3-D Printers are a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of printers, from punch cards, dot matrix, ink jet and laser all the way to today's 3-D printing! Charles Hull and his development of 3D layered plastic printing is featured, and a colorful infographic shows how a 3-D printer works. See the benefits of 3-D printing such as custom prosthetics and orthodontics!

Includes glossary, index, online resource (page 31) and timeline. Checkerboard Library.

3-D wonders -- Early printing -- Printing revolution -- 3-D emerges -- 3-D developments -- Major advancements -- 3-D DIY -- Printed body parts! -- 3-D on the move -- Printer-made homes -- 3-D future -- Tech timeline -- Glossary -- Websites -- Index.