3D printing
Subtitle: the next industrial revolution
By: Christopher Barnatt
Publisher: ExplainingTheFuture.com; ExplainingTheFuture.com℗ʼ
Published: 2013
Place of publication: [Nottingham, England?]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 262
ISBN-13: 9781484181768
Subjects: Three-dimensional printing; Computer printers; Manufacturing processes; Impression tridimensionnelle; Fabrication; 3-D printing; Manufacturing; Technology
Other titles: Three-dimensional printing
Description: "'3D Printing: The Next Industrial Revolution' explores the practicalities and potential of 3D printing today, as well as trying to realistically foresee the impact of 3D printing on the world of tomorrow. The book is written for a wide audience, including 3D printing enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, designers, investors, students, and indeed anybody who wants to be more informed about the next round of radical technological change. Particular features of the book include an extensive chapter that details every current 3D printing technology, as well as an industry overview covering 3D printer manufacturers, software providers, and bureau services. These chapters are then supported by an extensive 3D printing glossary (of over 100 terms) and a 3D printing directory."--Amazon.com
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The next revolution; title: 3D printing technologies; title: The 3D printing industry; title: Digital manufacturing pioneers; title: Personal fabrication; title: 3D printing & sustainability; title: Bioprinting; title: Brave new world?