Recent Patents and Applications for 3D Printers

A method includes providing a computer-readable three-dimensional model of a filter medium including a plurality of segments, each segment of the three-dimensional model being configured to be converted into a plurality of slices that each define a cross-sectional layer of the filter medium, the […]

A method for manufacturing a filter medium includes providing a computer-readable three-dimensional model of the filter medium including a plurality of segments, each segment of the three-dimensional model being configured to be converted into a plurality of slices that each define a […]

In one example, a memory having instructions thereon that when executed cause a 3D printing system to repeatedly form each of multiple successive layers of powdered build material on a platform and apply a functional agent to build material in each layer, create a pressure difference across a […]

A system and method are provided enabling higher precision in composite based additive manufacturing (AM"). The method includes staging a fibrous material such as carbon fiber sheets by potentially cutting to length and placing a sheet onto an elevator. Above the elevator is a gantry that holds a […]

A system (50) and method (200) for repairing one or more components (70) using an additive manufacturing process includes securing the components (70) in a tooling assembly (52) such that a repair surface (72) of each component (70) is positioned within a single build plane (82), determining a […]

The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for an electron beam system for manufacturing a three-dimensional object by fusing successive layers of powder, said system having at least one lens for reshaping of said electron beam, an electron source and a powder bed, said method […]

The present disclosure provides methods and systems for three-dimensional (3D) printing. In an example, a system and method for maintaining a command history in 3D printing software is disclosed. In an example, a method for updating a plurality of printing instructions comprises maintaining a […]

A method of preparing a powder matrix suitable for use in laser sintering for printing a three-dimensional object. A foamable polyaryletherketone (PAEK) matrix is provided and is foamed to create voids. The foamed matrix is ground to form PAEK particles having a mean diameter between 10 microns and […]

A system and a method provide topology optimization of thermoelastic structures for an additive manufacturing process. A density-based topology optimization formulation is received for designing a multi-material thermoelastic structure including a main composite structure and one or more support […]

A method comprising obtaining an input, wherein the input comprises a three- dimensional representation of an object, the three-dimensional representation comprising a plurality of portions, wherein each of the plurality of portions has associated portion properties, and obtaining printer […]