Then and Now Printing in 3D Karen Kwon and Alessia Kirkland Envisioned as a potential method for manufacturing since the 1940s, 3D printing saw technological success only several decades later. [Enlarge graphic]… Log in or become a member to view the full text of this article. This article may be available for purchase via the search at Optica Publishing Group. Optica Members get the full text of Optics & Photonics News, plus a variety of other member benefits. Publish Date: 01 February 2023 Add a Comment Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.