Table of Contents Function, devices, materials and software: 3D printing with the Mac The history Free Templates Common procedures 3D printing services and workshops The correct printer Item in Mac & i 5 / 2020 read Numerous volunteers around the world printed mounts for face shields with their 3D printers during the corona crisis and distributed them to hospitals and other medical facilities. The nationwide network of those willing to print emerged from a “hackathon” by the federal government. The printer manufacturer Prusa developed the template. A 3D printer can also be used to produce special spare or small parts that are difficult or impossible to buy.

This introduction to the subject of 3D printing on the Mac is about suitable objects, the right software, devices from different price ranges and common materials. We also give tips on handling and other useful information.

The history already on August 8th 1981 Charles “Chuck” Hull registered with the American Patent authority a device with which one could produce three-dimensional objects. Previously 1981 Hideo Kodama had theoretical concepts for 3D printer presented.

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