History and Evolution of 3D Printing

When did the concept of 3D printing first emerge in fiction?

• 1971

• 2010

• 1984

• 1945

Who is credited with building the first 3D printer?

• Bill Masters

• Hideo Kodama

• Adrian Bowyer

• Charles Hull

What was the name of the first stereolithographic apparatus released by 3D Systems Corporation?

• SLA-1

• MakerBot

• RepRap

• Liquid Metal Recorder

Which project aimed to create a 3D printer that could print most of its own parts?

• Objet

• 3D Systems Corporation

• MakerBot

• RepRap Project

In which year did MakerBot arrive with open-source DIY kits?

• 2009

• 2005

• 2010

• 2015

What is the main process used for metal parts in high-end 3D printing?

• Liquid metal recording

• Stereolithography

• Material extrusion

• Powder-bed fusion

Which industry is NOT mentioned as a future growth area for 3D printing?

• Medical

• Electronics

• Aerospace

• Fashion

What is a key benefit of 3D printing in architecture?

• Longer project timelines

• Higher construction costs

• Increased greenhouse gas emissions

• Rapid prototyping of models

What was the first 3D printer capable of printing?

• Entire buildings

• Human organs

• Food items

• Complex parts layer by layer

Which material is NOT mentioned as being used in 3D printing?

• Ceramics

• Plastic

• Metal

• Wood