Practical 3D Printers: The Science and Art of 3D Printing

Practical 3D Printers: The Science and Art of 3D Printing is an excellent book in order to make first steps in 3D printing. Topics covered include a description on how a 3D printer works, what parts it is made of, a quick printer and print material overview, before covering a typical 3D printer “workflow”, an introduction to the various softwares, maintenance instructions as well as quite a few print-at-home projects. The book's language is user-friendly, but the learning curve may be quite steep for beginners – nevertheless a recommended read.