Although 3D printing is quite common nowadays, the technology didn’t really become popular until 2009. First envisioned in 1981, 3D printing has been used [in various industries](https://cults3d.com/en/blog/articles/what-industries-is-3d-printing-most-commonly-used-in%3F?srsltid=AfmBOoqNdW7hEzzA1Wnz96-ZJxLcAesPhGW4urdh9uJ1CkSG2n1n8XO_) to simplify manufacturing or help cut costs related to specialized formwork.