The 3D Printing Journal

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History of 3D Printing

06-19-2013: Stratasys acquired MakerBot
This event forever changed the foundations of the desktop 3D printing market
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06-18-2014: 3YOURMIND - the on-demand manufacturing software provider was founded
3YOURMIND developed an Uber-inspired marketplace platform that connected consumers with providers offering 3D printing services
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06-17-2014: 3D Systems unveiled a high-speed 3D printing assembly line for Google’s Project Ara
It was the first (and failed) attempt at continuous mass production using AM
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06-17-2009: Objet Geometries launched Connex350 multimaterial 3D printer
It was the company's second 3D printer to enable simultaneous 3D printing of multiple materials
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06-16-2014: will.i.am and 3D Systems launched Ekocycle 3D printer
It (supposed to) run on recycled Coca-Cola bottles.
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06-15-2015: Bre Pettis left Stratasys, ultimately leaving MakerBot behind
He was the founding member of MakerBot and the face of early desktop 3D printing market
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06-14-2022: Velo3D launched large-format metal 3D printer – Sapphire XC 1MZ
Velo3D debuted on the market in 2018, presenting its debut 3D printer – Sapphire
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06-13-2014: Leapfrog released Creatr HS – a fast, dual-head desktop 3D printer
Leapfrog constituted, alongside Ultimaker and Felix, the “Big Three” Dutch 3D printers manufacturers
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06-12-2015: GAIA Multitool MAXX – large-format 3D printer for ceramics was released
The MAXX version was as much as 187 cm high and was equipped with a whole host of functionalities, having as many as 10 interchangeable manufacturing…
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06-12-2013: 3D Systems acquired Phenix Systems
Phenix Systems was a leading French manufacturer of 3D metal printers operating in DMLS technology
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06-11-2015: Bold Machines released iconic Medieval Castle 3D model on Thingiverse
Based on two German castles; Schloss Lichtenstein and the Neuschwanstein Castle
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06-11-2013: GE held the first-ever competition to redesign and improve real production parts using AM
The goal was to create a new bracket design that supports critical jet engine components
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