FABRIC8LABS, INC. (20240271304). METHODS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF PARTS simplified abstract

METHODS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF PARTS

Organization Name

FABRIC8LABS, INC.

Inventor(s)

David Pain of Carlsbad CA (US)

Ian Winfield of Oceanside CA (US)

Andrew Edmonds of Oceanside CA (US)

Kareem Shaik of San Diego CA (US)

Jeffrey Herman of Solana Beach CA (US)

Michael Matthews of Encinitas CA (US)

Charles Pateros of Carlsbad CA (US)

METHODS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF PARTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240271304 titled 'METHODS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF PARTS

The abstract of this patent application describes an electrochemical additive manufacturing method that involves depositing material onto a cathode portion of a build plate by transmitting electrical energy through an electrolyte solution.

• Positioning a cathode portion of a build plate and a deposition anode array into an electrolyte solution
• Transmitting electrical energy from a power source through one or more deposition anodes, through the electrolyte solution, and to the cathode portion
• Depositing material onto the cathode portion
• Build plate includes a thermal feature
• Deposited material is thermally coupled with the thermal feature
• Deposited material forms a heat wicking feature

Potential Applications: - Additive manufacturing - Prototyping - Customized part production

Problems Solved: - Efficient material deposition - Enhanced thermal management - Improved part quality

Benefits: - Increased manufacturing speed - Enhanced part performance - Cost-effective production

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Electrochemical Additive Manufacturing for Efficient Part Production" This technology can be utilized in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical devices for rapid prototyping and customized part production.

Questions about Electrochemical Additive Manufacturing: 1. How does this method improve thermal management in the manufacturing process? - The method includes a thermal feature on the build plate that allows for efficient heat dissipation during material deposition.

2. What are the potential cost savings associated with using this additive manufacturing method? - By enhancing material deposition efficiency and part quality, this method can lead to reduced production costs and waste.

Original Abstract Submitted

an electrochemical additive manufacturing method includes positioning a cathode portion of a build plate and a deposition anode array into an electrolyte solution. the method additionally includes transmitting electrical energy from the power source through one or more deposition anodes, through the electrolyte solution, and to the cathode portion such that material is deposited onto the cathode portion. the build plate includes a thermal feature, the deposited material is thermally coupled with the thermal feature, and the deposited material forms a heat wicking feature.