15. Introduction to 3D Printing

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By Doug Lhotka

I’ve always been fascinated by technology—new ways of doing things, expanding our capabilities, and seeing the products of the mind brought to life. Probably no modern technology better fits that description than 3D printing. Much like the replicators on your favorite starship, it holds the potential to revolutionize our lives. Yet while consumer 3D printers have made huge improvements in the last couple of years in both price and reliability, the technology remains very much in the experimental phase, so keep your expectations set appropriately. Applying 3D printing to fine art and photography is ...

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