Preface
THE PAST 10 YEARS have seen an explosion of interest and potential in 3D printing. Novices and professionals are using it to make their lives and jobs more rewarding and productive. When this technology is combined with websites such as Quirky, Kickstarter, Indiegogo, Prosper, Etsy, Shapeways, Ponoko, and Facebook, people are empowered to turn hobbies into businesses, start side businesses, and leave jobs they no longer like or that have left them. 3D printing is truly a part of the New Industrial Revolution.
Thought leaders compare current 3D printers to the dot-matrix printers and the Apple Macintosh of the early 1980s. Being competitive will eventually require knowledge of this technology because it will surely disrupt and innovate ...
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