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The 3D printer, which has become a hot topic in recent years, is often thought to have been created in the 2000s, but in fact, the notion of a 3D printer existed about 50 years ago.

On this page, we introduced the 3D Printer's History from birth to now.
1974
Birth of “3D Printer"
At this time, the name “3D Printer" did not exist. But Mr.David Edward Hugh Jones showed the notion of 3D Printing in the "Ariadne" column in the magazine New Scientist.
1980
Birth of "SLA"
Mr. Kodama, who worked as a technician, made the method of ”SLASLA is the acronym for Stereolithography Apparatus and an alias of Stereolithography. Especially, SLA is a system that emits a linear UV laser and gradually prints a layer.” which is the origin of 3D printers. Later, in 1981, he applied for a patent, but the application was invalidated when the examination period expired.
1987
SLA-1
"SLA-1" is the First 3D Printer Merchandise of the SLASLA is the acronym for Stereolithography Apparatus and an alias of Stereolithography. Especially, SLA is a system that emits a linear UV laser and gradually prints a layer. type in the world, it is made by Mr. Chuck Hull, the inventor. He created this SLA-1 based on patents he holds.
1989
FDM
In 1989, Mr. S. Scott Crump invented the FDMFDM is the acronym for Fused Deposition Modeling and an alias of Fused Filament Fabrication. It is a method that draws each layer and stacks it by extruding resin from the heated nozzle and changing the relative position between the stage and nozzle. (Fused Deposition Modeling) method. And then, it became the most common type of 3D Printer.
In 1990, we were able to use 3D CAD softwareCAD software is the acronym for "Computer Aided Design," a computer-designing tool., so we can create the 3D model on our computers.
1990
FDM's Merchandise
Mr. S. Scott Crump who invented the method of FDMFDM is the acronym for Fused Deposition Modeling and an alias of Fused Filament Fabrication. It is a method that draws each layer and stacks it by extruding resin from the heated nozzle and changing the relative position between the stage and nozzle. then got a patent and established Stratasys company. Then, he commercialized a 3D Printer that used the method of FDMFDM is the acronym for Fused Deposition Modeling and an alias of Fused Filament Fabrication. It is a method that draws each layer and stacks it by extruding resin from the heated nozzle and changing the relative position between the stage and nozzle. in his company.
2006
RepRap
RepRap is the first 3D Printer product that is Open SourceOpen source is software that allows the source code that makes up the software to be freely used, examined, reused, modified, extended, and redistributed. Software. This printer has been used by many people around the world. And it became a model of a home-use 3D printerA home-use 3D printer is one intended for personal purchase. Although home-use 3D printers are less precise than industrial-use printers, they are less expensive, with some printers costing less than 50,000 yen..
2009
End of Patent
About 20 years after the patent for 3D printer technology granted in the United States, the patent for FDMFDM is the acronym for Fused Deposition Modeling and an alias of Fused Filament Fabrication. It is a method that draws each layer and stacks it by extruding resin from the heated nozzle and changing the relative position between the stage and nozzle. 3D printing technology expired in 2009. Many companies and businesses entered the 3D printer market at that time. Since then, 3D printers have been developed and improved.
In 2010, Stratasys company which Mr. S. Scott Crump established was half of the industry.
2013
Mr. Obama's Speech
"A once-shuttered warehouse is now a state-of-the-art lab where new workers are mastering the 3D printing that has the potential to revolutionize the way we make almost everything."
This is President Obama's Speech. He mentioned, "3D printers" have been attracting attention around the world.
2022
NOW
3D printers, which have evolved in many ways, are now very inexpensive and anyone can make them with ease.
To the future
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Key-Person
Here, we would like to introduce two people who have made significant contributions to the development of the oldest known type of SLASLA is the acronym for Stereolithography Apparatus and an alias of Stereolithography. Especially, SLA is a system that emits a linear UV laser and gradually prints a layer..
  • Mr. Hideo Kodama
  • Mr. Kodama is the person who established the method of the SLASLA is the acronym for Stereolithography Apparatus and an alias of Stereolithography. Especially, SLA is a system that emits a linear UV laser and gradually prints a layer. for the first time in the world. He was working at the Nagoya Municipal Industrial Research Institute when he started to develop a technology called " SLASLA is the acronym for Stereolithography Apparatus and an alias of Stereolithography. Especially, SLA is a system that emits a linear UV laser and gradually prints a layer. method technology. He made all of the equipment for the experiments by himself. Since he was a member of the research institute at the time, he had to assemble parts such as acrylic plates. Therefore, he spent very little money on making the device. Also, it took him only one or two days to make the device and conduct the experiments.

  • Mr. Chuck Hull
  • Mr. Chuck Hull further refined the method of SLASLA is the acronym for Stereolithography Apparatus and an alias of Stereolithography. Especially, SLA is a system that emits a linear UV laser and gradually prints a layer. developed by Kodama and applied for the same patent as Kodama. However, since the technology for creating objects by solidifying them with light was already available, the hard work and ingenuity to make it more precise was patented. Later, having obtained the patent, Chuck Hull developed a method of “stlstl is a type of extension for 3D data. A three-dimensional object is represented by combining triangular polygons. It is also characterized by the large number of supported software.”, a method of storing 3D data. Chuck Hull then started his own company, 3D Systems Corp.. He developed and sold the world's first SLASLA is the acronym for Stereolithography Apparatus and an alias of Stereolithography. Especially, SLA is a system that emits a linear UV laser and gradually prints a layer. type 3D printer SLA-1 in the company.

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Conclusion
1980s, when the SLASLA is the acronym for Stereolithography Apparatus and an alias of Stereolithography. Especially, SLA is a system that emits a linear UV laser and gradually prints a layer. method was invented, people didn't focus on the 3D printer. However, the more technology advanced ,the more people focused on it. This kind of technology that is not currently receiving attention might create the future, like 3D printers.
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References
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