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Photofabrication method

US10576687B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 2014
Grant dateMar 3, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB33Y50/02
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A controller places the set of three-dimensional objects in the formation area. The controller sets a plurality of placement zones in the formation area. The placement zones are defined by borderlines extending along an extension direction of a recoater for leveling a liquid surface. The controller places the three-dimensional objects in descending order of height in the placement zones. The three-dimensional objects are placed in each of the placement zones in order from a first placement zone of the placement zones.

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