It was American scientist Chuck Hull who developed the first commercial 3D printing machine in 1986.

Chuck Hull was born in the United States on May 12, 1939. The inventor of 3D printing technology, he is also the co-founder, executive vice president, and chief technology officer of 3D System.

In 1983, Chuck Hull invented SLA 3D printing technology and called it stereolithography, and 3D printing technology was officially born.

In 1984, Chuck Hull applied for a U.S. patent.

In 1986, Chuck Hull also established 3D Systems in California. ?

In May 2014, Chuck Hull was inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame of the United States Patent and Trademark Office; he was also nominated for the European Inventor Award.

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In 1983, Chuck Hull suddenly came up with the idea of ??3D printing while working in a company. In the same year, he Invented SLA (Stereolithography, liquid resin curing or light curing) 3D printing technology, which Chuck Hull called stereolithography, and 3D printing technology was officially born. In 1984, Chuck Hull applied for a U.S. patent. ?

In 1986, Chuck Hull obtained the first patent certificate (US 4,575,330) for 3D printing technology that combines computer graphics, solid-state laser and resin curing technology. In the same year, Chuck Hull also established the industry-renowned 3D Systems company in California to vigorously promote related businesses.

In May 2014, Chuck Hull was inducted into the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s Inventors Hall of Fame. That same month, Chuck Hull was nominated for the European Inventor Award. ?

Character evaluation: Chuck Hull is known as the father of 3D printing technology.

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