Three-dimensional printing system and equipment assembly
US9517591B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 18, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24851
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A three-dimensional printing system and equipment assembly for the manufacture of three-dimensionally printed articles is provided. The equipment assembly includes a three-dimensional printing build system, an optional liquid removal system and an optional harvester system. The build system includes a conveyor, plural build modules and at least one build station having a powder-layering system and a printing system. The equipment assembly can be used to manufacture pharmaceutical, medical, and non-pharmaceutical/non-medical objects. It can be used to prepare single or multiple articles.
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