History of the Internet

  • National Environmental Policy Act

    It established the broad framework for protecting our environment.
  • The Clean Air Act and the Water Quality Improvement Act

    The Clean Air Act regulated emissions and the Water Quality Improvement Act expanded Federal authority and established a procedure to prevent degradation of water.
  • President Nixon's Speech

    In this speech, he acknowledges that environmental conservation is a priority and should be given national attention.
  • Environmental Protection Agency

    It consolidated the federal government's various environmental projects.
  • Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978

    It required companies to buy a certain amount of energy from renewable sources.
  • Hull Founds 3D System Inc.

    It is the first company to generalize and commercialize stereolithography. The exact date of it's founding is unknown.
  • The Patent of Stereolithography

    Charles W. Hull patented the method of stereolithography.
  • Montreal Protocol

    The United States joined.
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    Conference on Environment and Development in Brazil

    The United States also joined this one.
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    Red Flag for 3D

    3D printing stock has made several sharp movements during this time period which serves as a red flag for any investor. What impact could this have on the 3D print market as a whole?