Solid freeform fabrication using a plurality of modeling materials
US11161308B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 1, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2995/0021
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and methods for solid freeform fabrication of an object is disclosed. The system comprises a solid freeform fabrication apparatus having a plurality of dispensing heads, a building material supply apparatus configured to supply a plurality of building materials to the fabrication apparatus, and a control unit configured for controlling the fabrication apparatus and the supply apparatus based on an operation mode selected from a plurality of predetermined operation modes.
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