Grayscale rendering in 3D printing
US9248623B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24802
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An additive three-dimensional fabrication process uses multiple build materials with different optical properties (e.g., color, opacity) at different surface depths to achieve grayscale-rendered images on exterior surfaces thereof.
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