Systems for polymer powder performance improvements in additive manufacturing using encapsulation
US12325154B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y40/10
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for manufacturing a product include a mixing station for preparing a solution containing a base material and a performance modifier. The base material is configured to deliver performance characteristics of the product that are preselected and the performance modifier is configured to enhance the performance characteristics. An encapsulation station produces particles of the performance modifier in a coating of the base material as an encapsulate powder. An additive manufacturing cell includes an energy source and is used to build the product from the encapsulate powder by an application of energy from the energy source.
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