Reading

  • Free Beginners Guide by 3D Printing Industry. Parse through this site for a good introductory set of articles on 3D Printing.
  • 3D Hubs Knowledge Base: Contains several in-depth articles on the how-to's of 3D Printing.

Programs

  • Tinker CAD: A free, online and easy to use CAD program. Does not require prior experience with other CAD type programs. The user can create objects and export to a 3D Printer.
  • Fusion 360: A more advanced cloud CAD program. Free to students and educators. A set of introductory tutorial videos are available here.

Web Resources

  • MyMiniFactory: A great source for 3D files to download and print at home. All designs are guaranteed to be printable. This site features the Scan the World initiative -using 3D scanning technologies to bring objects of cultural significance all. Works scanned come from famous sites across the world, including The Louvre and the British Museum.
  • Thingiverse: A popular website for downloading 3D prints at home. Several excellent MakerBot fossil models are available here.
  • Shapeways: A printing service and marketplace for 3D designers. This site is a great source of inspiration for 3D projects. Also, Shapeways provides a wealth of information on 3D Printing materials here:
  • 3D Hubs: An online source for local 3D printers. Connect with those offering 3D printing services near you.

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