GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC (20240293959). SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POLYMER POWDER PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING USING ENCAPSULATION simplified abstract

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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POLYMER POWDER PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING USING ENCAPSULATION

Organization Name

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

Inventor(s)

Paul J Wolcott of Macomb MI (US)

Adam Mcfarland of Royal Oak MI (US)

Andrew Thomas Cunningham of Royal Oak MI (US)

Malini Dusey of Dearborn MI (US)

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POLYMER POWDER PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING USING ENCAPSULATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240293959 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POLYMER POWDER PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING USING ENCAPSULATION

The patent application describes systems and methods for manufacturing a product using a mixing station, encapsulation station, and additive manufacturing cell.

  • The mixing station prepares a solution containing a base material and a performance modifier to enhance the performance characteristics of the product.
  • The encapsulation station produces particles of the performance modifier coated with the base material as an encapsulate powder.
  • An additive manufacturing cell uses an energy source to build the product from the encapsulate powder by applying energy.
  • The technology aims to optimize the performance characteristics of the product through the use of the encapsulate powder in the manufacturing process.

Potential Applications:

  • This technology can be applied in industries where customized products with specific performance characteristics are required.
  • It can be used in the production of high-performance materials, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals.

Problems Solved:

  • The technology addresses the need for a more efficient and precise manufacturing process for products with enhanced performance characteristics.
  • It streamlines the production of customized products by incorporating performance modifiers in the manufacturing process.

Benefits:

  • Improved product performance and quality.
  • Enhanced customization capabilities.
  • Increased efficiency in the manufacturing process.

Commercial Applications:

  • The technology can be utilized in industries such as aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods for the production of high-performance and customized products.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the encapsulation process improve the performance characteristics of the product? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with using this manufacturing technology?

Frequently Updated Research: Research on the development of new performance modifiers and base materials for enhanced product performance is ongoing in this field.


Original Abstract Submitted

systems and methods for manufacturing a product include a mixing station for preparing a solution containing a base material and a performance modifier. the base material is configured to deliver performance characteristics of the product that are preselected and the performance modifier is configured to enhance the performance characteristics. an encapsulation station produces particles of the performance modifier in a coating of the base material as an encapsulate powder. an additive manufacturing cell includes an energy source and is used to build the product from the encapsulate powder by an application of energy from the energy source.

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