Having owned a 3D printer for the past six months and “printing” hundreds of objects has given me some insight for first-timers who are thinking about taking the plunge with this new technology. Although I had experienced 3D printing from a distance at conferences and maker fairs, I really wasn’t sure what types of objects I wanted to print, and what I needed in order to get started. Without a degree in Industrial Design, I also hesitated to know where I would go to acquire t