9 Basic Types of 3D Printers - 3D Printing Technology Guide | All3DP | iPads, MakerEd and More  in Education | Scoop.it
Okay, so you’re struggling to tell the difference between types of 3D printers like FDM and SLA? Or SLS and EBM? Or LOB and MJF?

We hear your pain. With all these acronyms flying around, you’d be forgiven for mistaking a certain type of 3D printer technology for a genre of dance music.

Have no fear! Our very short guide explains the essential types of 3D printers currently out there. Have a blitz through this article and you’ll soon be able to tell which from which. And what from what.

We’ve also embedded some videos under each, to better illustrate the 3D printer technologies. Enjoy!