First Commercially Successful Stereolithography Machine, Model SLA-1, 1987
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In 1986, Chuck Hull received a patent for stereolithography--an early form of 3D printing. His innovation combines optical scanning and laser technologies to print precise physical parts, using liquid polymers. This additive manufacturing process accelerates production design, creating prototype parts and concept models with a quick turnaround time. This is the first machine shipped by Hull's company, 3D Systems.
In 1986, Chuck Hull received a patent for stereolithography--an early form of 3D printing. His innovation combines optical scanning and laser technologies to print precise physical parts, using liquid polymers. This additive manufacturing process accelerates production design, creating prototype parts and concept models with a quick turnaround time. This is the first machine shipped by Hull's company, 3D Systems.
Artifact
Stereolithography machine
Date Made
1987
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
92.218.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of 3D Systems, Inc.
Material
Metal
Inscriptions
SLA-1
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