Out of the lab and into your home or office--3D printingWhile corporate labs and design companies have used 3D printers as prototyping tools for years, this futuristic technology has not made it into the mainstream, until now. The cost of 3D printers has come down, and with this fascinating book in hand, you can learn how to integrate 3D printing in your school, kitchen, or office. Discover how to fabricate the 3D objects you wish in a variety of materials, from plastic, to silver, to foam, to food."A 3D printer "prints" layer by layer with actual materials to form precise 3D objects. Toy makers create historically accurate model trains from old photographs. Teachers and students bring books to life with 3D printing of historical relics. Companies "print" product prototypes. This book guides you through it all: the technology; the software required; the marketplace of available services; how to invent, design, teach, or eat 3D printed objects; and what the future holds for this startling technology.