Chapter 1: Introduction

Authors

  • Jason Griffey

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5860/ltr.50n5

Abstract

Chapter 1 of Library Technology Reports (vol. 50, no. 5) “3-D Printers for Libraries” explains the mechanical process of a 3-D printer. Author Jason Griffey raises a few library-specific issues and makes an argument for libraries to implement 3-D printing.

References

() Anthony Atala, “Lungs on a Chip, 3-D Printed Hearts: The Shape of Medicine to Come,” Vital Signs, CNN Opinion, March 13, 2014, n () Marcus Wohlsen, “The Next Big Thing You Missed: 3-D Printing Promises Better Bionic Limbs for the War-Wounded,”

Wired

, March 18, 2014, n () Michael Franco, “Giant 3D Printer Starts Spitting Out a House,” CNET, March 14, 2014, n

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Published

2014-09-29

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