Formlabs, Inc. (20240246293). TECHNIQUES FOR ADDITIVE FABRICATION UTILIZING LCD AND/OR LED LIGHT SOURCES AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS simplified abstract

TECHNIQUES FOR ADDITIVE FABRICATION UTILIZING LCD AND/OR LED LIGHT SOURCES AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Organization Name

Formlabs, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Andrew M. Goldman of Stow MA (US)

Thomas Orr of Cambridge MA (US)

Dmitri Megretski of Carlisle MA (US)

Sung Sik Woo of Billerica MA (US)

Jonathan E. Evans of Somerville MA (US)

Daniel Viner of Somerville MA (US)

Alec B. Rudd of Medford MA (US)

Maxim Lobovsky of Cambridge MA (US)

Graham L. Medlin of Durham NC (US)

Hayley C. Whelan of Somerville MA (US)

TECHNIQUES FOR ADDITIVE FABRICATION UTILIZING LCD AND/OR LED LIGHT SOURCES AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240246293 titled 'TECHNIQUES FOR ADDITIVE FABRICATION UTILIZING LCD AND/OR LED LIGHT SOURCES AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

The improved additive fabrication device described in the abstract features a build platform, a vessel for holding a liquid photopolymer, and an optical system with a micro-LED panel. The micro-LED panel projects actinic energy towards the photopolymer in the vessel, selectively activating pixels based on a mask pattern for precise control over the fabrication process.

• Build platform for construction
• Vessel to contain liquid photopolymer
• Optical system with micro-LED panel
• Micro-LED panel projects actinic energy
• Selective activation of pixels based on mask pattern

Potential Applications: - 3D printing - Prototyping - Custom manufacturing

Problems Solved: - Precise control over fabrication process - Efficient and accurate production of complex structures

Benefits: - Streamlined additive manufacturing - Advanced optical technology - Enhanced control and accuracy

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Additive Fabrication Device for Precise Manufacturing This technology can be used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical devices for rapid prototyping and customized manufacturing processes.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the micro-LED panel improve the additive fabrication process? 2. What are the key advantages of using a liquid photopolymer in this device?

Original Abstract Submitted

an improved additive fabrication device includes a build platform, a vessel designed to hold a liquid photopolymer, and an optical system featuring a micro-led panel. the micro-led panel, comprising multiple pixels, projects actinic energy toward the photopolymer in the vessel. the panel selectively activates pixels according to a mask pattern, enabling precise control over the fabrication process. this innovative device offers a streamlined approach to additive manufacturing, utilizing advanced optical technology for efficient and accurate production of complex structures.