Velo3D, Inc. (20240208142). ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTERS simplified abstract

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTERS

Organization Name

Velo3D, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Alex Feldman of San Jose CA (US)

Joseph Andrew Tralongo of El Cajon CA (US)

Dean Albert Tarrant of Gilroy CA (US)

Benyamin Buller of Cupertino CA (US)

Richard Romano of San Jose CA (US)

Thomas Brezoczky of Los Gatos CA (US)

Erel Milshtein of Morgan Hill CA (US)

Tasso Lappas of Pasadena CA (US)

Zachary Ryan Murphree of San Jose CA (US)

Alan Rick Lappen of Rio Rancho NM (US)

Yacov Elgar of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Andrei Korobkov of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Evgeni Levin of Rehovot (IL)

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTERS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240208142 titled 'ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTERS

The abstract describes a three-dimensional (3D) printing process that enables the safe and accurate production of 3D objects, even when using reactive starting materials. The 3D printer maintains an inert atmosphere around the material bed and object during printing, across multiple printing cycles.

• The 3D printer includes a processing chamber or build module that retains the requested atmosphere, separate from the controller of the processing chamber.
• The printer may have one or more build modules with separate controllers, allowing for efficient and precise printing.
• The platform of the printer can be automatically constructed, reducing the need for manual intervention.
• Printing can occur over an extended period without operator intervention, increasing productivity and efficiency.

Potential Applications: - Manufacturing of complex and intricate 3D objects - Prototyping and rapid product development - Medical and dental applications for customized implants and prosthetics

Problems Solved: - Ensures safe printing with reactive materials - Maintains accuracy and precision throughout the printing process - Reduces the need for constant operator intervention

Benefits: - Increased safety in printing reactive materials - Enhanced accuracy and precision in 3D printing - Improved efficiency and productivity with minimal downtime

Commercial Applications: 3D printing services for industries such as aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods. Market implications include faster prototyping, customized manufacturing, and cost-effective production processes.

Questions about 3D Printing Technology: 1. How does the 3D printer maintain an inert atmosphere during the printing process? 2. What are the potential challenges in automating the construction of the platform in a 3D printer?

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Original Abstract Submitted

provided herein are three-dimensional (3d) printing processes, apparatuses, software, devices, and systems for the production of at least one 3d object printed in a printing cycle, e.g., a 3d printer. the 3d printer describe herein may facilitate safe and accurate printing of 3d objects, e.g., when generated from reactive starting materials. the 3d printer (e.g., comprising a processing chamber, or a build module) may retain a requested (e.g., inert) atmosphere around the material bed and/or 3d object during the printing, e.g., at several 3d printing cycles. the 3d printer may comprise one or more build modules that may have a controller separate from the controller of that of the processing chamber. the 3d printer may comprises a platform that may be automatically constructed. the 3d printing may occur over a long time (e.g., many layers and/or one or more print cycles) without operator intervention and/or down time.