Additive Manufacturing Apparatus TRIZ Cases

A microwave plasma torch melts and reshapes metal powder particles into spheres.

Heating plastic parts below melting point then igniting gas to seal pores without changing geometry.

Additive manufacturing creates RF waveguides with integrated flanges, eliminating assembly steps that cause mechanical failure points.

Engineered supports reinforce the heat transfer wall against injection pressure, enabling rapid low-cost production of small silicone batches.

Additive manufacturing of UV-cured resin molds replaces steel machining, reducing production time and cost for custom undersea cable connections.

A process embeds discrete ceramic and metal parts within coalesced polymer layers during additive manufacturing.

Resin coating films on metal particles reduce degreasing time and residual binder in sintered bodies.

A bone conduction earpiece transmits audio through teeth to enable hands-free communication without blocking the ear canal.

Fabricate complex architected 3D high entropy alloy structures using additive manufacturing layer-by-layer deposition.

Magnetic resonance imaging generates 3D fluid flow fields for gas turbine components to enable precise operating parameter optimization.

Modified polyarylether ketones enable diffusion bonding of aircraft components, lowering processing temperatures while maintaining adhesive strength.

Nanoparticle suspensions prevent shape distortion in printed ceramics by forming bridging bonds below the debile temperature range.

Concurrent deposition of shell and internal support materials reduces structural deformation while minimizing external scaffolding requirements.

Additive manufacturing deposits thermoplastic pins between fiber tows to block cracks without degrading in-plane properties or disrupting resin flow.

A debinder system recycles liquid solvent through distillation and condensation for additive manufacturing green parts.

Integrated Quality Management System tracks new and old powder percentages in selective laser sintering layers.

A suction fan uses a switchover device to direct gas through regeneration or particle extraction channels.

Pre-formed hydrogel channels constrain stem cell morphogenesis to ensure consistent macroscale anatomy and reproducible neural tube structures.

Selective laser melting of Ti-19Nb-14Zr powder stabilizes the beta phase to achieve a 14 GPa elastic modulus.

Solvent-based pre-consolidation establishes green strength in 3D printed molds, preventing distortion during unpacking and eliminating manual labor.

Binder jetting forms silicon carbide green bodies, while carbonization and siliconization reduce free silicon content to enhance chemical stability.

Encapsulated color-masking pigment counters fusing agent discoloration while maintaining mechanical strength.

Printable ceramic paste forms refractory molds with controlled thermal conductivity to mitigate mechanical failure during large-scale metal casting.

Segmented fingers on a tapered applicator separate lashes for voluminous makeup while reducing product reservoir dipping frequency.

A spring loaded rollerball traverses raised features without optical feedback, eliminating system complexity while preserving deposition accuracy.

Segmented lattice substrate with ordered pores eliminates liquid chromatography steps to reduce analysis time while maintaining measurement precision.

Internal pressurization of a hollow testpiece accelerates material characterization, reducing testing time and cost.

A segmented binder system uses dual thermoplastics to maintain brown part strength during additive manufacturing.

Continuous extrusion of metal colloidal suspension within a secondary matrix creates self-supported isotropic structures.

Directly printing coil patterns on the PCB eliminates complex Litz wire attachment steps, reducing manufacturing complexity and antenna resistance.

Shaped inorganic insulating elements maintain their geometry during sintering to disrupt eddy current paths, reducing energy losses without complex assembly.

Dome cavities transition fluid flow between single and multiple channels, distributing stress to withstand ultra-high pressure conditions.

A UV-cured 3D printing composition uses photosensitive monomers and micro-nano powder to form crosslinked networks.

Replaceable cartridge assembly with flexible transport film removes excess uncured resin to prevent tackiness and contamination.

A sacrificial object provides thermal feedback to adjust the energy source power level during additive manufacturing layer formation.

Sintered metal alloy layers in an additive manufactured piston enable thin wall structures that reduce weight while maintaining structural integrity.

Copolymerizing nylon with aromatic diacids widens the temperature window between melting and crystallization, enabling stable laser sintering.

Applying benzyl alcohol to dissolve polyamide surfaces allows direct contact welding of dissimilar 3D printed objects without adhesives.

Longitudinal slots in the cylindrical heating unit allow prying apart to break bonds, maintaining uniform thermal profiles during operation.

Emulsion precipitation creates ultrafine spherical thermoplastic powders, resolving irregular morphology and fines generation in laser sintering.

Optimized Al-Mg-Zr-Si alloy composition balances yield strength and elongation while preventing hot cracking during 3D printing.

Fins shaped as heat pipes distribute thermal energy across the air exchanger volume to enhance cooling power density.

A 3D printable lens backend redirects luminous flux onto the primary lens using reflective and refractive surfaces.

Direct inkjet printing eliminates complex mechanical handling and assembly steps, reducing material waste while maintaining circuit precision.

Encapsulated fluorescent binders resolve visibility contradictions by providing high contrast for reliable optical measurement during additive manufacturing.

A gantry-based 3D printing system deposits extrudable material in stacked layers to construct building structures.

A textured ceramic probe extracts dross from the melt pool, preventing nozzle clogging and extending print run times.

A polymeric acetabular liner encased in a metallic reinforcement layer provides structural support for hip implants.