Automated additive manufacturing device and method
US11969946B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C2791/008
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An additive manufacturing system comprising: an additive manufacturing device, said device including: a resin vessel for containing a material which is polymerisable on exposure to radiation; a build platform having a build surface arranged to have an object manufactured thereon; a radiation source; said radiation source positioned to irradiate uncured material on said build surface to manufacture the object; said device in wireless communication with a central station; said central station arranged to process data to create manufacturing files; said central station arranged to communicate said files to said device such that the device manufactures the object based upon said files.
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