>I'm trying to find information on the history/development of RP prior
>to the patent being issued for the stereolithography machine in March
>1986, and the formation of 3D systems.
>
Chapter 1 of our book has a historical perspective on rapid prototyping
dating back to 1890!
J.J. Beaman, J. W. Barlow, D.L. Bourell, R.H. Crawford, H. L. Marcus, K.P.
McAlea, "Solid Freeform Fabrication: A New Direction In Manufacturing",
Kluwer Academic Press, Boston, 1997, 330 pages.
Dr. Dave Bourell
Temple Foundation Professor
University of Texas at Austin
Mechanical Engineering
MC C2200
Austin, Texas 78712-1063
USA
+512-471-3170 voice
+512-471-7681 fax
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