SPACE-XYZ IP B.V. (20240253301). ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING METHOD AND APPARATUS simplified abstract
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ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING METHOD AND APPARATUS
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Inventor(s)
Lodewijk Stephanus Margaretha Joseph Van Der Borg of Terborg (NL)
Franciscus Quirinus Fredrik Verouden of Terborg (NL)
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240253301 titled 'ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING METHOD AND APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an apparatus and method for additive manufacturing, where layers of different powder materials are deposited and then fused together using an energy beam.
- The apparatus includes a work surface, a material depositing device, and an energy directing device.
- The method involves depositing different powder materials in specific patterns to create a continuous layer, then using an energy beam to fuse the materials together.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Additive manufacturing process using multiple powder materials.
- Precise deposition of powder materials in specific patterns.
- Fusion of materials using an energy beam for layer-by-layer construction.
Potential Applications:
- Customized manufacturing of complex objects.
- Prototyping and rapid production in various industries.
- Creation of multi-material components with specific properties.
Problems Solved:
- Enables the production of intricate and multi-material objects.
- Improves efficiency and precision in additive manufacturing processes.
- Facilitates the development of unique and customized products.
Benefits:
- Increased design flexibility and customization options.
- Enhanced material properties and performance.
- Cost-effective and time-efficient manufacturing process.
Commercial Applications: Additive Manufacturing Technology for Multi-Material Objects
Questions about Additive Manufacturing Technology: 1. How does the use of different powder materials in additive manufacturing improve the final product? 2. What are the advantages of using an energy beam to fuse powder materials in additive manufacturing processes?
Original Abstract Submitted
an apparatus and method are provided for additive manufacturing. the apparatus includes a work surface, a material depositing device for depositing a layer of powder material onto the work surface or onto a previous deposited layer of powder material, and an energy directing device configured to direct an energy beam towards the work surface. the method includes depositing a first powder material in a first pattern which corresponds to a cross-section surface of the to be manufactured object, depositing a second powder material in a second pattern such that the first and second powder material together provide a continuous layer of powder material, wherein the material of the second powder is different from the material of the first powder, and irradiating said layer of powder material by the energy beam in order to meld at least a part of the first powder material only.
