Method and system of using gradual drying in multi-material 3D printing
US12325184B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 6, 2024 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y40/20
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A three-dimensional (3D) printer includes a receiver device, a plurality of material deposition units for depositing a material including a particulate material and a liquid vehicle onto the receiver device to form a printed layer on the receiver device, and a material removing system that includes a plurality of extraction units for gradually removing the liquid vehicle from the printed layer. A delivery system of the 3D printer may transport the printed layer from the receiver device to a build platform for stacking a plurality of printed layers and a plurality of post-deposition processing stations may be positioned along the delivery system for performing post-deposition operations on the printed layer.
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