3D printing was born 40 years ago and opened up tremendous possibilities for creating a variety of models in prototyping, dentistry, small batch production, customized products, miniatures, sculptures, mock-ups and much more.
Who Invented the 3D Printer? What was the first 3D printing technology? And what was the first thing 3D printed? Let's open the veil of secrecy over a huge number of interesting facts and stories about the emergence of technology.
So, how it all began ...
Stage 1: Birth of an idea
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3D printing is already becoming a standard solution in such industries as dentistry, jewelry, orthopedics, in other industries, implementation is in full swing. The prospects are endless - from building houses to neurosurgery, from chocolate printing to metal printing.
Alexander Kornveits ,
An expert in the field of additive technologies, founder and CEO of Tsvetnoy Mir