Chapter 1.Introduction What Is 3-D Printing? Library-Specific Issues The Case for 3-D Printing in Libraries Conclusion Notes Chapter 2.The Types of 3-D Printing Fused Deposition Modeling Printing Stereolithography Selective Laser Sintering Laminated Object Manufacturing Other 3-D Printing Types Chapter 3.Types of Plastics ABS PLA Other Plastics Notes Chapter 4.Creating and Printing Files File Formats Design Software 3-D Scanning Operational Software Chapter 5.3-D Printers MakerBot LulzBot Printrbot Solidoodle SeeMeCNC Rostock Max and Orion Hyrel 3D Cubify Formlabs Old World Laboratories Mcor
In the time-honoured tradition of introducing new technologies, many libraries are considering purchasing a 3-D printer. Jason Griffey, an early enthusiast of 3-D printing, has researched the marketplace. In this report he introduces readers to the 3-D printing marketplace.