Additive Manufacturing Apparatus TRIZ Cases

Segmented support structures combine high-density stability with porous fillers for stress-free abrasive flow removal.

A moveable platform uses a guide structure to stabilize the deposition nozzle during additive construction.

A stereolithography method recovers excess dual cure resin from intermediate objects for reuse in subsequent production batches.

Additive manufacturing of a Si-containing beta titanium alloy reduces elastic modulus mismatch to mitigate stress shielding in bone implants.

Segmented fuel grain cavities expose propellant to oxidizer channels, increasing regression rates and resolving void formation in paraffin wax casting.

Additive manufactured femoral components combine solid and porous portions to match bone stiffness, reducing stress shielding and bone resorption.

Variable porosity in a monolithic plastic silencer reduces heat retention while maintaining structural integrity.

A monolithic fusion cage integrates fixation and insertion tools via frangible connections to streamline surgical handling.

Lateral glass cleaning devices move protective optics through brushes to prevent soot contamination that disrupts laser beam paths and monitoring.

Nickel alloy with controlled chromium, aluminum, and tantalum content enables additive manufacturing of gas turbine components.

Planar waveguide sections with E-plane tees and H-plane bends reduce losses while avoiding grating lobes at sub-wavelength spacings.

A 3D printing drive system detects absolute filament distance and motor rotation to dynamically adjust print speed.

A composite manufacturing method uses five-axis additive and subtractive processing to fabricate complex internal structures.

A 3D printed robot holds medical instruments using parallel five-bar linkages and inertial sensors for precise positioning.

Adaptive scanning patterns prevent pore formation in unsupported overhang areas by directing radiation beams toward solidified powder.

Hydrothermal jet fusion fuses ceramic particles to 100% density, eliminating porosity from binder removal.

Separating beam steering into distinct deflectors reduces energy wastage during transit between melt pools while maintaining uniform melting precision.

A 3D printer adjusts the distance between its powder layer formation unit and build platform to maintain uniform thickness.

A gaze fixation device uses a beam splitter to align practitioner and patient optical paths along the same axis.

Segmenting the housing into an additively manufactured section and a welded cover reduces mechanical stress on the seam and improves thermal management.

A 3D vapor chamber with a precision sintered wick structure dissipates heat from electronics.

Combining pulsed and continuous electromagnetic radiation eliminates residual porosity in 3D printed microcomponents, ensuring high reliability.

Multi-stage filaments deposit material at precise angles to fill voids between layers, resolving stepped surface defects in fused deposition modeling.

Amorphous shape-memory polymers use end-capped urethane units for chemical cross-linking, resolving solvent resistance versus processability trade-offs.

A cold-spray nozzle uses variable diameter convergent and divergent parts to adjust spray patterns during manufacturing.

Forming a cavity before inserting a magnet prevents thermal decay and extrusion interference while preserving magnetic properties.

A single print head deposits fluid build and support materials to form grayscale patterns for full-color 3D articles.

A photocurable composition uses formamide solvent to stabilize functionalized gelatin and decellularized extracellular matrix for high-resolution 3D printing.

Segmented dot patterns in laminated cured films maintain high elongation rates during tensile stretching.

Fusing thermoplastic radius filler segments resolves axial stiffness mismatch and manufacturing complexity in composite structures.

Rotated lamellar plywood structures replicate natural bone hierarchy to improve mechanical strength and osteoconductivity in synthetic scaffolds.

A digitally-guided system uses reference pins to virtually reposition bone fragments into normal alignment before producing a custom support device.

Auxiliary structures extend beyond 3D printed components to enable safe handling and interconnection during automated removal processes.

Polypropylene fumarate resin resolves the contradiction between structural strength and patency rates in small-diameter vascular grafts.

Liquid medium hot isostatic pressing reduces porosity in additive manufactured objects while smoothing internal surfaces inaccessible to mechanical tools.

Reactive metal jet fusion eliminates porosity and contamination from sacrificial binders by converting binder material into structural metal during printing.

A medical image processing system identifies body parts and generates commission screens for 3D formation.

A controller estimates layer-specific powder dosing plans for additive manufacturing systems to automate supply regulation.

Automated unpacking station removes leftover material from 3D printed objects using a vacuum wand and temperature conditioning system to prevent clogging.

Selective heating elements solidify green material layers while a protective sheet and temperature control prevent model warping during deposition.

Segmented box rib design reduces weight and material wastage while maintaining structural strength through friction stir welding.

Computational algorithms process sensor data during printing to detect defects early, preventing material waste and ensuring structural integrity.

Concentric alternating filaments improve nutrient diffusion and waste removal to resolve vascularization bottlenecks in bone templates.

A device under test air duct shroud adapts to single and double width form factors using interchangeable adapters for quick installation.

Voxel tree segmentation calculates inner structures in portions to reduce computational time.

A cobalt-based alloy heat exchanger uses selective laser melting to form a microstructure with segregated MC-type carbides.