3D Printing License-Based Customization of Service Life
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Solution Overview
Problem
3D printing technologies lack the ability to modify objects based on user-specific needs and licensed constraints, such as material durability and functionality, which limits customization and efficiency in printing objects with varying service lives.
Innovation Solution
A system and computer program product that allows users to modify 3D printing instructions by identifying customizable characteristics, such as material and functionality, based on a license, enabling users to adjust the service life and cost of printed objects, and integrate these modifications into the printing process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If 3D printing is performed using standard instructions without modification, then the printing process is simple and fast, but the object cannot be customized according to user-specific needs and licensed constraints
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic modification of 3D printing instructions by identifying customizable characteristics in the schematic and adjusting print instructions based on user-selected options and license constraints. The system dynamically generates modified print instructions that adapt to user needs while maintaining compliance with licensing agreements, resolving the contradiction between customization capability and process complexity.
2Duration of action of stationary object
If material and functional characteristics are modified to extend service life, then object durability and longevity improve, but the complexity of identifying and modifying characteristics increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by identifying customizable characteristics in the schematic before the printing process begins. The system pre-analyzes the schematic to determine which characteristics can be modified to extend service life, and prepares modified print instructions in advance. This allows service life extension without adding complexity during the actual printing process, as all modifications are predetermined based on license and user preferences.
3Productivity
If customizable characteristics are identified and modified based on license, then user-specific needs are met and costs are reduced, but the processing time to analyze and modify instructions increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the necessary customizable characteristics from the schematic that are relevant to service life extension and user needs, rather than analyzing and modifying all possible characteristics. The system identifies and extracts specific characteristics that can be modified within license constraints, reducing the overall processing time while still achieving the desired customization and efficiency improvements.
Data Source
AI summary
A schematic for an object to print using a 3D printer is received. Based on the schematic, at least one customizable characteristic of the object that is licensed to a user identified. The at least one customizable characteristic of the object is modified to adjust the print instructions customized for the object. The modified object is printed.