Velo3D, Inc. (20240308138). MATERIAL MANIPULATION IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING simplified abstract

MATERIAL MANIPULATION IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Organization Name

Velo3D, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Abraham Saldivar Valdes of Menlo Park CA (US)

Alexander John Fisher of San Jose CA (US)

Rahul Korpu of San Jose CA (US)

Joseph Andrew Tralongo of El Cajon CA (US)

Michael Christopher St Dennis of Santa Clara CA (US)

Gregory Ferguson Brown of San Jose CA (US)

Benyamin Buller of Cupertino CA (US)

Thomas Brezoczky of Los Gatos CA (US)

James Frechman of San Jose CA (US)

Yacov Elgar of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Richard Romano of San Jose CA (US)

Alan Rick Lappen of Rio Rancho NM (US)

MATERIAL MANIPULATION IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240308138 titled 'MATERIAL MANIPULATION IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

The present disclosure introduces a 3D printing system that includes a material conveyance system, filtering system, and unpacking station.

• Material conveyance system transports pre-transformed material against gravity and minimizes sieve blinding.
• 3D printing facilitates uninterrupted material dispensing through a layer dispenser.
• The system ensures prolonged uninterrupted sieving to maintain material quality.

Potential Applications:

• Manufacturing customized products
• Prototyping in various industries
• Creating complex geometries efficiently

Problems Solved:

• Ensures consistent material flow
• Minimizes sieve blinding
• Facilitates uninterrupted material dispensing

Benefits:

• Improved efficiency in 3D printing process
• Enhanced quality of printed objects
• Cost-effective production of customized items

Commercial Applications:

• Customized product manufacturing for various industries
• Prototyping services for design and engineering firms
• Production of complex geometries for research and development

Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology can be found in patents related to 3D printing systems and material conveyance methods.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in 3D printing technology, material conveyance systems, and filtering methods to enhance the efficiency of the 3D printing process.

Questions about 3D Printing Systems: 1. How does the material conveyance system in this 3D printing system differ from traditional methods? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing prolonged uninterrupted sieving in 3D printing systems?

Overall, this 3D printing system offers a comprehensive solution for efficient and high-quality production of 3D objects.

Original Abstract Submitted

the present disclosure provides three-dimensional (3d) printing systems, apparatuses, software, and methods for the production of at least one requested 3d object. the 3d printer includes a material conveyance system, filtering system, and unpacking station. the material conveyance system may comprise transporting pre-transformed (e.g., powder) material against gravity, by directional conveyance (e.g., of a bounceable platform), and prolonged uninterrupted sieving while minimizing sieve blinding. the 3d printing described herein comprises facilitating non-interrupted (e.g., curbs interruptions of) material dispensing through a component of the 3d printer, such as a layer dispenser.