ABSTRACT
Stereolithography, as was noted in the introduction chapter of this book, was the first rapid prototyping (RP) process to reach the market in 1987. Produced by 3D Systems, Corp., in Valencia, CA, the Stereolithography Apparatus (SLA) has progressed through a long succession of models and advancements since its inception. While other vendors have begun to develop and market Stereolithography systems, 3D Systems still maintains the majority of SLA machines in the field.
