Air bearing support reduces friction during horizontal indexing, allowing extended printable volume without sacrificing stability.
A support frame system merges multiple products into a single unit, reducing damage risk and handling complexity in additive manufacturing.
Segmenting the transparent sheet allows independent tension control, resolving optical path precision issues when forming large lateral areas.
Automated detachment device removes solidified objects from carrier using beveled blades, reducing production time and preventing operator contamination.
Segmenting the powder bed with movable inserts reduces waste and health risks while maintaining manufacturing reliability.
Integrated drain and vent channels enable automatic fluid evacuation from 3D printed objects, eliminating manual handling of uncured resin.
Segmented thermal protection with a sliding polyimide film reduces device complexity while maintaining temperature insulation for high performance plastics.
A heater warms previously deposited polymer layers above their transition temperature to improve bonding before new material deposition.
A photo-curing 3D printer uses a 420-460 nm light source with an LCD display to cure resin layers.
Acute angled nozzle prevents island defects while movable head expands working space.