3D Systems’ Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer for Regenerative Medicine, Chuck Hull, Elected to the National Academy of Engineering
3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) announced that Charles (Chuck) Hull, co-founder and chief technology officer for regenerative medicine, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). Hull, who invented 3D printing and pioneered Stereolithography (SLA), created the first 3D-printed part in 1983 and co-founded 3D Systems in 1986.
Hull's achievements include receiving the National Medal of Technology and Innovation from President Biden in 2023, induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame (2014), and the European Inventor Award (2014). He holds 85 US patents and numerous international patents in ion optics and 3D printing. His invention of SLA launched the commercial 3D printing industry with the first printer, the SLA-1.
Hull will be formally inducted during the NAE's Annual Meeting on October 5, 2025, along with 128 new members and 22 international members in the Class of 2025.
3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) ha annunciato che Charles (Chuck) Hull, co-fondatore e direttore tecnico per la medicina rigenerativa, è stato eletto nell'Accademia Nazionale di Ingegneria (NAE). Hull, che ha inventato la stampa 3D e ha pionierato la Stereolitografia (SLA), ha creato il primo pezzo stampato in 3D nel 1983 e ha co-fondato 3D Systems nel 1986.
Tra i successi di Hull ci sono la ricezione della Medaglia Nazionale per la Tecnologia e l'Innovazione dal Presidente Biden nel 2023, l'ammissione nella National Inventors Hall of Fame (2014) e il Premio Europeo per l'Inventore (2014). Detiene 85 brevetti statunitensi e numerosi brevetti internazionali in ottica ionica e stampa 3D. La sua invenzione della SLA ha dato inizio all'industria commerciale della stampa 3D con la prima stampante, la SLA-1.
Hull sarà formalmente introdotto durante l'Assemblea Annuale della NAE il 5 ottobre 2025, insieme a 128 nuovi membri e 22 membri internazionali della Classe del 2025.
3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) anunció que Charles (Chuck) Hull, cofundador y director de tecnología para la medicina regenerativa, ha sido elegido para la Academia Nacional de Ingeniería (NAE). Hull, quien inventó la impresión 3D y fue pionero en la estereolitografía (SLA), creó la primera pieza impresa en 3D en 1983 y cofundó 3D Systems en 1986.
Los logros de Hull incluyen recibir la Medalla Nacional de Tecnología e Innovación del Presidente Biden en 2023, ser incluido en el Salón de la Fama de Inventores Nacionales (2014) y recibir el Premio Europeo al Inventor (2014). Posee 85 patentes en EE. UU. y numerosos patentes internacionales en óptica iónica e impresión 3D. Su invención de la SLA lanzó la industria comercial de la impresión 3D con la primera impresora, la SLA-1.
Hull será formalmente inducido durante la Reunión Anual de la NAE el 5 de octubre de 2025, junto con 128 nuevos miembros y 22 miembros internacionales de la Clase de 2025.
3D Systems (NYSE: DDD)는 재생 의학의 공동 창립자이자 최고 기술 책임자인 찰스(척) 헐이 국립 공학 아카데미(NAE)에 선출되었다고 발표했습니다. 헐은 3D 프린팅을 발명하고 스테레오 리소그래피(SLA)의 선구자로, 1983년에 첫 번째 3D 프린트 부품을 만들었으며 1986년에 3D Systems를 공동 설립했습니다.
헐의 업적에는 2023년 바이든 대통령으로부터 국가 기술 혁신 메달을 수상한 것, 2014년에 국가 발명가 명예의 전당에 헌액된 것, 그리고 2014년 유럽 발명가 상을 수상한 것이 포함됩니다. 그는 85개의 미국 특허와 이온 광학 및 3D 프린팅에 대한 수많은 국제 특허를 보유하고 있습니다. 그의 SLA 발명은 최초의 프린터 SLA-1로 상업 3D 프린팅 산업을 시작했습니다.
헐은 2025년 10월 5일 NAE의 연례 회의에서 128명의 신규 회원 및 2025년 클래스의 22명의 국제 회원과 함께 공식적으로 헌액될 예정입니다.
3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) a annoncé que Charles (Chuck) Hull, co-fondateur et directeur technique de la médecine régénérative, a été élu à l'Académie Nationale d'Ingénierie (NAE). Hull, qui a inventé l'impression 3D et a été le pionnier de la stéréolithographie (SLA), a créé la première pièce imprimée en 3D en 1983 et a co-fondé 3D Systems en 1986.
Les réalisations de Hull comprennent la réception de la Médaille Nationale de Technologie et d'Innovation par le Président Biden en 2023, son induction au National Inventors Hall of Fame (2014) et le Prix Européen de l'Inventeur (2014). Il détient 85 brevets aux États-Unis et de nombreux brevets internationaux en optique ionique et en impression 3D. Son invention de la SLA a lancé l'industrie commerciale de l'impression 3D avec la première imprimante, la SLA-1.
Hull sera formellement intronisé lors de la Réunion Annuelle de la NAE le 5 octobre 2025, avec 128 nouveaux membres et 22 membres internationaux de la promotion 2025.
3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) gab bekannt, dass Charles (Chuck) Hull, Mitbegründer und Chief Technology Officer für regenerative Medizin, in die National Academy of Engineering (NAE) gewählt wurde. Hull, der den 3D-Druck erfunden und die Stereolithografie (SLA) maßgeblich geprägt hat, stellte 1983 das erste 3D-gedruckte Teil her und gründete 1986 3D Systems.
Zu Hulls Errungenschaften gehören die Verleihung der National Medal of Technology and Innovation durch Präsident Biden im Jahr 2023, die Aufnahme in die National Inventors Hall of Fame (2014) und der European Inventor Award (2014). Er hält 85 US-Patente und zahlreiche internationale Patente in der Ionenoptik und im 3D-Druck. Seine Erfindung der SLA leitete die kommerzielle 3D-Druckindustrie mit dem ersten Drucker, dem SLA-1, ein.
Hull wird am 5. Oktober 2025 während der Jahrestagung der NAE zusammen mit 128 neuen Mitgliedern und 22 internationalen Mitgliedern der Klasse von 2025 feierlich aufgenommen.
- Recognition from NAE enhances company's credibility in engineering and innovation
- Extensive patent portfolio (85 US patents) demonstrates strong intellectual property position
- Continued leadership presence of the original founder in technology development
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ROCK HILL, S.C., Feb. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) announced Charles (Chuck) Hull, its co-founder and chief technology officer for regenerative medicine, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). Election to the NAE is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer. Academy membership honors those who have made outstanding contributions in at least one of the following categories: “engineering practice, research, or education,” “pioneering of new and developing fields of technology, major advancements in traditional fields of engineering, or development/implementation of innovative approaches to engineering education,” or “engineering leadership of one or more major endeavors." NAE members are among the world’s most accomplished engineers from business, academia, and government. Mr. Hull is being honored for the invention of 3D printing and the subsequent development of the additive manufacturing industry.
"It is humbling to be elected to this academy of distinguished engineers,” said Mr. Hull. “I'm honored and excited to serve and work alongside such outstanding professionals to advance the positive impact engineering has on our world."
Mr. Hull pioneered the development of 3D printing while Vice President of Engineering at UVP, Inc. (now Analytik Jena), a manufacturer of ultraviolet light sources. His work on fusing UV resins into 3D structures for prototyping led to the creation of the first 3D-printed part, an eye wash cup, in 1983 using Stereolithography (SLA). He patented this technology and subsequently co-founded 3D Systems in 1986, launching the first commercial 3D printer, the SLA-1, and thus establishing the 3D printing industry.
Mr. Hull's groundbreaking invention has earned him numerous accolades. In October of 2023, he received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation (NMTI) from President Joe Biden. Established in 1980, the NMTI is the United States’ highest honor for technological achievement, awarded by the President of the United States for outstanding contributions to America’s economic, environmental, and social well-being. Mr. Hull was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame (2014) and received the European Inventor Award (2014) for his transformative impact. His contributions have also been recognized with the Manufacturing Leadership Lifetime Achievement Award (2016), the ASME's designation of the SLA-1 as a Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark, and The Economist's 2013 Innovation Award. With 85 US patents and numerous international patents in ion optics and 3D printing, Mr. Hull's legacy as an inventor is firmly established.
“On behalf of the entire 3D Systems team, it is my pleasure to extend our deepest congratulations to Chuck for this honor,” said Dr. Jeffrey Graves, president & CEO, 3D Systems. “His pioneering work has revolutionized manufacturing and profoundly impacted healthcare delivery. Chuck's invention of Stereolithography not only launched an entire industry but also sparked the proliferation of numerous applications for 3D printing technologies. Whether we look at aerospace, personalized healthcare solutions, AI infrastructure, or the automotive industry, 3D printing is playing a significant role in how these industries innovate. Thanks to Chuck's groundbreaking initial innovation with SLA, we are transforming manufacturing and patient care for a better future.”
Mr. Hull is among 128 new members and 22 international members in the NAE Class of 2025. Elected by their peers, the ballot for this class was set in December and the final vote took place in January. He and his class will be formally inducted during the NAE's Annual Meeting on October 5, 2025.
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More than 35 years ago, 3D Systems brought the innovation of 3D printing to the manufacturing industry. Today, as the leading additive manufacturing solutions partner, we bring innovation, performance, and reliability to every interaction - empowering our customers to create products and business models never before possible. Thanks to our unique offering of hardware, software, materials, and services, each application-specific solution is powered by the expertise of our application engineers who collaborate with customers to transform how they deliver their products and services. 3D Systems’ solutions address a variety of advanced applications in healthcare and industrial markets such as medical and dental, aerospace & defense, automotive, and durable goods. More information on the company is available at www.3dsystems.com.
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