3D printing lets you create a prototype object from a digital model. It started in the 80s under the name "rapid prototyping," because the purpose of the technology was to prototype faster and cheaper. Today 3D printers offer amazing results and let you create almost anything you can imagine.
For more information about 3D printing, including information about materials, design, and preparation for printing, visit the Codwell Library 3D Printing Guide.
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