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Record Nr.

UNINA9910154838703321

Autore

Oakes Quenton

Titolo

Looking inside a 3D printer / / by Quenton Oakes

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Ann Arbor, Michigan : , : Cherry Lake Publishing, , [2017]

ISBN

1-63472-255-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (24 pages) : illustrations

Collana

21st century skills innovation library

Makers as innovators junior

Disciplina

621.9/88

Soggetti

Three-dimensional printing

Computer printers

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

What is a 3D printer? -- Printing with plastic -- Where did 3D printers come from? -- Big and small -- Layer by layer -- All kinds of printers -- Heating up -- Filling in the gaps -- Finishing touches.

Sommario/riassunto

"3D printers can turn any idea into a real, three-dimensional object you can hold in your hand. Through simple text written to foster creativity and problem solving, students will the art of innovation. Large, colorful images show students how to complete activities. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information."--