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3D Printing for Beginners: References & Resources

As we continue to learn more about 3D printing through our own experiences and with the help of Marines knowledgeable in this field, we have created this guide to help those looking for a quick starting point.

Special "shout out" to SSgt Ecker!

Special thanks to SSgt Ecker for teaching us all about 3D printing and helping us improve our services!

Special thanks to SSgt Ecker for teaching us all about 3D printing and helping us improve our services!

Special thanks to SSgt Ecker for teaching us all about 3D printing and helping us improve our services!

Special thanks to SSgt Ecker for teaching us all about 3D printing and helping us improve our services!

Special thanks to SSgt Ecker for teaching us all about 3D printing and helping us improve our services!

Additional resources available through the Library

References

Bumgarner, Bill. Getting Started with a 3D Printer. Make: 3D Printing. Maker Media, 2014.

"The Complete Best 3D Printer Filament Guide 2021". 3DSourced, 2021, https://www.3dsourced.com/guides/3d-printer-filament/

The Construction Index. “US Marines construct 3D-printed concrete barracks”. The Construction Index, 24 Aug. 2018, https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/us-marines-construct-3d-printed-concrete-barracks 

France, Anna Kaziunas. Make: 3D Printing. Maker Media, 2014.

Goldberg, Dana. “History of 3D Printing: It's Older Than You Think.” Autodesk 2D and 3D Design and Engineering Software, Redshift EN, 13 Apr. 2018, www.autodesk.com/redshift/history-of-3d-printing/.

Harkins, Gina. “The Marines Just 3D-Printed an Entire Bridge in California” Military.com. 31 Jan 2019, https://www.military.com/dodbuzz/2019/01/31/marines-just-3d-printed-entire-bridge-california.html

Jackson, Beau, et al. “U.S. Marines Apply LulzBot TAZ 3D Printer to Expeditionary Missions.” 3D Printing Industry, 10 Apr. 2018, 3dprintingindustry.com/news/u-s-marines-apply-lulzbot-taz-3d-printer-expeditionary-missions-134173/.

Love, Dylan. “Why You Should Care About 3D Printing.” Business Insider, 2 Jan. 2013, www.businessinsider.com/why-does-3d-printing-matter-2013-1.

Smith, Robin. “How 3-D Printing Is Changing Surgical Care at Duke.” Duke Today, 2017, https://today.duke.edu/2017/12/how-3-d-printing-changing-surgical-care-duke.

Watkin, Hannah. “US Marines Saved $70,000 by 3D Printing Small F-35 Aircraft Component”. All3DP. 23 Aug. 2018, https://all3dp.com/4/us-marines-saved-70000-3d-printing-small-f-35-aircraft-component/?_sm_au_=iHVlMLFPQDKlj3P6

 

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