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System for additive manufacture

US11167473B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 16, 2020
Grant dateNov 9, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2040

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

Abstract

A photo-curable resin is cured in a tank through exposure to radiation when fabricating an object, and the photo-curable resin in the tank is periodically replaced, e.g., according to its temperature, while printing operations are paused, or recirculated during printing.

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