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Thermoplastic powder material system for appearance models from 3D printing systems

US7569273B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 2004
Grant dateAug 4, 2009
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Expiry dateNov 27, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2982
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A materials system and method is provided to enable the formation of articles by three-dimensional printing. The materials system includes thermoplastic particulate filler material that allows the accurate definition of articles that are strong without being brittle.

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