(Exhibit curated and explanatory blog post written by Catalina Lopez)
The library has a new display dedicated to library materials that introduce the basics of 3D technology and the function of makerspaces. The books describe the functionality of 3D printing and how it has influenced medical products, the fashion industry, and engineering practices. I was inspired to curate this display as I continue to research information on the technological innovations that 3D printing has provided in academic environments.
3D printing, or additive manufacturing, is a process of making three-dimensional solid objects from a digital file. An object is created by laying down consecutive layers of material until the entire object is created. Each of these layers can be seen as thinly sliced horizontal cross-sections.
The 3D items in the display were printed from the University of La Verne’s
