{"product_id":"9781484209462","title":"Beginning Design for 3D Printing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeginning Design for 3D Printing\u003c\/em\u003e is the \u003cstrong\u003efull color\u003c\/strong\u003e go-to-guide for creating just about anything on a 3D printer. This book will demystify the design process for 3D printing, providing the proper workflows for those new to 3D printing, eager artists, seasoned engineers, 3D printing entrepreneurs, and first-time owners of 3D printers to ensure original ideas can be 3D printed. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeginning Design for 3D Printing\u003c\/em\u003e explores a variety of 3D printing projects. Focus is on the use of freely available 3D design applications with step-by-step techniques that will demonstrate how to create a wide variety of 3D printable objects and illustrate the differences between splines, polygons, and solids. Users will get a deep understanding of a wide range modeling applications. They'll learn the differences between organic modeling tools, hard edge modeling, and precision, CAD-based techniques used to make 3D printable designs, practical products, and personalized works of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a student on a budget or a company exploring R \u0026amp; D options for 3D printing, \u003cem\u003eBeginning Design for 3D Printing\u003c\/em\u003e will provide the right tools and techniques to ensure 3D printing success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat you’ll learn\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn the differences between the software modeling tools available for 3D printing.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the fundamental design concepts and definitions in the 3D modeler’s toolkit.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn the best tool for the project, and how to design 3D printable objects quickly and efficiently.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn the differences between organic, hard edged, and precision based CAD techniques\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid common design errors and mistakes that can lead to frustration.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure cost-efficient designs through optimization techniques.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a range of objects from simple every-day designs to complex, articulated assemblies that are printable\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain an understanding of advanced procedures that exemplify how, in 3D printing, \"design complexity is free\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWho this book is for      \u003cp\u003e     \u003cem\u003eBeginning Design for 3D Printing\u003c\/em\u003e is for anyone interested in essential 3D printing design techniques. This book is intended for artists, designers, engineers, students and entrepreneurs wanting to create their own original content for 3D printing.       \u003c\/p\u003e     Table of Contents\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: What's Possible With 3D Printing?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Exploring Design Techniques for 3D Printing \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Begin With a Box\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Preparing the Box for 3D Printing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Creative Applications for Simple Shapes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Design Strategies for 3D Printing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Basic Solid Modeling Techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Organic Modeling Techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Customization Techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: 3D Scanning Techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Intermediate Solid Modeling Techniques for Mechanical Connections\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Advanced Techniques Using Blender\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Working With 3D Printing Service Bureaus\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix: Timeline of 3D Printing Design Milestones\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47130305265904,"sku":"9781484209462","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781484209462_p0.jpg?v=1763631988","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781484209462","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}