A practical encyclopedic publication in 704 pages that collects and systematizes the world of 3D printing - from hobby FDM to industrial metal printing (DMLS).
Content:
● 29+ additive technologies
● 47 materials
● 30+ software solutions
● Hundreds of diagrams, visualizations, tables, worksheets and QR codes to additional content
Everything is explained in an accessible, professional and structured language suitable for beginners as well as advanced and experts.
What does the book give you?
● The ability to create functional parts, prototypes, products and mockups
● Clear understanding of materials, technologies and processes
● Avoid costly mistakes and fragmented information
● Systematic knowledge of the Bulgarian language - collected in one place
Who is it for?
The book is built on a unique "Knowledge Roadmap" that allows for different levels of reading:
1. Discoverers – students, hobbyists, beginners
3D printing basics, choosing your first printer, materials, FDM checklists and getting started.
2. Experimenters - designers, artists, makers
3D modelling (Fusion 360, Blender), slicing techniques, resin technologies (SLA/DLP), detail work.
3. Innovators - engineers, entrepreneurs, small and medium businesses
Industrial technologies (SLS, MJF), reverse engineering, functional production, real Bulgarian cases.
4. Pioneers – experts, researchers, academics
Metal printing (DMLS, EBM), bioprinting, high-tech materials (PEEK, titanium alloys), AI and generative design.
Content structure
● Part I – Why?
3D printing in Industry 4.0, STEM education, sustainable manufacturing and future professions.
● Part II – How?
Technical core: principles, processes, materials, design rules, 3D scanning, CAD, software and post-processing.
● Part III – Who and What Next?
12 exclusive Bulgarian case studies, reference books, tables, licenses and future trends.
What makes the book unique?
● The most large-scale work on additive technologies created in Bulgaria
● Real Bulgarian examples and practically oriented content
● Ready-made checklists, templates and guides
● Visual system for fast and efficient learning
● Knowledge that does not exist in one place elsewhere
The Big Book of 3D Printing is not just a book. It is a tool for education, industry and the future.
About the author
Krasimir Georgiev is a mechanical engineer, entrepreneur and additive technology expert with over 10 years of hands-on experience in 3D design, prototyping and manufacturing. He is the founder of the educational initiative Edufacturing, aimed at the development of technological education, STEM and the professions of the future in Bulgaria.
In his professional path, he has worked both with hobby and educational systems, as well as with industrial solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises.
The experience gained in real projects, mistakes and successful applications is the basis of the content of the book.
The "Big Book of 3D Printing" was created over 1500 hours of independent work, without a publisher, without funding and without a team, with the clear aim of bringing together in one place knowledge that until now has been fragmented, difficult to access and mostly in foreign languages.
The author believes that access to understandable and practical technological knowledge is key to the development of the industry, education and the next generation of creators in Bulgaria.
Practical start: knowledge, printer and material
The book is most useful when you combine it with real-world samples: printer setup, material selection, and comparison between different 3D printing applications.
- If you are choosing a first machine, start with 3D printers.
- For first tests compare 3D printer filaments.
- For general orientation see also the manual what is 3D printing.
Quick links: 3D printers | filaments | basics