SIGNIFY HOLDING B.V. (20240316866). AN IMPROVED METHOD FOR 3D PRINTING simplified abstract
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AN IMPROVED METHOD FOR 3D PRINTING
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JACOBUS PETRUS JOHANNES Van Os of EINDHOVEN (NL)
AN IMPROVED METHOD FOR 3D PRINTING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240316866 titled 'AN IMPROVED METHOD FOR 3D PRINTING
The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a 3D article by means of 3D printing, involving printing a 3D structure, cooling it, heating one of its surfaces, deforming it in a different plane, and then cooling the final 3D article.
- Printing a 3D structure in a first plane with two surfaces.
- Cooling the 3D structure.
- Heating one of the surfaces.
- Deforming the structure in a second plane to create a 3D article.
- Cooling the final 3D article.
Potential Applications: - Manufacturing customized 3D objects. - Creating complex geometric shapes. - Prototyping in various industries.
Problems Solved: - Allows for the creation of intricate 3D objects. - Enables customization of products. - Simplifies the manufacturing process.
Benefits: - Increased design flexibility. - Cost-effective production. - Rapid prototyping capabilities.
Commercial Applications: - Customized product manufacturing. - Architectural model creation. - Medical device prototyping.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this method compare to traditional manufacturing techniques? 2. What are the limitations of 3D printing in creating complex structures?
Frequently Updated Research: - Ongoing advancements in 3D printing materials. - Research on improving the speed and accuracy of 3D printing processes.
Original Abstract Submitted
the present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a 3d article () by means of 3d printing, the method comprising the steps of: a) printing a 3d structure (′) extending in a first plane and comprising a first surface () and a second surface (′) being opposite to the first surface (); b) cooling the 3d structure (′); c) heating the one of the first and the second surfaces (′) of the 3d structure (′); d) deforming the 3d structure (′) in a second plane deviating from the first plane, such that a 3d article () is obtained; c) cooling the 3d article ().
