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First model released for commercial use
first printer released 3D Systems developed model SLA-250, which was the first version to the general public -
scott chump invented fused deposition modeling (F.D.M)
F.D.MScott Crump invented Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM). This is where a filiment is fed into the printer to supply material for printing. -
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Solidscape was founded
SolidscapeSolidscape was founded to produces an inkjet-based machine that can build small parts with excellent surface finish at a relatively slow rate. -
(MIT) patented "3 Dimensional Printing techniques".
M.I.T Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) patented "3 Dimensional Printing techniques". It is similar to the inkjet technology used in 2D Printers. -
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Stratasys introduced "Genisys". 3d printer. priced around £50,000
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EOS sold its stereolithography business to 3-D Systems.
E.O.S sold its stereolithography business to 3-D Systems but remains the largest European producer. -
Engineered organs bring new advances to medicine
The first lab grown organ is implanted in humans underging urinary bladder augmentation. a 3d scaffold is implanted coated in the patients own cells. -
a 3d printed working kidney is created
Scientists engineer a miniture working kidney that is able to filter blood. -
Z Corp. launched Spectrum Z510
Z Corp. launched Spectrum Z510. It was the first high definition color 3D Printer on the market. -
An open source project is initiated - Reprap -
An open source project is initiated - Reprap -which was aimed at developing a self-replicating 3D printer. You can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public Licence. -
selective laser sintering becomes viable.
The first S.L.S printer becomes viable. This machine uses laser to fuse material into a 3d object. -
Objet Geometries Ltd announced it's rapid prototyper.
Objet Geometries Ltd. announced that its revolutionary Connex500™ rapid prototyping system to be the first-ever system enabling the manufacture of 3-D parts using several different materials at the same time. -
The first self replicating printer is released by rep rap.
Rep rap release the Darwin model, which can print over 50% of the parts needed to build another printer. -
Shapeways launches a co creation service.
Shapeways launches a beta version of its co creation service. It allows artists and designers to create and sell there 3d objects cheaply. -
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Urbee is the first prototype car is presented.
Urbee the first prototype car ever to have its entire body printed out on a giant 3D printer. All exterior components - including the glass panel prototypes - were created using Dimension 3D Printers and Fortus 3D Production Systems at Stratasys' digital manufacturing service - RedEye on Demand. -
Organovo, Inc., announce bioprinting data.
Organovo, Inc., a regeneratOrganovo, Inc., a regenerative medicine company focused on bioprinting technology, today announced the release of data on the first fully bioprinted blood vessels. -
Cornell University began to build 3D food printer.
Researchers at Connel university began to build 3D food printer. -
Shapeways and Continuum Fashion announced the first 3d printed bikini.
Shapeways and continuum fashion printed bikini. -
MakerBot offers assembled 3D printers
MakerbotNo more assembly required. Makerbot decides to offer the ability to buy a ready to use 3D printer out of the box. -
world's first 3D chocolate printer.
Led by the University of Exeter, the University of Brunel and application developer Delcam, researchers in UK have presented the world's first 3D chocolate printer. -
The world’s first 3D printed aircraft
3D printed aircraft The worlds first 3D printed aircraft created by Engineers at the University of Southampton. -
Fabbaloo introduces their new online store Mallyable
Mallyable a new online store providing easy-to-use, beautiful and low cost 3D models is introduced by Fabbaloo. -
i. materialise print in gold and silver
i. materialise launches a service offering to print in gold and silver. -
Kickstarter project Printrbot raises USD$830,827
kickstarter project. Brook Drumm’s hopes of reaching the USD$25,000 in funding is dwarfed by the final result. -
The first prosthetic jaw is printed and implanted
The first prosthetic jawis printed in the netherlands and implanted in an 83 year old. -
3D Systems buy 80% share of laser Sintering 3D Printer Provider Pheonix Systems
3D Systems buy 80% share of laser Sintering 3D Printer Provider Pheonix Systems -
The first robotic heart is printed and powered by urine
robotic heartThe first 3d printed robotic heart is created and powered by urine. This is designed to be used in robots not humans. -
Stratasys relaese objext 500, a printer capable of printing multiple materials
The object 500Stratasys relaese a printer capable of printing one object in multiple materials and colours, including polymers and elastomers. -
Surgeons implant 3d printed pelvis
A U.K. Surgeon has succesfully implanted a 3D printed pelvis for a man who lost half his pelvis to bone cancer. -
Hasbro toy manufacture and 3D Systems announce collaboration
Hasbro toys and 3D systems have announced a collaboration to make play printers for children to print Hasbro toys. -
The worlds first Carbon fibre 3d printer available to order
The worlds first Carbon fibre 3d printer available to order. Costing $4,999. -
German studio Big Rep can print full sized furniture
Big Rep offer full sized furniture printing service, in P.L.A and wood/polymer fibres -
3D Systems prints first Exoskeleton Robotic suit
3D Systems and Ekso Bionics have announced that they have printed the first Exoskeleton robotic suit. -
Electroloom aims to bring 3d Printed clothes to the publc.
Electroloom aims to bring 3d printed clothes to homes by the end of 2014. -
3D printed microfluidic molds used in fight against cancer
