How to Make Money with 3D Printing

Passive Profits, Hacking the 3D Printing Ecosystem, and Becoming a World-Class 3D Designer

De: Jeffrey Ito

Narrado por: Michael Burnette

Many people know what 3D printing is, and others may have even seen a 3D printer in action. However, few people know how to create 3D models, much less use their printer.

Currently, understanding and utilizing the technology to design and manufacture products, (as opposed to "things") still proves difficult for a myriad of reasons. Like any growing, innovative technology, as quality, speed, and costs are optimized, the adoption rate and potential uses start to flourish. 3D printing is a rising technology that will soon disrupt many industries across the economic spectrum.

Democracy of manufacturing:

3D printing is dubbed the "democracy of manufacturing". Imagine, anyone can design and create anything for anyone, anywhere. The democratization of media through self-publishing tools has spawned an age where everyone can easily produce and publish as an artist, producer, director, or writer. With the Internet and 3D printing, the same change is soon to come to objects. Before long, people will be able to design, print, and sell products from the comfort of their own homes.

However, despite all the hype for 3D printing, the true potential of a 3D printing "factory-on-demand" is still often overlooked. There are many books out there that teach you how to create 3D printed objects. However, there has been no guide, so far, on how to turn 3D printing into a business. This audiobook fills that gap by being the first guide on how to monetize your 3D printing skills. In addition to describing the technology in detail, it walks you through all the practical steps of turning your 3D printing skills into a business. The book will benefit both complete beginners and those more advanced in 3D printing technology.

This audiobook includes practical advice, such as a list of the best software and hardware on the market today, discusses environmental advantages of 3D printing, and the advantages of a shared economy.

©2014 Jeffrey Ito (P)2015 Jeffrey Ito

Dated. 3 years old.. Needs an update

Some of the lists for pricing should be updated. I would just leave out pricing in next revision. rapidly changing market.

Dated material

When written this information would have been helpful. The information is dated and does not reflect current resources, printers or software. Basic information is ok, but advanced topics are sorely outdated.

Learning about the industry

It covers what you need to know if you're interested in the 3D printing business. I am, and found this book very interesting and important to take the necessary steps to start 3D printing or finding a niche in the business.

I learned a lot.

It has lots of great info. Lots of info I will use. Very easy to listen to.

A little outdated and very high level

It’s a good listen but it’s really vague and high level. Guys voice is nice.

Good information

Overall was decent information and gave some good ideas. It is a bit dated now being 9 years old, machines have improved tremendously and websites listed are not all there any more and there are new ones since publication. Was a good listen, probably would have been better as a print or ebook to look at references. Narrator was very good.

Good narrator, good story

I was quite surprised about how easy it was to listen to this audiobook. Great narrator, well written, no mistake.

Short and to the point

This is a guide on not only the technology of 3D printing, but how to monetize the practice and build a business. This is an emerging technology, and it's possible various advances have occurred since the book's publication, but the basic concept is explained well. The narration is professional and pleasant to listen to.

Take it as a list of useful resources and products

Would you consider the audio edition of How to Make Money with 3D Printing to be better than the print version?

I don't have a printed version

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Don't expect it to be a guidance to a successful business or a list of best practices. It mainly just lists some useful resources related to 3D printing along with obvious ways of making money on 3D printing.

A great 3D Printing Buisness Jump Start

I'm a manufacturing and industrial engineer who has been 3D printing for over 10years. My hobby has begun to require more time and I am now considering making this hobby a buisness. This audio book provides a great number resource for software, sites for digital files, 3D printer manufacturers, and 3D print services.