What materials can a 3D printer print?

3D printing technology appeared in the mid-1990s, and it is actually the latest rapid prototyping equipment using light curing and paper lamination technology. Its working principle is basically the same as that of ordinary printers. The printer is full of "printing materials", such as liquid or powder. After connecting with the computer, the "printed materials" are superimposed layer by layer under the control of the computer, and finally the blueprint on the computer becomes a physical object. This printing technology is called 3D stereoscopic printing technology. 1986, Charles Hull developed the first commercial 3D printer.

1993, MIT obtained the patent of 3D printing technology. 1995, American ZCorp company obtained the exclusive authorization from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and began to develop 3D printers. In 2005, Spectrum Z5 10, the first high-definition color 3D printer on the market, was successfully developed by ZCorp. 201011kloc-0/0, the world's first automobile Urbee printed by a 3D printer came out.

20 1 1 In August, 2008, engineers from Southampton University developed the world's first 3D printed airplane. 2012165438+10, Scottish scientists used human cells for the first time and printed artificial liver tissue with a 3D printer. 20 13, 10, a 3D printed artwork named "God of Xiao Ye" was successfully auctioned for the first time in the world. 2013165438+1October, SolidConcepts, a 3D printing company in Austin, Texas, USA, designed and manufactured a 3D printing metal pistol. 2065438+0765438+1October16th, Bellus 3D, a technology company, can completely take high-resolution 3D photos of faces, which are printed with masks and real faces. 20 17 On April 7th, the German sports brand Adidas launched the world's first 3D printed sole sports shoes, and plans to start mass production in 20 18 to cope with the ever-changing fashion trends and produce more customized products.