2012 in AM

Everything that happened in Additive Manufacturing Industry in 2012

In 2012, Additive Manufacturing technology had officially existed for 28 years, and the industry for about 25 years. People had already heard of 3D printers, though their understanding of the technology was still limited.

AM in 2012 is the world’s first comprehensive chronicle of the most significant events that shaped the global Additive Manufacturing industry in 2012. It also marks the beginning of a groundbreaking series that will document each subsequent year with the same level of depth and precision.

Learn the history of 3D printing and discover forgotten facts!

AM in 2012 is proudly sponsored by:

  • QUALUP SAS – the French manufacturer of high-performance, industrial FFF systems
  • Spectrum Filaments – the largest European 3D filament manufacturer, based in Poland
  • Technology Applied – the largest polish AM service provider, carrying out comprehensive orders for the whole of Europe.

Spanning 60 pages, this publication captures 79 key events across 12 months, featuring three major milestones and three to four additional highlights per month. It is the ultimate history of 3D printing.

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