Guill Tool & Engineering Co., Inc. (20240351271). COEXTRUDED, MULTILAYER AND MULTICOMPONENT 3D PRINTING INPUTS simplified abstract

COEXTRUDED, MULTILAYER AND MULTICOMPONENT 3D PRINTING INPUTS

Organization Name

Guill Tool & Engineering Co., Inc.

Inventor(s)

Richard Guillemette of West Warwick RI (US)

Robert Peters of West Warwick RI (US)

COEXTRUDED, MULTILAYER AND MULTICOMPONENT 3D PRINTING INPUTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240351271 titled 'COEXTRUDED, MULTILAYER AND MULTICOMPONENT 3D PRINTING INPUTS

The present invention involves 3D printer inputs such as filaments with separated layers or sections, prepared through various coextrusion techniques.

• Enables layering or combining different materials simultaneously through one or more nozzles during the 3D printing process.
• Facilitates smaller layer sizes (milli, micro, and nano) and different layer configurations.
• Allows the incorporation of materials that would otherwise not be usable in standard 3D printer methods.

Potential Applications: - Customized manufacturing processes - Prototyping and product development - Medical and dental applications - Aerospace and automotive industries

Problems Solved: - Limited material options in traditional 3D printing - Difficulty in creating intricate designs with multiple materials - Inefficient production processes for complex parts

Benefits: - Enhanced design flexibility - Improved material properties in printed objects - Cost-effective production of multi-material components

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced 3D Printing Filament Inputs for Enhanced Material Capabilities This technology can revolutionize the manufacturing industry by offering a more versatile and efficient way to produce complex parts with multiple materials.

Questions about 3D Printing Filament Inputs: 1. How does this innovation improve the efficiency of 3D printing processes? - The use of separated layers or sections in filaments allows for the simultaneous printing of different materials, reducing the need for multiple printing steps. 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with using these advanced filament inputs? - By enabling the incorporation of materials that were previously unusable in standard 3D printing methods, this technology can lead to cost-effective production processes and material optimization.

Original Abstract Submitted

the present invention relates to 3d printer inputs including filaments comprising separated layers or sections. these inputs particularly including filaments may be prepared by coextrusion, microlayer coextrusion or multicomponent/fractal coextrusion. these inputs and specifically filaments enable layering or combining different materials simultaneously through one or more nozzles during the so-called 3d printing process. these techniques facilitate smaller layer sizes (milli, micro, and nano) different layer configurations as well as the potential to incorporate materials that would otherwise not be usable in standard 3d printer methods.