Method of operating a three-dimensional printer
US10029420B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/10104
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Three dimensional printing improvement includes an ability to automatedly segment sections of scans to provide at least one virtual solid for printing in layers. The printing can be performed remotely, such as at a location near a doctor, for rapid turn-around. Automated segmenting can include use of a protocol that may include at least a portion of a segmented solid for rapidly segmenting the scanned sections. When making solids, a first solid can be generated and sent to the printer before beginning work on creating a second solid.
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