From the editors of Machine Design magazine - this 17-page guide gives you a basic understanding of the 3D printing process and a checklist to help identify the best 3D-Printing process for your application.
As editors and engineers, we too were once bitten by the technology bug and continue to be intrigued with the science of how things work. This handout is designed to help students (young and old) see the basic engineering principles of things the...
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