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Marc Hummel. (Philadelphia.) Writer; coffee enthusiast; reader; computer/internet nerd; stationery geek; music fan; literacy advocate.

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Tag Archives: 3d printing
A Primer on 3D “Printing”
I’ve heard a lot about 3D printing over the past year, but I never really knew what it was or how it worked except that it’s cool is coming to the Free Library.
TED Talks to the rescue! I learned what 3D printing is, how it works, and that in the future when your vacuum breaks, you might be able to print out a replacement part from your home.
I still feel weird about the “printer” part of “3D printer,” since a seal for your vacuum can’t appear “in print,” and there’s no ink involved! But it does have a catchy ring to it…
Check out Lisa Harouni: a primer on 3D printing {ted}.
I’ve heard a lot about 3D printing over the past year, but I never really knew what it was or how it worked except that it’s cool is coming to the Free Library.
TED Talks to the rescue! I learned what 3D printing is, how it works, and that in the future when your vacuum breaks, you might be able to print out a replacement part from your home.
I still feel weird about the “printer” part of “3D printer,” since a seal for your vacuum can’t appear “in print,” and there’s no ink involved! But it does have a catchy ring to it…
Check out Lisa Harouni: a primer on 3D printing {ted}.









