How do I get access?
The Showroom is publicly accessible. The printed book includes 3 months of Pro with access to advanced filters and comparisons, and the PDF edition includes 30 days.
Technology Library
21 technologies - with specs, use cases and real tests
Comprehensive catalog of 3D printing technologies - FDM, FFF, LDM, SLA, MSLA, DLP, SLS, MJF, SLM, DMLS, PolyJet, Binder Jetting. For each - specs, typical use cases, lies and truths from 10+ years of production.
Showroom tools are part of Pro (EUR 15/month). The book gives Pro access to all instruments - 90 days with the physical book, 30 days with the PDF edition.
Key features
21 technologies
FDM/FFF (plastic via extrusion), LDM (ceramic/clay), SLA (photopolymers), MSLA/DLP (UV LCD), SLS (powder + laser), MJF (HP improved SLS), SLM/DMLS (metal powder + laser), PolyJet (plastic droplets + UV), Binder Jetting (powder + binder).
Real use cases
For each - typical applications and industrial production examples.
Specs
Accuracy, layer height, build volume range, materials, speed, printer cost, per-print cost.
Pros & cons
No marketing - honest assessment of strengths and weaknesses.
Printers in the technology
Links to all known printers for the specific technology.
Comparisons
One click opens Technology Comparison for side-by-side.
How it works
- 1Open the Showroom (built-in technology library).
- 2Browse all technologies - grouped (FDM family, vat photopolymerization, powder bed, material jetting).
- 3Click a technology - full specs, use cases, printers.
- 4Compare with others (Technology Comparison).
Who it's for
First-printer buyer
What does "SLA" actually mean? Detailed explanation before you buy.
Engineer with a design challenge
Complex prototype - which technologies are candidates? Library gives quick overview.
Student/education
Structured course reference.
Print service
Helper for client questions - "what's the difference between SLA and MJF for jewelry?"
Frequently asked
How many technologies described?
21 at the moment, grouped by families (extrusion, photo polymerization, powder bed, material jetting, binder jetting).
How often updated?
Monthly - new technologies (e.g. we recently added CLIP).
Printer links?
Yes - one click opens Printer Library filtered by that technology.
Want full access to all 148 instruments?
The Big Book of 3D Printing includes 90 days of Pro access to every instrument with the physical book's code - 30 days with the ebook. Calculators, wizards, comparisons, generators, and more.
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