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)