future; title: Crafts and craftspeople; title: The Fine Arts; title: Design and Designers : case studies from contemporary designers; title: The public face of 3D printing and its future in the arts : animators, hackspaces, geeks and fashion designers; title: Conclusion; title: Glossary; title: Interview questionaire; title: Index.