The Complete History of 3D Printing: From 1980 to 2023
WEBFeb 20, 2024 · Key Takeaways. 3D printing origins: The first 3D printing technology, Stereolithography (SLA), was invented by Chuck Hull in 1984. He founded 3D Systems and released the first 3D printer, the SLA-1, in 1987.
The complete history of 3D printing - Ultimaker
WEBWhile 3D printing is a relatively new technology, its history is deep, varied, and interesting – and, of course, still evolving. Here, we’ll take a brief look at the origins of the technology, its rise in popularity, and use, and what we believe the future holds for it.
Timeline of the 3D Printing History - ASME - The American …
WEBJan 30, 2020 · This timeline of 3D printing spans from the 1980s to today. The technology was controlled by companies like 3D Systems and Stratasys, which were the first to file patents. Companies like Makerbot made the technology open-sourced, and now anyone can build a 3D printer.
3D printing - Wikipedia
WEBThe term 3D printing originally referred to a powder bed process employing standard and custom inkjet print heads, developed at MIT by Emanuel Sachs in 1993 and commercialized by Soligen Technologies, Extrude Hone Corporation, and Z Corporation. [citation needed]
3D printing | Definition, Technology, History, & Applications
WEBSep 14, 2024 · The term 3D printing originally designated a specific process patented as 3DP by scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1993 and licensed to several manufacturers. Today the term is used as a …
The History of 3D Printing: From the 80s to Today - Sculpteo
WEBThe concept of 3D printing has been imagined back in the 1970’s, but the first experiments are dated from 1981. The first 3D printing attempts are granted to Dr Kodama for his development of a rapid prototyping technique.
History of 3D printing: It's older than you think - Autodesk
WEB3D printing has existed in concept since 1945 and in practice—however primitive—since 1971, proposing a faster and more efficient method of making things.
The History of 3D Printing - AllThat3D
WEBCharles Hull, co-founder of 3D Systems, initiated the development of 3D printing. He invented stereolithography, a process that produced a tangible 3D object from digital data. This technology is used to create a 3D model from a picture where users can test a design before investing in a larger version.
The history of 3D printing: A timeline - ZDNET
WEBAug 1, 2014 · The history of 3D printing: A timeline. Consumer 3D printing and bio-printing hog most of the headlines these days, but additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping have a decades-long...
3D Printing History: A Complete Timeline of Additive …
WEBJun 25, 2024 · The 1990s marked a period of remarkable growth and diversification in the history of 3D printing and additive manufacturing process applications. Major technological advances occurred, and the filing of significant patents expanded the capabilities and applications of 3D printers.