Chuck Hull files SLA Patent
Chuck Hull files his patent application for 'Apparatus for Production of Three-Dimensional Objects by Stereolithography,' detailing the layer-by-layer additive manufacturing process using UV light and photopolymers.
Significance
This filing is widely recognized as the foundational document for modern 3D printing, establishing the core principles of additive manufacturing.
Key facts
- Date
- 1984-08-08
- Type
- invention
- Location
- USA (Patent Office)