3D Systems Inc. History - Founding, Milestones & Growth Journey

History

Year	Detail
1983	Chuck hall invented Stereolithography and creates first-ever 3D printed part in March 1983.
1984	Patent application filled for Stereolithography Apparatus (SLA) by Chuck Hall.
1986	The company was founded by Chuck Hull to become first 3D printing company.
1987	The first 3D printer, Stereolithography SLA 1 printer was commercialised by the company.
2009	The company launches capability for on-demand parts manufacturing.
2014	The company expands its portfolio into virtual scanning planning with leading 3D healthcare products and services.
2018	The company adds entry-level industrial and projector-based imaging to its existing 3D printers portfolio.

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