9h 7min, jan 1, 1980 y - 1980- The Rise of 3D Printing Chuck Hull of 3D Systems invented the first 3D printing technology in the early 1980s. The first item he ever printed was a tiny cup that was used as an eye wash. Today, AMO uses additive manufacturing, more commonly known as 3D printing, for a wide variety of purposes across multiple projects to reduce waste, decrease lead time, and offer more flexibility in design.
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