Saltar a navegação
Fabricated
Book

Fabricated

The New World of 3D Printing

Wiley, 2013 mais...


Editorial Rating

8

Qualities

  • Innovative

Recommendation

Professor Hod Lipson and tech writer Melba Kurman have written a fascinating celebration of 3D printing. They believe in and detail 3D printing’s transformative possibilities. They describe the history and current technology of the process, as well as what the future of 3D printing will bring, with its myriad industry-shattering implications for art, architecture, design, manufacture, law, food and education. Lipson and Kurman also make clear the drawbacks and limitations of the process. The 3D printing revolution will take place in small increments, and, like its products, the process will be specialized – even individualized – but life-altering and inclusive. getAbstract recommends this work to inventors, entrepreneurs, innovators, craftspeople, do-it-yourselfers and anyone seeking an early ride on a coming wave of economic change.

Take-Aways

  • A 3D printer lets you make anything, anywhere, at any time.
  • People often explain 3D printers by likening them to “the Replicator in Star Trek.
  • The 3D printing technology, or “additive manufacturing,” constructs objects one fine layer at a time.

About the Authors

Professor of engineering at Cornell University Hod Lipson directs the Creative Machines Lab. Technical writer Melba Kurman blogs on complex technologies.


Comment on this summary or Iniciar a Discussão

  • Avatar
  • Avatar
    B. S. 9 years ago
    I felt like a science fiction even though author points excuses.
  • Avatar
    A. G. 9 years ago
    Good insight on the future of 3D printing...it is only a matter of time that a majority of consumers will have these in their homes. Could the emerging markets be the impetus to gaining greater scale? It would be more efficient and economical if consumers can make what they need instead of buying goods. Eventually these printers will be affordable for all class levels - similar to smart phones. On another note, this takes personalization to a new level!
  • Avatar
    K. E. 9 years ago
    Fascinating! This, to me, was an excellent summary on what 3D printing involves, and how it's posiitioned to impact the future in area such economics and the legal landscape. It was easy to undertand and digest, without shying away from the complexitiy of this topic. Highly recommend!

More on this topic

By the same authors

8
Book

    Learners who read this summary also read

    Related Channels