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Device and method for producing a three-dimensional object by means of mask exposure

US7783371B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 2007
Grant dateAug 24, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70391
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Device for producing a three-dimensional object by solidification of a material solidifiable under the action of electromagnetic radiation by means of energy input via an imaging unit comprising a predetermined number of discrete imaging elements (pixels), said device comprising a computer unit, an IC and/or a software implementation respectively with the ability of adjusting and/or controlling the energy input via a specific gray value and/or color value in a voxel matrix.

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