•1984-Chuck Hull Invented the 1st method of 3d printing (stereolithography)
•1992-3D Systems produced the 1st SLA machine
•2005-DR Adrian Bowyer founds Rep Rap (opensource collaboration-self replicating printers)
•2006-The first SLS (selective laser sintering) machine becomes viable enabling “mass customization”
•2008 Shapeways launches co-creation service and community
•2009- Makerbot starts selling DIY 3D printing kits (FDM patent expires)
•2009-Organovo uses 3d bioprinter to create blood vessels
•2012- 3d printed prosthetic jaw is successfully implanted
3-D Printing 