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- 3D printing was created in 1983 by Chuck Hull.
- Hull was working for a small business that made tough coatings for tables using ultraviolet lamps. When he suggested a new way to use the UV technology, to quickly turn computer designs into working prototypes, he was given a little lab to run experiments.
- 3D printing is used to create models for medical purposes, engineering, architecture, art, and many other types of businesses. The machines have even been sold commercially for the average person.
- The machine still uses stereolithography, like classic printers. A photopolymer liquid is kept in the machine as ink. When a UV light touches the liquid it turns into a solid plastic.
- Since the first machine, companies have been competing to increase accuracy, speed, and quality of 3D printers.
The whole premise of this technology has been to foster creativity, and change in product design and manufacturing, and so forth. This is a means to convert something on the computer to reality in a straightforward way.
http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/13/tech/innovation/the-night-i-invented-3d-printing-chuck-hall/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/13/tech/innovation/the-night-i-invented-3d-printing-chuck-hall/index.html
Very cool Cora! I think this is very cool and I am happy that you posted about this because I wanted to learn about 3D printing for the longest time! Your post is very interezsting and I can't wai to listen to your presentations again! Check these awesome iPhone cases made with a 3D printer! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67cev_zcXJw
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