When have you first heard of 3D printing? Maybe at the beginning of 2010s, right? But in fact, the first 3D printing techniques appeared in the 1980s.
Let’s start from the beginning. The term “3D printing” refers to a process in which a three-dimensional project is created under computer control. In the 1980s, it was suitable only for producing functional prototypes and was called rapid prototyping.
In 1986, Charles Hull successfully filed a patent for that system. Two years later, the first-ever commercial 3D printer, the SLA-1, was released. But numerous patents have expired, and new technologies have appeared. That is why new 3D printers aren’t definitely like before.
After many developments, in 2007, the 3D printing system released by 3D Systems was worth under $10,000. In 2009, the 3D printer based on the RepRap concept cost less than $1,000. These days, you can get a 3D pen for $100 and a 3D printer for $300. Incredible, right?
But don’t be so happy right away because it isn’t a lifetime investment. It turns out that on average a 3D printer like an Ender 3 is going to last from 5 to 10 years, which is still not bad. It equals to nearly 7,500-15,000 printing hours. So, to kill your 3D printer, you will need to use it for 4 hours every day.
What can you print with the 3D printer? Basically, anything like shoe designs, furniture, toys, tools, and other interesting and useful things. Even more, now you can also do a 3D printed house. What are you waiting for?
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