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It is a little early to be thinking about your next Christmas list, but when the gift-giving season draws closer, a great present to ask for is a 3D printer. A 3D printer is not a typical gift most people might think to ask for or even know about, so in case you are unfamiliar with what it is, here is a quick summary.Â
According to 3DPrinting, a 3D printer is a form of additive manufacturing which makes three dimensional objects by layering thin, successive sheets of material, usually a type of plastic, until the object is created.Â
Before I cover the reasons you should have a 3D printer, you might be concerned about how large of a hole it will put in your bank account. Luckily for you, 3D printing has become more commonplace within the last decade. The printers have gone through the same process as the initial computers from the 20th century. What were once only expensive and solely commercially-viable products have now developed into affordable personal devices.Â