Chapter 2. Technology
We often think about how mathematicians who invented a concept might have used 3D printing. The ability to quickly develop a 3D model of a mathematical surface with relatively cheap equipment can be transformative. As a result, our books focus on topics where 3D prints can make a real difference in understanding. 3D printers have become common in schools (although gathering dust in some) and pretty good home models are available for a few hundred dollars. In this chapter, we give some tips and resources for getting more comfortable with a 3D printer.
Since we were looking for ways that 3D printing enables new ways of thinking about classic math problems, it should not be surprising that many of our models will not translate ...
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