First Commercially Successful Stereolithography Machine, Model SLA-1, 1987
THF700723 / First Commercially Successful Stereolithography Machine, Model SLA-1, 1987
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Stereolithography machine
Date Made
1987
Creators
Place of Creation
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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