It is soon going to be a time when buying a 3D printer to be a definite household possession for the masses!
Here is the brief history of 3D Printing.
What a marvelous invention!!
1860 - The photosculpture method of François Willème captures an object in 3 dimensions using cameras surrounding the subject.1892 - Blanther proposes a layering method of producing topographical maps.
1972 - Mastubara of Mitsbushi motors proposes that photo-hardened materials (photopolymers) are used to produce layered parts.
1982 - The first published account of a printed solid model was made by Hideo Kodama of Nagoya Municipal Industrial Research Institute.
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| Charles.W. Hull |
The first working 3D printer was created in 1984 by Chuck Hull of 3D Systems Corp. Hull published a number of patents on the concept of 3D printing, many of which are used in today’s additive manufacturing processes. Of course, 3D printing in the early days was very expensive and not feasible for the general market.
As we moved into the 21st century, however, costs drastically dropped, allowing 3D printers to find their way to a more affordable market.
The cost of 3D printers has even decreased in the years from 2010 to 2014, with machines generally ranging in price from £20,000 just three years ago, to less than £1,000 in the current market. Some printers are even being developed for under £500, making the technology increasingly available to the average consumer.
Since becoming mainstream, 3D printing has worked its way into a number of markets. The technology is now used in prototyping and distributed manufacturing with applications in architecture, construction, industrial design, automotive design, aerospace, military, engineering, etc. It has also become popular in areas such as dental and medical technology, fashion, footwear, jewelry, eyewear, and more.
Food may one day be printed, which may help feed the ballooning population.
The big question being would you eat printed food? Make your self a menu!
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