Getting the Most Out of Makerspaces to Create with 3-D Printers

by Nicki Peter Petrikowski

Overview

3-D printing allows for the creation of nearly any type of object, from an entire house to a human organ. Now with makerspaces, collaborative engineering workspaces, virtually anyone can utilize these printers to make anything they can dream up. This book shows young people just how. With information on where to find makerspaces in their local community to the latest types of 3-D printers available, this resource grabs the interest of engineering-minded students and sets them on course to excel in STEM classes. This book also includes examples of interesting beginner projects to create and print at a makerspace.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781477786024
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	07/30/2014
Series:	Makerspaces Series
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.12(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Chapter 1 A Revolution in the Making 7

Chapter 2 The Maker Ethos 12

Chapter 3 Opening Up a New Space 18

Chapter 4 New Dimensions in Printing 24

Chapter 5 A Look Inside a 3-D Printer 29

Chapter 6 Makers on the Market 36

Chapter 7 From Bits to Things 42

Chapter 8 Some Cool Projects 48

Glossary 53

For More Information 55

For Further Reading 57

Bibliography 59

Index 62