1. 1987: Stereolithography (StL) invented
: First-generation resin printers created

2. 1992: Selective laser sintering (SLS) invented
1991: Fused deposition modeling (FDM), Solid ground curing (SGC), laminated object manufacturing (LOM) are developed
1992: Selective laser sintering (SLS) invented

3. 1997: Laser additive manufacturing (LAM) introduced
1996: First 3D printer sold by 3D Systems; starch- and plaster-based substrates developed
1997: Laser additive manufacturing (LAM) introduced

4. 2001-2010: Flood of new technology, new materials & decreasing costs
2000: Direct metal deposition (DMD); first multi-color 3D printer introduced
: Flood of new technology, new materials & decreasing costs
SL using non-liquid photocurable materials; sand, ceramic, metal, composites in paste form; digital light processing (DLP) developed

5. 2007
Shapeways Launches
A combination of 3D printing service, 3D design marketplace and product design community.
2008
RapRap 1.0 Finished
The first open source low cost printer that can mostly print itself!
2005
RepRap Project Launched
By Adrian Bowyer to create a low cost 3D printer using (FDM) process.

6. 2009
Makerbot Founded
Only selling build-it-yourself printer “kits”
2013
Stratysus Buys Makerbot
Picking up the most well known low cost 3D printer
2012
First Preassembled Makerbot Launched

7. 2015 2015 2013 Stratysus Cuts Prices for Educational Use
Up to half for consumables and almost half for lowest cost Mojo printer
2015
New Micro 3D Printers
Such as the Da Vinci Jr. and the Micro3D
2013
3D Systems Launches
Cube Trio Printer Line