The Maker's Field Guide: The Art & Science of Making Anything Imaginable

The Maker Movement represents a dramatic shift towards the democratization of design engineering education jobs and manufacturing. Advancements in new technologies such as desktop 3d printing and CNC machining are now putting powerful tools that were once only available to large institutions like NASA in the hands of millions of creators worldwide. This rapid pace of disruption is creating a paradigm shift like no other in history opening up many new opportunities for independent makers and entrepreneurs that were once unimaginable. The Makers Field Guide has been written as the first and only resource of its kind -- demystifying almost every single tool technology and technique involved in the process of building professional quality prototypes for use in design engineering product development special effects or Kickstarter campaigns. Written by acclaimed industrial designer Christopher Armstrong this book is the by-product of over a decade of practical hands-on experience honed directly in the field of advanced research & development. Relying on the latest scientific methods and STEM practices from around the world it delivers a comprehensive understanding on the use of manual old-school tools of the trade as well as new-school state-of-the-art technologies; featuring real-world case studies by top industry professionals in all areas of design engineering and film-making today. THE TOOLS OF THE TRADE INCLUDING: 22+ State-of-the-Art Shop Machines including safety best practices.20+ Hand Tools including tool customization tricks used by the most elite makers & designers worldwide.18+ Common material types.80+ Industry-Standard suppliers guide including machinery shop tools and materials (and where to buy).52+ Pro tips - insights from professionals at the top of their industries developed through a decade of trial error and real-world industry experience.High-End Work Shop & Makerspace design build and customization tips from the Pros. A PROFESSIONAL-LEVEL GUIDE TO MAKING ANYTHING IMAGINABLE: RTV Silicone Molding & CastingFiberglass & Carbon Fiber CompositesCNC Machining / CAD + CAM Prototyping3D Printing & Laser CuttingIndustrial Clay & Foam Modeling TechniquesBondo(TM) / Automotive Body Filler ModelingSpray Painting & SandingVacuum FormingLifecasting & Prosthetics