Fabric8Labs, Inc. (20240229273). ELECTROCHEMICAL-ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS COMPRISING MEMBRANES AND METHODS OF OPERATING THEREOF simplified abstract
ELECTROCHEMICAL-ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS COMPRISING MEMBRANES AND METHODS OF OPERATING THEREOF
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Inventor(s)
David Pain of San Diego CA (US)
Andrew Edmonds of San Diego CA (US)
Glenn Sklar of San Diego CA (US)
Kareemullah Shaik of San Diego CA (US)
ELECTROCHEMICAL-ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS COMPRISING MEMBRANES AND METHODS OF OPERATING THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240229273 titled 'ELECTROCHEMICAL-ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS COMPRISING MEMBRANES AND METHODS OF OPERATING THEREOF
Abstract: The patent application describes electrochemical-additive manufacturing (ECAM) systems with membranes and methods of operation. These systems include an electrode array with individually-addressable electrodes, a deposition electrode, and a membrane that can transmit protons while blocking gas bubbles and other components to maintain different electrolyte compositions.
Key Features and Innovation:
- ECAM systems with membranes for improved component resolution of deposited materials.
- Membranes that can transmit protons while blocking gas bubbles, such as oxygen bubbles, at the electrode array surface.
- Membranes that can block other components, like metal ions, to maintain different electrolyte compositions on opposite sides.
- Membranes that allow flowing anolyte and catholyte at different flow rates to optimize the manufacturing process.
Potential Applications: - Advanced manufacturing processes in industries such as electronics, aerospace, and biomedical. - Customized production of complex components with high resolution and accuracy. - Development of new materials with specific properties for various applications.
Problems Solved: - Improved component resolution by isolating gas bubbles from the deposition electrode. - Maintaining different electrolyte compositions to optimize the manufacturing process. - Enhancing the efficiency and precision of additive manufacturing techniques.
Benefits: - Enhanced control over the deposition process for better quality components. - Reduction of defects and inconsistencies in manufactured materials. - Increased efficiency and cost-effectiveness in production processes.
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Electrochemical-Additive Manufacturing Systems with Membranes Description: This technology can revolutionize the additive manufacturing industry by offering precise control over material deposition and composition. It has the potential to be widely adopted in various sectors, including electronics, aerospace, and medical device manufacturing.
Questions about Electrochemical-Additive Manufacturing Systems with Membranes: 1. How does the membrane in ECAM systems improve the resolution of deposited materials? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with using ECAM systems in manufacturing processes?
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in ECAM systems with membranes to ensure optimal performance and efficiency in additive manufacturing processes.
Original Abstract Submitted
described herein are electrochemical-additive manufacturing (ecam) systems comprising membranes and methods of operating thereof. an ecam system comprises an electrode array with individually-addressable electrodes, a deposition electrode, and a membrane positioned between the deposition electrode and electrode array. in some examples, the membrane is configured to transmit protons while blocking gas bubbles, such as oxygen bubbles forming at the electrode array surface. isolating these bubbles from the deposition electrode helps to preserve the desired component resolution of deposited materials. in some examples, the membrane is also configured to block other components (e.g., metal ions) to maintain different electrolyte compositions (e.g., anolyte and catholyte) on the opposite sides of the membrane. for example, the anolyte may comprise multivalent cations that are oxidized (e.g., fe→fe) thereby decreasing the oxygen gas formation. furthermore, the membrane allows flowing the anolyte and catholyte at different flow rates.
