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The very first patent application for rapid prototyping technology was aprroved by Dr. Kodama.
The very first patent application for rapid prototyping technology was aprroved by Dr. Kodama. -
The first patent for stereolithography apparatus (SLA) was issued to Charles Hull.
The first patent for stereolithography apparatus (SLA) was issued to Charles Hull. -
SLA-1 was introduced. SLA-1 was the first commercial rapid prototyping system.
SLA-1 was introduced. SLA-1 was the first commercial rapid prototyping system. -
The Selective Laser Screening (SLS) patent was given to Carl Deckard.
The Selective Laser Screening (SLS) patent was given to Carl Deckard. -
EOS sold its first ‘Stereos’ system.
EOS sold its first ‘Stereos’ system. It was in stores shortly after. -
Fused deposition modelling (FDM) patent was given to Stratasys Ltd
Fused deposition modelling (FDM) patent was given to Stratasys Ltd. (A company that makes 3D printers) -
Sanders Prototype (later Solidscape, a company that manufactures 3D printers) and ZCorporation were set up.
Sanders Prototype (later Solidscape, a company that manufactures 3D printers) and ZCorporation were founded. -
Arcam (A company that manufactures electron beam melting systems) was established.
Arcam (A company that manufactures electron beam melting systems) was founded. -
Objet Geometries (A brand of Stratasys 3D printers) launched
Objet Geometries (A brand of Stratasys 3D printers) came to public stores. -
MCP Technologies created Selective Laser Melting (SLM) technology.
MCP Technologies created Selective Laser Melting (SLM) technology. -
EnvisionTec (A company that manufactures 3D printers) was founded.
EnvisionTec (A company that manufactures 3D printers) was established. -
Dr. Bowyer created the RepRap (A self replicating rapid prototyping system) concept of an open source, self-replicating 3D printer.
Dr. Bowyer created the RepRap (A self replicating rapid prototyping system) idea of an open source, self-replicating 3D printer. -
ExOne was established as a spin-off from the Extrude Hone Corporation (A company that manufactures vehicle parts)
ExOne was created as a spin-off from the Extrude Hone Corporation. (A company that manufactures vehicle parts) -
The first system under $10,000 was introduced to the public by 3D Systems.
The first system under $10,000 was introduced to the public by 3D Systems. (A company that makes 3D printers) -
Desktop Factory was bought by 3D Systems.
Desktop Factory was bought by 3D Systems. -
The first commercial 3D printer was available in kit form, based on the RepRap concept.
The first commercial 3D printer was available in kit form, based on the RepRap concept. -
Alternative 3D printing processes were created at the entry level of the market.
Alternative 3D printing processes were created at the entry level of the market. -
Stratasys acquires the Makerbot (Makerbot is a type of 3D printer).
Stratasys acquires the Makerbot (Makerbot is a type of 3D printer).