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1. The steps taken after printing to improve surface quality or functionality of the finished object.
2. The level of detail that a 3D printer can achieve, often measured in microns.
3. A material used in 3D printing that is fed into the printer to create layers of an object.
4. Temporary scaffolding used in 3D printing to support overhanging features of a model.
5. The thickness of each individual layer printed by a 3D printer, affecting surface finish and print time.
6. The surface on which a 3D object is printed, which provides adhesion for the first layers.
7. A computer program that converts a 3D model into a set of instructions for a 3D printer.
8. The component of a 3D printer that melts and deposits the filament onto the print bed.