VulcanForms Inc. (20240335884). PHOTONIC LANTERN ARRAY simplified abstract
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PHOTONIC LANTERN ARRAY
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Peter Colin Reeves-hall of Whitinsville MA (US)
Manuel Joseph Leonardo of Bolton MA (US)
PHOTONIC LANTERN ARRAY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240335884 titled 'PHOTONIC LANTERN ARRAY
Simplified Explanation: The patent application discloses fiber optic laser energy paths with photonic lanterns for additive manufacturing systems. These paths enhance control and redundancy within the system.
- Multiple photonic lanterns combine laser energy from various sources.
- Some lanterns combine energy sources, while others direct the combined energy to form laser energy pixels on a build surface.
- The technology is applicable to various additive manufacturing systems, including powder bed fusion systems with multiple laser power sources.
Key Features and Innovation: - Use of photonic lanterns to combine and direct laser energy from multiple sources. - Enhanced control and redundancy within additive manufacturing systems. - Ability to create laser energy pixels on a build surface for additive manufacturing processes.
Potential Applications: The technology can be used in various additive manufacturing systems, including powder bed fusion systems, to improve control and redundancy in laser energy paths.
Problems Solved: - Enhanced control and redundancy within additive manufacturing systems. - Efficient utilization of laser energy from multiple sources. - Precise formation of laser energy pixels on a build surface.
Benefits: - Improved control and redundancy in additive manufacturing processes. - Enhanced efficiency in utilizing laser energy from multiple sources. - Precise formation of laser energy pixels for additive manufacturing applications.
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include additive manufacturing systems for industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical devices. The technology can improve efficiency and precision in manufacturing processes.
Questions about Fiber Optic Laser Energy Paths with Photonic Lanterns: 1. How do photonic lanterns enhance control and redundancy in additive manufacturing systems? 2. What are the potential commercial applications of this technology in different industries?
Original Abstract Submitted
fiber optic laser energy paths including photonic lanterns for use in additive manufacturing systems are disclosed. according to some embodiments, a plurality of photonic lanterns are configured to combine laser energy from a plurality of laser energy sources. according to other embodiments, a first plurality of photonic lanterns may combine laser energy from a plurality of laser energy sources and a second plurality of photonic lanterns may furcate the combined laser energy and direct the furcated laser energy to form a plurality of laser energy pixels on a build surface. laser energy paths including photonic lanterns my provide enhanced control and redundancy within an additive manufacturing system. the disclosure may apply to laser paths for all types of additive manufacturing systems. some disclosed embodiments are directed to powder bed fusion additive manufacturing systems including a plurality of laser power sources.
