Additive Manufacturing Apparatus TRIZ Cases

This case uses curved, gradually changing flow paths to preserve heat exchange while limiting pressure loss and enabling miniaturization.

This case transfers digital cut lines through mold features, helping smaller facilities trim thermoformed aligners accurately.

This case replaces giant gantries with self-guiding polymeric rails for reinforced concrete wind tower printing.

This foam-part molding tool uses filamentary walls to improve steam and air passage while reducing heat absorption from metallic walls.

This case prints fish cells in laminated bioink, then crosslinks and cultures the structure to reproduce organized muscle texture.

Non-thermal plasma water plus heating and cooling forms stronger, more stable plant protein gels for 3D printing.

The case selects tool paths by local shape change, improving precision and delamination resistance in soft pseudo-gyroid objects.

This case separates build material by contamination level, applying tailored reconditioning to preserve quality and reduce energy use.

Flexible shells and an intermediate member adapt masking to varied gas turbine components, reducing shot-peening damage.

Ethylene-propylene copolymerization and a composite catalyst improve microsphere flow and uniform melting during 3D printing.

An observer optical system compares overlap patterns to calculate laser misalignment during additive manufacturing calibration.

Energetic nitrate groups enable DLP/SLA-printed combustible components that sustain combustion without oxygen or complex molds.

Continuous-curvature lattice supports made by binder jetting expand design freedom while reducing porosity, warping, and cracking.

This case uses aligned 3D-printed master pieces and settled mould substance to produce low-defect cavities that reduce light scattering.

This glass texturing case uses 3D printing to control roughness and autocorrelation at sub-500-micron scales, reducing gloss.

EKBD replaces single-point nozzles with electrostatic particle projection and heat-assisted bonding for simultaneous multilayer deposition.

PEGDA hydrogel pores formed by freezing and photocrosslinking enable simple, stable exosome isolation without preprocessing.

A GUI-driven 3D printer uses edible inks and digital image libraries for flexible decorations while managing digital rights.

Porogen-loaded resins form porous ceramics with controlled porosity and high surface area.

A movable actuator and hub guide an additively manufactured end effector, reducing assembly complexity for deep-site biopsy access.

A reactive paint and laser deposition process modifies cast iron surfaces while limiting cracking, energy use, and production complexity.

Collagen, hyaluronic acid, and fibrinogen form a stable hydrogel network without chemical cross-linkers for tissue engineering.

Selective laser sintering integrates ink passageways into one nylon tank, reducing assembly complexity and potential leak points.

Flexible tongues and release flaps replace complex razor connector mechanisms, enabling reliable cartridge attachment and easier assembly.

This case uses sigmoid or polynomial CTE grading to distribute stress across joints between dissimilar materials.

Grayscale pixel levels control structural material deposition, forming 3D contours on textiles and contoured surfaces.

This case uses alloy composition and Ms-point control to reduce cracks in shaped articles without sacrificing hardness or heat conductivity.

A ring-shaped second beam and 400–500°C powder-bed heating improve weldability while limiting cracking in superalloy builds.

An inductively coupled plasma torch melts and atomizes wire or rod feedstock into controlled spherical powder with reduced contamination.

Thermoplastic laminates gain through-thickness reinforcement as heated or ultrasonically heated Z-pins embed between printed layers.

This case uses an amorphous alloy matrix to form ceramic phases in situ, reducing reactions while improving wear and corrosion resistance.

Gradient polymers bond artificial teeth to prosthetic bases and resist seepage.

This case combines photopolymer printing with a reinforcing member to form durable, complex deflection members for fibrous web making.

Controlled-temperature mixing raises bulk density and lowers BET surface area, improving powder application and process stability.

Marked building material identifies concealed installations and helps prevent processing damage.

The case uses overpressure, piston vibration, and amplitude feedback to wet a metallophobic nozzle for repeatable metal drops.

This case combines independently controlled lasers, gas recirculation, and replenishable blades to stabilize powder layers and reduce soot.

Solvent casting and annealing disperse MX2 nanoparticles in biodegradable polymers, improving toughness, modulus, and friction behavior.

Milled rib skeletons and additive inserts reduce mold warping and production time.

Controlled pore volume and low fine powder content help spherical refractory particles balance sand fluidity with mold strength.

This case uses controlled alloy composition and powder processing to balance high strength, corrosion resistance, and manufacturability.

A modular filter unit uses reinforced 3D strainer surfaces to remove particles, reduce clogging, and simplify replacement.

This case combines epoxide, acrylate, dual photoinitiators, and bimodal fillers to limit viscosity and phase separation.

Variable cooling power and direction solidify extruded plastic for fast printing of cantilevered, fiber-reinforced structures.

Varying fusing-agent contone levels across build regions balances color accuracy, fusion strength, and reduced post-processing.

Controlled partial fusion creates micron or sub-micron pores while solid sections preserve screen stability during filtration.

Shaped openings and auxetic elastic regions help a single 3D-printed socket adapt to limb volume changes while retaining strength.

A phase-structured polypropylene matrix with fibers improves printability, warpage resistance, and mechanical performance.

Water-soluble isosorbide supports retain thermal stability and wash away gently.

Acoustic transducers focus ultrasound in resin, enabling faster polymerization of opaque and heat-sensitive materials without UV initiation.