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Automated additive manufacturing device and method

US11969946B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 12, 2019
Grant dateApr 30, 2024
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Expiry dateFeb 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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