The history of 3D printing can be traced back to 1984, when Charles Hull began to experiment with printing materials instead of ink. Hull, who went on to found 3D Systems, dubbed the process ...

While prosthetic devices have continued to advance throughout history, 3D printing technology has emerged as a revolutionary way to enhance this medical device by avoiding the traditional negative ...

Chuck Hull, inventor of the 3D printer Ottawa Citizen Hull took out a series of patents on his invention and went on to co-found a company, 3D Systems, that remains a leader in the field.

The long overdue 3D Printing Revolution has arrived – and it may be the single best megatrend to invest in today. Why? Because 3D printing is still considered a “joke” in some circles, and ...

VR and Art While the technology behind 3D printing makes it easy to copy rare objects, virtual reality has changed the museum experience in other ways.

Today's historic event could usher in the age of 3D printing in space, which would likely kick-start a new "space economy." Elon Musk's SpaceX was involved in making 3D printing history at 1:52 a ...

Walmart Inc. has created one of the largest freestanding, 3D-printed commercial concrete structures in the United States.

While we have tended to emphasize the public policy issues surrounding 3D printing of weapons here at Reason, the technology is really a game-changer, as I hate to type, in so many fields: the ...