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Timeline of 3D Printing Technology Development

By ttstt
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    1980s: Birth of the Technology

    1984: Charles Hull invents stereolithography (SLA), the first 3D printing patent 1986: 3D Systems Corporation founded, launches the first commercial SLA printer
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    1990s: Industrial Adoption Begins

    1992: Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) patent granted (Stratasys) 1995: Z Corporation introduces the first color 3D printer
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    2000s: Technology Democratization

    2005: RepRap Project launches, open-source FDM printers drive consumer adoption 2009: FDA approves the first 3D-printed medical implant
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    2010s: Exponential Growth

    2012: First 3D-printed metal rocket part (SpaceX) 2015: Carbon introduces CLIP technology (100x faster than traditional SLA) 2017: Adidas mass-produces 3D-printed midsole sneakers (Futurecraft 4D)
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    2020s: Innovation & Convergence

    2020: Emergency 3D printing of ventilator parts during the pandemic 2022: NASA tests lunar base 3D printing technology 2023: AI generative design + 3D printing enables fully automated product development
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