The father of 3D printing is being honored with an award at RIT tonight.
Chuck Hull invented the manufacturing process called stereolithography, or 3D printing, in 1983, and founded the company 3D Systems in 1986.
The industry has changed dramatically since then, and Hull says he's excited to see such wide-spread use of his technology, especially in the health field.
"Certainly it wasn't expected so when someone's life is possibly impacted it gives you a really good, warm feeling."
Hull will be honored tonight with the Melbert B. Cary Jr. Award, for advancing technology in graphic communications and related fields. He says he's honored by the distinction, especially in this region.
"Rochester is the seat of a lot imaging and electronic imaging technology, and so there's a lot of really amazing historical figures that have contributed here, and so to be recognized with that award is pretty humbling."
