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Additive manufacturing system and method

US11666971B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 2020
Grant dateJun 6, 2023
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P80/40
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An additive manufacturing system including a two-dimensional energy patterning system for imaging a powder bed is disclosed. Improved structure formation, part creation and manipulation, use of multiple additive manufacturing systems, and high throughput manufacturing methods suitable for automated or semi-automated factories are also disclosed.

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