5 reference books on 3D printing

Currently, the answers to almost all the questions are on the internet. In the case of 3D printing, being a very recent topic, we can think that there is only information in digital format, but the truth is that you can already find several high quality books on all aspects of this field: how to print simple or complex pieces, the best configuration depending on the application, how to design pieces to be made by addictive manufacturing, etc.

We leave you those, for us, are 5 key books and valid for all types of users, from the user who is starting in 3D printing, to the most expert user and who wants to get the most out of each piece made with your printer 3D:

1. Impresión 3D, Sergio Gómez González

We have here a very complete, practical and visual book (400 color images) that covers all aspects of 3D printing. During the reading, there are important aspects such as recommendations when designing parts and checking the mesh before starting an impression. As a completion of the learning of all the content of the book, has ten tutorials, step by step, where the topics described are reinforced and highlights the most important aspects, from the design of a piece to the 3D printing of it.

You can find this book in our store.

2. La impresión 3D, Mathilde Berchon y Bertier Luyt

Directed to "makers", students, artists, designers and professionals, this book shows everything that forms the field of 3D printing, from the sectors in which this technology can be applied (automotive, architecture, medicine or electronics) and how make designs, even the most basic: printing techniques or types of printers and materials. It is also full of practical cases accompanied by explanatory images and tips that all users of a 3D printer, even the most experienced, will be useful at some time.

3. The 3D Printing Handbook, 3D Hubs

This book is from the world-renowned provider of addictive 3D Hubs manufacturing services. The idea of this book was born when wanting to compile and expand all the information they have available on their website, mainly aimed at technicians, engineers and professionals in the 3D printing sector. In it you can find the whole explanation of how, where and why that technology should be used and with that configuration. In addition, it stands out above other books for its images with technical content and clean, simple and direct schemes. If you are a person who uses 3D printing in a technical and professional environment, this is the book you should always have on hand.

4. Beginner’s Guide To 3D Printing, Mike Rigsby

Since there are more and more users who start 3D printing and many of them with a domestic application, what better to learn while playing? This is the idea that had the engineer Mike Rigsby, who for fourteen chapters directs the reader to get a good command of technology. Mike starts teaching with easy-to-use piece design software, the Autodesk 123D. Once entered in depth, the projects are explained through the Sketchup, a free and powerful software that will allow the user to create anything. During the follow-up of the chapters, the reader will be left at the end with great mastery, having to carry out the design, printing and assembly of a small Clicker..

5. 3D Printing For Dummies, Wiley Brand

This book is a guided guide for amateurs, artists, engineers and entrepreneurs in which the full potential of 3D printing is shown directly and clearly. It offers the basic knowledge for design through software, 3D scanner and even photographs to create lithographs in a fast and simple way. Like other 3D printing books, this guide has information on all types of 3D printers, limitations, improvements, production and manufacturing. But older, Wiley has introduced in his guide the entire process of creating a 3D printer RepRap using designs, software and hardware open source, something very interesting and useful for all "maker".