Carbon nanostructures give photocurable 3D-printing resins antistatic and EMI-shielding properties without raising viscosity.
A single light source creates overlapping angled light sheets for multi-color resin curing, cutting setup complexity while improving intensity uniformity.
Redirected electromagnetic radiation from optical waveguides cures resin in fiber-shadowed feedstock for faster, more complete 3D printing.
A single light source and optical beam shaping create uniform overlapping light sheets for multi-color volumetric 3D printing with less setup complexity.
A single light source, beam combining, and reflectors create overlapping light sheets for uniform multi-color resin curing with less setup complexity.
Light-sensor calibration measures projector output and adjusts sub-images to align zones, preserve irradiance, and improve large-format print quality.
Multiple angled emitters and cooling means balance rapid particulate-material sintering with uniform temperature across the construction field.
A controllably sized first-wavelength sheet intersects a second-wavelength image to limit off-target photoexcitation and extend resin reuse.
Selective 450–1200 nm energy absorption fuses polymeric build material while limiting agglomeration, deformation, and difficult object separation.
As build areas grow, multiple DLP projectors segment resin exposure while irradiance masks and warp correction maintain resolution, energy density, and alignment.
A translating DLP light pattern scans photopolymer resin at an oblique angle, reducing voxelized edges while keeping mechanics simpler.
Light-sensor calibration aligns projected sub-images, correcting distortion and irradiance across large photoreactive 3D print areas.
Applying variable radiation absorber droplets to powder layers enhances edge bonding strength in additive manufacturing.
A radiation-absorbing coalescent agent thermally decomposes upon exposure to radiant energy, triggering particle fusion in three-dimensional printing.
A rectangular reflective arrangement redirects light to mask areas, reducing optical losses and preventing excessive heating of photomask and resin.
An ionization system neutralizes surface charges on silicone elastomer print material during additive manufacturing to ensure precise deposition.
Dynamic wavelength selection matches radiation absorption to fusing agents, preventing material degradation while improving structural integrity.
A movable protective gas unit generates localized inert flow within a process chamber to support selective powder melting.
A 3D printing calibration method uses absorption modifiers to selectively heat build bed regions for precise thermal control.
Segmenting slices across multiple projectors resolves non-uniform energy distribution and heat dissipation issues in large-scale surface exposure 3D printing.
An aqueous ultraviolet fusing agent encapsulates avobenzone within a cyclodextrin complex to enable soluble and thermally stable application in additive manufacturing.
An oblique ultraviolet LED array replaces bulky projectors, boosting printing speed and precision while lowering equipment costs.
Organic resin layers with controlled surface tension enable uniform spreading of bonding fluids, resolving uneven energy absorption and dimensional inaccuracy.
Liquid composition reduces melting temperature of crystalline resin particles, enabling controlled polymerization and resolving process flexibility constraints.
Selective application of fusing and detailing agents prevents coalescence bleed, improving dimensional accuracy.
Pre-fusing color parts with shortened radiation generates heat, enabling longer exposure for density and strength comparable to black parts.
Stabilizer in detailing agent evaporates at fusing temperatures, cooling the surface to prevent thermal degradation and discoloration of polymeric 3D prints.
Absorption modifiers adjust heat source power input to measure temperature differences, reducing warping and curling issues in 3D printed objects.
Monochromatic light sources match coalescing agent absorption peaks to enable colored object production while reducing power consumption.
Localized ink density optimization resolves the tradeoff between mechanical strength and color accuracy in additive manufacturing.
Liquid functional material binds unbound ceramic layers during microwave fusion.
Zoned thermal feedback prevents surface overheating while maintaining coalescence efficiency in 3D printing.
Jetting organic solvent plasticizer reduces polymer melt viscosity and melting temperature in 3D printing.
Segmented coater and print head modules with standardized interfaces allow pre-adjustment outside the machine to minimize maintenance downtime.
A coalescence modifier agent prevents unwanted layer fusion in additive manufacturing.
Extracting titanium white powder prevents nozzle clogging while phase separation delivers stable, high-precision opaque prints.
Laser ablation defines negative layer images on a coated film, eliminating deep resin pools and mechanical separation steps in additive manufacturing.
Thermal imaging maps temperature variations across preliminary layers to adjust radiant heating, reducing spatial defects and improving dimensional accuracy.
A coalescing agent converts microwave radiation into heat to join build material layers.
Dual optical sub-groups combine digital light processing with galvanometric scanning to expose resin layers rapidly.