3D Printing

By MCMSTSA

  • 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).