СПОСОБЫ И СИСТЕМЫ ДЛЯ ПРИСОЕДИНЕНИЯ КРЫЛА К КОРПУСУ

СИСТЕМЫ И СПОСОБЫ ДЛЯ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ АДДИТИВНЫМ ПРОИЗВОДСТВОМ

Sub-pixel grayscale three-dimensional printing

Techniques and systems for sub-pixel grayscale three-dimensional (3D) printing are described. A technique includes mapping a 3D digital model onto a 3D grid of voxels associated with a 3D printer; assigning a first intensity level to first voxels that are fully contained within the model, the first intensity level being sufficient to cure photoactive resin during a curing time; determining, based on geometric information provided by the model, containment degrees for second voxels that are partially contained within the model; assigning second intensity levels to the second voxels based respectively on the containment degrees, the second intensity levels being greater than a third intensity level and lesser than the first intensity level; assigning the third intensity level to third voxels that are outside of the model; and generating one or more graphic files based on the first, second, third voxels, and respectively assigned intensity levels.

Sub-pixel grayscale three-dimensional printing

Method and apparatus for producing shims

A method for applying a shim 1500 to an aircraft airframe comprises providing an aircraft airframe 200, measuring a surface of the airframe, creating a digital model of the airframe using those measurements, providing an aircraft skin 1506, measuring a surface of the aircraft skin, creating a digital model of the aircraft skin using those measurements, digitally assembling the airframe and aircraft skin digital models, using the digitally assembled models to create a digital model of a shim 1500, the digital model of the shim substantially filling a gap between the digitally assembled airframe and skin digital models, performing an additive manufacturing process to form shim directly onto the surface of the aircraft frame using the digital model of the shim. The method may including printing the shims onto the surface, producing highly accurate, precise shims on the aircraft airframe, facilitating proper attachment of the aircraft skin without adhesive usage.

Method and apparatus for assembling aircraft airframes

A method and an apparatus for assembling aircraft airframes are provided. The assembly method comprises providing a digital model of at least part of an aircraft airframe, the digital model comprising digital models of each of a plurality of component parts of the a airframe, providing the component parts, each comprising one or more predrilled fastener holes, fixing a first component part 202a to a support structure 1102, fixing a second component part 204a to an end effector 1112 of a robot arm 1110, using the airframe digital model controlling the robot arm to move the second component part relative to the first component as specified in the airframe digital model, causing predrilled hole(s) in the second component part to align with predrilled hole(s) in the first component part, attaching the second component part to the first component part using fasteners through the aligned predrilled holes.

Reconstruction of surfaces for additive manufacturing

Tracking of measured depth with intervening depositing of one or more layers provides a way of improving the accuracy of surface reconstruction. For example, knowledge of the desired or expected thickness of each layer, in combination with the scan data is combined to yield higher accuracy than is available from scan data of a single scan alone. One application of such an accurate surface reconstruction is in a feedback arrangement in which the desired thickness of one or more subsequent layers to be deposited after scanning is determined from the estimate of the surface depth and a model of the object that is being fabricated, and by increasing accuracy of the surface depth estimate, the precision of the fabrication of the object may be increased.

Systems and methods of three-dimensional printing of collimators using additive approaches

A method of manufacturing a collimator (134) on a three-dimensional printer (510) includes obtaining design specifications (536) for the collimator, the design specifications including a channel perimeter pattern and an overall collimator thickness, determining a first quantity of deposit layer permutation types based on the channel perimeter pattern, determining a respective second quantity of permutation layer elements (310, 320, 330) for each respective one of the deposit layer permutations, generating respective sets of sequences for each respective one of the deposit layer permutations, the number of sets equal to the respective second quantity for the corresponding deposit layer permutations, assembling the respective sets of sequences into a three-dimensional print file (538), providing the three-dimensional file to the three-dimensional printer, and manufacturing the collimator by depositing additive layers of material based on contents of the three-dimensional file. A system for ...

Logic circuitry

A sensor circuit for a replaceable print material container to be connected to a host print apparatus logic circuit comprising a first sensor to detect a pneumatic stimulus or pressurization applied by a print apparatus, and an interface including contact pads to connect to a voltage and/or data source of the print apparatus logic circuit, the sensor circuit configured to output signals conditioned by the pneumatic stimulus or pressurization via the contact pads.

Methods for generating 3D printed substrates for electronics assembled in a modular fashion

Systems, media, and methods for modeling electronic products for 3D printing including providing a library of modules and module interfaces; receiving at least one ruleset; receiving preliminary substrate structure data, the preliminary substrate structure data comprising shape and volume data defining a substrate; providing an interface allowing the user to place one or more modules on the substrate; providing an interface allowing the user to place one or more module interfaces, the module interfaces coupling one or more modules together through the substrate; warning the user where placement of a module or module interface violates the at least one ruleset; generating routing of electrically conductive interconnects between placed module interfaces; and generating a finalized substrate structure model by combining the preliminary substrate structure data with module placement data and interconnect routing data.

System and method for rapidly customizing a design and remotely manufacturing biomedical devices using a computer system

3D PRINTING DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A SPATIALLY EXTENDED PRODUCT

A 3D printing device for producing a spatially extended product, with at least one laser light source from which a laser radiation (1, 1', 1") can emerge, a working area (4) to which a starting material to be exposed to laser radiation (1, 1', 1") is or can be supplied, wherein the working area (4) is arranged in the 3D printing device such that the laser radiation (1, 1', 1") is incident on the working area (4), and scanning means designed in particular as movable mirrors (2, 12, 13), wherein the scanning means are able to supply the laser radiation (1, 1', 1") specifically to desired locations in the working area (4), wherein the at least one laser light source is designed in such a way that during operation of the device, a plurality of mutually spaced-apart points of incidence or areas of incidence of the laser radiation are generated on the working area (4).

MANUFACTURING SYSTEM USING TOPOLOGY OPTIMIZATION DESIGN SOFTWARE, NOVEL THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING MECHANISMS AND STRUCTURAL COMPOSITE MATERIALS

The invention disclosed herein integrates several technological concepts: novel three-dimensional accretive manufacturing mechanisms and processes; combinations of fibre materials with plastics, typically thermoplastics, in accretive manufacturing (three-dimensional printing, for example); position awareness for manufacturing control systems; and computer-aided design optimization processes with novel feedbacks.

DATA PROCESSING DEVICE FOR GENERATING MICROSTRUCTURES ORTHOTROPIC ELASTIC PROPERTIES

Un dispositif agencé pour déterminer des données de fabrication pour réaliser des objets présentant des caractéristiques d'élasticité orthotropique librement orientable et pouvant varier, en calculant des données de graines de branches définissant entre elles des branches, le nombre de graines de branches et l'épaisseur de chaque branche étant reliés aux caractéristiques d'élasticité recherchées.

모듈 방식으로 조립된 전자장치를 위한 3Ｄ 프린팅된 기판을 생성하는 방법

... 3D 프린팅을 위한 전자 제품을 모델링하기 위한 시스템, 매체, 및 방법은, 모듈 및 모듈 인터페이스의 라이브러리를 제공하는 단계; 적어도 하나의 규칙 세트를 수신하는 단계; 기판을 정의하는 형상 및 부피 데이터를 포함하는 예비 기판 구조 데이터를 수신하는 단계; 사용자가 기판 상에 하나 이상의 모듈을 배치하도록 허용하는 인터페이스를 제공하는 단계; 사용자가 기판을 통해 하나 이상의 모듈을 결합하는 하나 이상의 모듈 인터페이스를 배치하도록 허용하는 인터페이스를 제공하는 단계; 모듈이나 모듈 인터페이스의 배치가 적어도 하나의 규칙 세트를 위반함을 사용자에게 경고하는 단계; 배치된 모듈 인터페이스들 사이의 전기 도전성 상호접속의 라우팅을 생성하는 단계; 및 예비 기판 구조 데이터를 모듈 배치 데이터 및 상호접속 라우팅 데이터와 조합함으로써 최종 기판 구조 모델을 생성하는 단계를 포함한다.

Systems, methods, and media for manufacturing processes

A manufacturing system is disclosed herein. The manufacturing system includes one or more stations, a monitoring platform, and a control module. Each station of the one or more stations is configured to perform at least one step in a multi-step manufacturing process for a product. The monitoring platform is configured to monitor progression of the product throughout the multi-step manufacturing process. The control module is configured to dynamically adjust processing parameters of each step of the multi-step manufacturing process to achieve a desired final quality metric for the product.

FOOT MEASURING MACHINE WITH USER INTERFACE AND CORRESPONDING METHOD

Support structure constrained topology optimization for additive manufacturing

Systems and methods for generating designs of objects for additive manufacturing (AM) include a topological optimization framework that facilitates optimized computer generated designs requiring significantly reduced support structures. Towards this end, the concept of ‘support structure topological sensitivity’ is introduced. This is combined with performance sensitivity to result in a TO framework that maximizes performance, subject to support structure constraints. The robustness and efficiency of the proposed method is demonstrated through numerical experiments, and validated through fused deposition modeling, a popular AM process.

Orthosis

Method for making an orthosis of a body part of a person, wherein the method comprises of: —measuring the body part with a shape and in a pose in order to obtain measurement data of the body part; —correlating the measurement data of the body part to a predetermined statistical shape model of a corresponding reference body part in order to calculate parameters of the statistical shape model; —digitally forming an orthosis model on the basis of the statistical shape model with the known parameters; —producing the orthosis via a CAD/CAM system on the basis of the digitally formed orthosis model.

Building and attaching support structures for 3D printing

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including medium-encoded computer program products, for creating toolpaths of support structures for 3D printing include, in one aspect, a method including: obtaining a perimeter of a first slice of a 3D model; identifying at least one portion of the perimeter of the first slice that extends a distance beyond a boundary of the 3D model for a second slice below the first slice, the distance being greater than a threshold amount defining an unsupported overhang; creating a support path that follows a shape of the at least one portion of the perimeter, the support path having a lateral offset from the at least one portion of the perimeter, the lateral offset being a fraction of the 3D print bead width, and the fraction being a positive number less than one; and adding the support path to toolpaths for the second slice.

Quality control of additive manufactured parts

Methods and apparatuses to fabricate additive manufactured parts with in-process monitoring are described. As parts are formed layer-by-layer, a 3D measurement of each layer or layer group may be acquired. The acquisition of dimensional data may be performed at least partially in parallel with the formation of layers. The dimensional data may be accumulated until the part is fully formed, resulting in a part that was completely inspected as it was built. The as-built measurement data may be compared to the input geometrical description of the desired part shape. Where the part fails to meet tolerance, it may be amended during the build process or rejected.

Library of predefined shapes for additive manufacturing processes

A method includes accessing a first model defining a shape of a part. The shape of the part is segregated into a plurality of predefined shapes selected from a library of predefined shapes. The predefined models for each of plurality of predefined shapes are assembled into a second model defining the shape of the part. The part is additively manufactured according to the second model.

System and method for custom forming a protective helmet for a customer's head

A custom-fitted helmet and a method of making the same can comprise, at a first location, obtaining head data for a customer's head comprising a length, a width, and at least one head contour. With at least one processor, generating a computerized three-dimensional (3D) headform matching the customer's head length, width, and head contour from the head data. The 3D headform can be compared to a helmet safety standard. At a second location different from the first location, a custom-fitted helmet based on the 3D headform can be formed, wherein the custom-fitted helmet satisfies the safety standard and comprises an inner surface comprising a topography that conforms to the length, width, and at least one contour of the customer's head. The first location can be a home or a store. Obtaining the head data from photographic images of a deformable interface member disposed on the customer's head.

Automated Personalized Product Specification

The present invention relates to a automated system to arrive at a detailed personalized specification for products sold using a website or app to calculate the best fitting personalized specifications, and design for the customer based on the opinions of expert designers in a network, then produces those custom products to those customer unique personalized specifications.

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, MONITORING APPARATUS, METHODS THEREFOR, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

A management system according to the aspect of the embodiments performs expiration date management of consumables delivered for a forming apparatus to be managed, based on an expiration date for consumption after manufacturing of each consumable and an expiration date for consumption after opening of each consumable. The management system then automatically makes arrangement for collecting expired consumables.

Multidimensional printer

A multidimensional printer makes a multidimensional structure from a liquid composition and includes: an energetic crosslinking particle source; a vacuum chamber that receives energetic crosslinking particles from the energetic crosslinking particle source; a membrane that transmits the energetic crosslinking particles; and a sample chamber that: receives a liquid composition that includes a solvent and polymers, the polymers including a cross-linkable moiety subjected to the energetic crosslinking particles such that portions of the polymers proximate to the cross-linkable moieties subjected to the energetic crosslinking particles crosslink to form a solid crosslinked polymer structure, wherein the membrane isolates a vacuum of the vacuum chamber from vapor of the liquid composition in the sample chamber.

EARLY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM OF DEGRADATION OF 3D PRINTED PARTS

In an approach for early notification of degradation of 3D printed parts, a processor completes an initial scan of a 3D printed part using backscatter techniques when the 3D printed part is installed and idle in the unit. A processor completes a second scan of the 3D printed part using backscatter techniques when the unit is in operation. A processor determines a baseline delta between the initial scan and the second scan. A processor performs an additional scan after a preset time interval of the 3D printed part using backscatter techniques in operation within the unit. A processor determines whether the additional scan is within the baseline delta.

OPTIMIZING PRINT PROCESS PARAMETERS IN 3D PRINTING

A process of optimizing a 3D printing process parameters and a processor control system for executing the process including parsing computer numerical control code for printing a 3D object into a plurality of chunks, determining a process value for each of the plurality of chunks, selecting a scaling factor, and adjusting a paired process parameter in the computer numerical control code for each of the plurality of chunks based on the scaling factor.

METHOD, SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR ACQUISITION AND PROCESSING OF ELASTIC WAVES AND FIELD SENSOR DATA FOR REAL-TIME IN-SITU MONITORING OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

A set of multi-mode elastic wave generating and detecting devices and field sensors are utilized in a real-time in-situ monitoring system based on the quality assessment of a specially designed article made by an additive manufacturing machine. The original invention disclosed in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/731,366 involves the transmission and reception of waves into a periodic test artifact while it is being built. The current invention involves the transmission and reception of multi-mode waves into a test artifact, the processing of data from narrow and wide field-of-view sensors, and correlating and relating the waveforms and sensor data while it is being built using physics-based and machine learning models. The disclosed system may initiate control and real-time corrective actions based on the properties and characteristics of the obtained waveforms and sensor data and their correlations and functional relationships.

SEGMENTS IN VIRTUAL BUILD VOLUMES

In an example, a virtual build volume comprising a representation of at least a part of an object to be generated in additive manufacturing is segmented into a plurality of nested segments comprising a core segment, an inner peripheral segment and an outer peripheral segment. Additive manufacturing control instructions may be generated for the nested segments. The control instructions for the core segment may provide a first region of the object corresponding to the core segment and having a first color. The control instructions for the outer peripheral segment may provide a second color for a second region of the object corresponding to the outer peripheral segment. The control instructions for the inner peripheral segment may provide a third color for a third region of the object corresponding to the inner peripheral segment, wherein a color of the third region is determined so as to at least partially visually mask the first region.

Distributed Additive Manufacturing Platform for Value Chain Networks

An information technology system for a distributed manufacturing network includes an additive manufacturing management platform configured to manage process workflows for a set of distributed manufacturing network entities associated with the distributed manufacturing network. A modeling stage of a process workflow includes a digital twin modeling system defined by a product instruction or a control tower instruction to encode a set of digital twins representing a product for use by the additive manufacturing management platform. The information technology system includes an artificial intelligence system executable by a data processing system. The artificial intelligence system is trained to generate process parameters for the process workflows managed by the additive manufacturing management platform using data collected from the distributed manufacturing network entities. The information technology system includes a control system configured to adjust the process parameters during an ...

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES, SURFACE QUALITY, AND PRINT TIME IN 3D-PRINTED PARTS

A method for generating print images for additive manufacturing includes: accessing a part model; accessing a set of dimensional tolerances for the part model; and segmenting the part model into a set of model layers. The method also includes, and, for each model layer: detecting an edge in the model layer; assigning a dimensional tolerance to the edge; defining an outer exposure shell inset from the edge by an erosion distance inversely proportional to a width of the dimensional tolerance; defining an inner exposure shell inset from the outer exposure shell and scheduled for exposure separately from the outer exposure shell; defining an a outer exposure energy proportional to the width of the dimensional tolerance and assigned to the outer exposure shell; and defining an inner exposure energy greater than the outer exposure energy and assigned to the inner exposure shell.

СТЕРЕОЛИТОГРАФИЧЕСКОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО С УЛУЧШЕННЫМ ОПТИЧЕСКИМ БЛОКОМ

Изобретение относится к cтереолитографическому устройству (1), содержащему контейнер (2) для текучего вещества (15), подходящего для отверждения при облучении заданным излучением (3a); лазерный источник (3), пригодный для испускания пучка упомянутого заданного излучения (3a); оптический блок (4) векторного сканирования, сконфигурированный для выполнения векторного сканирования опорной поверхности (5), размещенной в упомянутом контейнере (2) в соответствии с желаемым изображением векторных данных посредством упомянутого заданного излучения; устройство памяти для хранения упомянутого изображения векторных данных, представляющего изображение, сканируемое на упомянутой опорной поверхности; блок (6) логического управления, сконфигурированный для управления упомянутым оптическим блоком (4) векторного сканирования и/или упомянутым лазерным источником (3), так, чтобы облучать заданный участок упомянутой опорной поверхности (5) упомянутым излучением (3a) в соответствии с упомянутым изображением ...

УЛУЧШЕННЫЙ СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ФУНКЦИОНИРОВАНИЕМ ПО МЕНЬШЕЙ МЕРЕ ДВУХ ИСТОЧНИКОВ СВЕТОВОГО ИЗЛУЧЕНИЯ В СТЕРЕОЛИТОГРАФИЧЕСКОЙ МАШИНЕ

Изобретение представляет собой способ управления функционированием по меньшей мере двух источников (2, 3) светового излучения в стереолитографической машине (1), выполненных с возможностью действия на уровне участка (104) области (101) перекрытия, которая определена на рабочей поверхности (100) стереолитографической машины (1) для изготовления трехмерного объекта (200) посредством стереолитографии. Для каждой из линий (210) с характерной длиной L, которые определяют каждый слой (201) трехмерного объекта (200) в пределах участка (104), способ предусматривает активирование: - первого источника (2) светового излучения для первого отрезка (211) линии (210) с длиной X; - второго источника (3) светового излучения для оставшегося второго отрезка (212) линии (210) с длиной Y, при этом значение длины X первого отрезка (211) выбирают из интервала 0≤X≤L, а Y вычисляют как равное L-X. Техническим результатом изобретения является обеспечение однородности толщины каждого слоя трехмерного объекта. 2 н ...

СИСТЕМЫ И СПОСОБЫ ДЛЯ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ АДДИТИВНЫМ ПРОИЗВОДСТВОМ

Раскрыта система для использования в аддитивном производстве структуры. Эта система может включать в себя машину для аддитивного производства, память, в которой хранятся выполнимые компьютером инструкции, и процессор. Процессор может быть выполнен с возможностью выполнять эти выполнимые компьютером инструкции, чтобы заставить машину для аддитивного производства выпускать дорожку из композиционного материала, и определять существование основания, расположенного со стороны дорожки из композиционного материала. Процессор может быть дополнительно выполнен с возможностью выполнять выполнимые компьютером инструкции для того, чтобы выборочно предоставлять возможность машине для аддитивного производства уплотнять дорожку из композиционного материала после выпуска с переменным давлением, которое основано на определении наличия основания. 5 н. и 13 з.п. ф-лы, 13 ил.

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ НА ЗАКАЗ ЗАЩИТНОГО ШЛЕМА ДЛЯ ГОЛОВЫ

Object production

LOGIC CIRCUITRY

A sensor circuit for a replaceable print apparatus component comprises an interface to transmit signals with respect to a print apparatus logic circuit, and further comprises, connected to the interface, at least two sensor cell arrays, each array including nominally the same cells, the cells of one array being nominally different than the cells of the other array, and at least one single cell sensor that is nominally different than the other cells.

METHOD FOR SETTING A SHAPING ANGLE IN THREE-DIMENSIONAL SHAPED OBJECT

A method for setting shaping angles in a three-dimensional shaped product including steps of laminating, irradiation-based sintering and cutting is provided. The method includes steps by a CAD/CAM system, such as setting a model for the product; selecting a standard of undercut angle; rotating the model in angle units; calculating the total projected area on the horizontal plane of the undercut regions among the undercut regions whose angles crossing the plane are smaller angles than the undercut angle; and selecting a rotation angle such that the total area is smallest or a standard value is reached. When a minimum total area in the selecting step is larger than the standard value or all of total area in the calculating step is larger than the value, a command is sent to set a shaping region of a section for supporting the undercut region.

METHODS FOR GENERATING 3D PRINTED SUBSTRATES FOR ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLED IN A MODULAR FASHION

Systems, media, and methods for modeling electronic products for 3D printing including providing a library of modules and module interfaces; receiving at least one ruleset; receiving preliminary substrate structure data, the preliminary substrate structure data comprising shape and volume data defining a substrate; providing an interface allowing the user to place one or more modules on the substrate; providing an interface allowing the user to place one or more module interfaces, the module interfaces coupling one or more modules together through the substrate; warning the user where placement of a module or module interface violates the at least one ruleset; generating routing of electrically conductive interconnects between placed module interfaces; and generating a finalized substrate structure model by combining the preliminary substrate structure data with module placement data and interconnect routing data.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODELLING ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED BODIES

Methods for creating three-dimensional volume quality models of additively manufactured metal bodies are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method comprises additively manufacturing each metal layer of a metal body. One or more images of the first metal layer are obtained. The image(s) are processed to detect and map potential manufacturing defects in the first metal layer. A two-dimensional contour of the first metal layer is generated from the three-dimensional CAD model. The mapped defects are integrated into the two-dimensional contour. A first layer of a three-dimensional volume quality model of the metal body is created based on the integrated two-dimensional contour.

PRE-FORMS AND METHODS FOR USING SAME IN THE MANUFACTURE OF DENTAL PROSTHESES

A method for manufacturing a dental restoration pre-form for use in a making a dental prosthesis is disclosed comprising providing a design of the prosthesis and a protocol for manufacturing the prosthesis and producing a dental restoration material pre-form having three dimensional (3D) characteristics based on said design of the prosthesis and steps of the protocol. There is also disclosed a method for manufacturing a dental prosthesis comprising providing dental restoration material pre-form having an associated 3D digital map, the 3D map comprising information on a spatial distribution of characteristics of the pre-form; and processing the pre-form according ta a processing protocol the protocol based on a design of the prosthesis and the 3D map of the pre-form. Additionally, there is provided a system for manufacturing dental prosthesis comprising: a pre-form production unit, a pre-form processing unit, and a processor operationally coupled ta the pre-form processing unit to execute ...

ORTHOGNATHIC IMPLANT

An implant for use in orthognathic surgery of a mandible may include a longitudinal plate member and a plurality of pre-configured guides coupled to the plate member. The longitudinal plate member is pre-bent to correspond to the post-operative shape of the mandible; and the guides are pre-configured to align the plate member with the mandible when the implant is positioned against the mandible after the mandible has been separated.

Laser power monitoring in additive manufacturing

Three-dimensional printing method and three-dimensional printing device

Compressed representation of 3d object data used in 3d printing

악교정 임플란트

... 하악골의 악교정 수술에서 사용하기 위한 임플란트는 길이방향 플레이트 부재 및 상기 플레이트 부재에 커플링되는 복수의 미리-구성된 안내부들을 포함할 수 있을 것이다. 길이방향 플레이트 부재는 하악골의 수술후 형상에 상응하도록 미리-벤딩되고; 그리고 상기 안내부들은, 하악골이 분리된 후에 상기 임플란트가 하악골에 대해서 위치될 때 상기 플레이트 부재를 하악골과 정렬시키도록 미리-구성된다.

Method and apparatus for robust reduction of shape errors due to uncertainty in a stacked manufacturing process based on laser powder deposition

Circuitos lógicos

DIGITAL RIGHTS AND INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT IN THREE-DIMENSIONAL (3D) PRINTING

Systems, methods and media for managing digital rights and pre-verification of structural integrity in three-dimensional (3D) printing are provided. In one example, a system comprises at least one module, executing on one or more computer processors, to receive a request from a user to print a 3D object by a 3D printer or printing service and receive a conditional authorization from an owner of digital rights in the 3D object to print the 3D object. The conditional authorization can include a printing specification or limitation. The at least one module pre-verifies, for structural integrity once printed by the 3D printer or printing service, a digital model on which the 3D object is based. In response to a received conditional authorization, the at least one module transmits instructions to the 3D printer or printing service to print the 3D object.

3D data generating method

Provided is a 3D data generating method of generating 3D data of a three-dimensional object combined with a solid object to obtain a target product. This method includes obtaining 3D data of the solid object (S101), generating 3D data of the target product (S102), and subtracting the 3D data obtained in S101 from the 3D data generated in S102 to generate 3D data of the three-dimensional object (S103).

VIRTUAL OBJECT VOLUMES

In an example, a method includes receiving, at a processor, an indication of a volume of a fabrication chamber and determining a characteristic of a build material for use in fabricating an object within the fabrication chamber. Based on the build material characteristic, a virtual object volume within the fabrication chamber may be determined, wherein the virtual object volume provides a virtual boundary within which to position virtual objects representing objects to be generated in the fabrication chamber.

DEVICE FOR 3D PRINTING AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

A device for 3D printing and a control method thereof are provided. The device includes: a feeding pipe, where an opening extending along an axial direction of the feeding pipe is disposed on an outer wall of the feeding pipe; and a sleeve sleeved on the feeding pipe, where a discharge port in communication with the opening is disposed on an outer wall of the sleeve. Compared with a conventional design, the above device utilizes a sleeve to provide a discharge port and sleeves the sleeve and the feeding pipe together, thereby making the structure of the entire device more compact.

RAPID PROTOTYPING APPARATUS

Apparatus for producing an object by sequentially forming thin layers of a construction material one on top of the other responsive to data defining the object, the apparatus comprising: a plurality of printing heads each having a surface formed with a plurality of output orifices and controllable to dispense the construction material through each orifice independently of the other orifices; a shuttle to which the printing heads are mounted; a support surface; and a controller adapted to control the shuttle to move back and forth over the support surface and as the shuttle moves to control the printing heads to dispense the construction material through each of their respective orifices responsive to the data to form a first layer on the support surface and thereafter, sequentially the other layers; wherein each printing head is dismountable from the shuttle and replaceable independently of the other printing heads.

Methods for Joining Blade Components of Rotor Blades Using Printed Grid Structures

Methods for joining a first blade component and a second blade component of a rotor blade together includes printing and depositing, via a computer numeric control (CNC) device, at least one three-dimensional (3-D) grid structure at a first joint area of the rotor blade. The first joint area contains the first blade component interfacing with the second blade component. The method also includes providing an adhesive at the first joint area to at least partially fill the grid structure. Further, the method includes securing the first blade component and the second blade component together at the first joint area via the adhesive.

POINT CLOUD ALIGNMENT

Examples of methods for point cloud alignment are described herein. In some examples, a method includes orienting a model point cloud or a scanned point cloud based on a set of initial orientations. In some examples, the method includes determining, using a first portion of a machine learning model, first features of the model point cloud and second features of the scanned point cloud. In some examples, the method includes determining, using a second portion of the machine learning model, correspondence scores between the first features and the second features based on the set of initial orientations. In some examples, the method includes globally aligning the model point cloud and the scanned point cloud based on the correspondence scores.

SELF-REPAIRING 3D PRINTER

Provided are a method, computer program product, and system for repairing a defective component of a 3D printer. The method comprises identifying a defective component in a 3D printer. The method further comprises determining one or more repair actions for the defective component. The method further comprises determining an order of priority for a set of print jobs for the 3D printer and the one or more repair actions. The method further comprises performing the set of print jobs and the one or more repair actions in accordance with the determined order of priority.

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ НА ЗАКАЗ ЗАЩИТНОГО ШЛЕМА ДЛЯ ГОЛОВЫ

Подобранный на заказ шлем и способ его изготовления могут содержать на первом месте получение данных о голове заказчика, содержащих длину, ширину и, по меньшей мере, один контур головы. Создание с помощью, по меньшей мере, одного процессора компьютерной трехмерной формы головы, совпадающей с длиной, шириной и контуром головы заказчика из данных о голове. Трехмерная форма головы может сравниваться со стандартом безопасности для шлема. На втором месте, отличном от первого места, может быть сформирован подобранный на заказ шлем на основе трехмерной формы головы, при этом подобранный на заказ шлем удовлетворяет требования стандарта безопасности и содержит внутреннюю поверхность, содержащую топографию, которая соответствует длине, ширине и, по меньшей мере, одному контуру головы заказчика. Первое место может быть домом или магазином. Получение данных о голове из фотографических изображений деформируемого устройства сопряжения, установленного на голове заказчика. 3 н. и 35 з.п. ф-лы, 28 ил.

СПОСОБ ИДЕНТИФИКАЦИИ 3D-ЭЛЕМЕНТА, В ЧАСТНОСТИ, ЭЛЕМЕНТА, ИСПОЛЬЗУЕМОГО ДЛЯ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА КОМПЛЕКСНОГО ИЗДЕЛИЯ, СОДЕРЖАЩЕГО УПОМЯНУТЫЙ ЭЛЕМЕНТ

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG FÜR EIN GEWEBE ENGINEERING SYSTEM

Die vorliegende Erfindung stellt Vorrichtungen und Verfahren zur Herstellung von Gewebestrukturen und -organen bereit. In einigen Beispielen kann eine Reinraumeinrichtung mit Modellierungshardware und -software, Nanotechnologie- und mikroelektronischen Geräten und Geräten zur additiven Herstellung ausgestattet sein, um Zellen und Trägermatrix zu drucken, damit Zellen zu Gewebestrukturen und Organen wachsen können. Verschiedene Verfahren zur Verwendung und Herstellung des Gewebe Engineering-Systems werden diskutiert.

Additive manufacturing

A method of making one or more objects from virtual three-dimensional representations, the method comprises: defining a virtual boundary B to encompass the periphery of a virtual three-dimensional object viewed in plan; defining a deposition area on a work surface delineated by the virtual boundary; depositing a first layer of build material P to cover the deposition area; and consolidating build material within the first layer to form a first slice of an object O1. The invention also relates to apparatus for carrying out the method. The method may comprise consolidating a dam or wall corresponding to the virtual boundary, spaced from the periphery of the first slice of the object. The method may include monitoring using sensor means one or more characteristics of an object being made and determining if the object is defective or not. Monitoring one or more characteristics may include capturing image data relating to the object using image capture means. Advantageously, depositing build ...

Sub-pixel grayscale three-dimensional printing

Shaping processing apparatus, shaping processing system, and program

Provided are an apparatus, a system, and the like with which, when duplicating a shaped three-dimensional object, a shaped object similar to the three-dimensional object can be obtained. The apparatus is a shaping processing apparatus for performing processing to shape a three-dimensional object, and includes: an accumulation unit 30 that accumulates a plurality of three-dimensional object information items each of which includes information relating to a surface shape of the three-dimensional object; a retrieval unit 31 that retrieves three-dimensional object information used for shaping, from the accumulated plurality of three-dimensional object information items, on the basis of information relating to the surface shape of the three-dimensional object generated by a reading unit 34 that reads the surface of the three-dimensional object; and an extraction unit 32 that extracts, from the generated information relating to the surface shape, a shaping condition at the time when the three-dimensional ...

A printer for printing a 3D object

A printer for printing a 3D object based on a computer model, the printer comprising a tool for extruding or solidifying material, a stage supporting layers of the object; motion structure defining the shape of the layers, and a controller configured to make a path to be followed for making the object. To increase at least one of the speed and the precision by which the object is made, the controller is configured to define the path by defining a plurality of line segments and by defining transition segment for insertion between the line segments. The controller is further configured to only demand material deposition along the line segments and not along the transition segments.

Logic circuitry

A sensor circuit for a replaceable print apparatus component comprises an interface to transmit signals with respect to a print apparatus logic circuit, and further comprises, connected to the interface, at least two sensor cell arrays, each array including nominally the same cells, the cells of one array being nominally different than the cells of the other array, and at least one single cell sensor that is nominally different than the other cells.

Information processing device, modeling device, modeling system, method and computer-readable recording medium

An information processing device includes: a read unit configured to read instruction information that causes a modeling device to execute a modeling procedure about a first modeling material body; a storage unit configured to store modeling material body information about a second modeling material body; and a correction unit configured to correct a first parameter value about the first modeling material body, which is a first parameter value contained in the instruction information read by the read unit, according to the modeling material body information stored in the storage unit.

Method for process control of a solid-state additive manufacturing system

A process control system and a method for process control of a solid-state additive manufacturing system capable of performing various additive processes, such as joining, additive manufacturing, coating, repair and others, are disclosed. The process control system is capable of simultaneous measuring, monitoring and controlling multiple process variables, viz. material temperature, actuator down force, tool force (or torque), tool position, tool angular and transverse velocity, spindle torque (angular velocity), filler flow rate, filler composition, track width, inert gas flow rate and others. A feeding system for continuous supply of filler material to the solid-state additive manufacturing system is also disclosed. The filler material can be in a form of a powder, granules, briquettes, beads, flakes, wires, rods, films, scrap pieces, sheets, blocks or their combinations. Methods for generation of different periodic and non-periodic structures and joints using the process-controlled solid-state ...

System and method for preparing hollow core cranial remodeling orthoses

A system for creating cranial remolding orthoses comprises a controller in data communication with an additive fabricator and a scanner. The controller has access to a database of mappings of nonstandard cranial shapes to desired cranial shapes, to cranial scan data for a patient with an existing cranium shape, and to patient-specific information about the patient. The controller has design software for determining from the scan data a development path from the existing cranium shape to a desired cranium shape, the development path comprising a plurality of development path stages. Fabrication software in the controller allows it to instruct the fabricator for fabricating a cranial remodeling orthoses corresponding to the development path without requiring a physical model. The orthoses comprise a monolithic hollow core shell of thickness varying according to the desired remodeling of the cranium, an inner soft liner; and a fastener disposed for mounting the orthoses on the cranium of the ...

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF ADDITIVELY PRINTING ON WORKPIECES

LOGIC CIRCUITRY

In an example, a method comprises, by logic circuitry associated with a replaceable print apparatus component installed in a print apparatus, receiving a sensor data request and determining whether the request is for data indicative of a print material level or for data indicative of a pressurisation event. In the event that the request is a request for data indicative of the print material level, the method may comprise responding with a first data response in a first value range; and in the event that the request is a request for data indicative of a pressurisation event, the method may comprise responding with a second data response in a second value range.

LOGIC CIRCUITRY

In an example, a method includes, by logic circuitry associated with a replaceable print apparatus component installed in a print apparatus, responding to a sensor data request received from the print apparatus by returning a first response; receiving a calibration parameter from the print apparatus; and returning a second response which is different from the first response.

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MOBILE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING WITH ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING ARRAYS

The present disclosure provides various aspects for mobile and automated processing utilizing additive manufacturing and the methods for their utilization and for making material dispensing element arrays for use of the additive manufacturing device.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE ORIENTATION OF A PART TO BE ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM

The invention relates to a method for determining the orientation of a part (10) that is to be additively manufactured; said method involves providing a geometry for the part (10) to be additively manufactured, defining a property of the part to be additively manufactured, analyzing a directional dependency of the property in accordance with the geometry of the part, and determining a preferred orientation (1) of the part (10) to be additively manufactured in an additive manufacturing plant (100) on the basis of the analysis of the directional dependency.

ORTHOGNATHIC IMPLANT

An implant for use in orthognathic surgery of a mandible may include a longitudinal plate member and a plurality of pre-configured guides coupled to the plate member. The longitudinal plate member is pre-bent to correspond to the post-operative shape of the mandible; and the guides are pre-configured to align the plate member with the mandible when the implant is positioned against the mandible after the mandible has been separated.

Mobile terminal and method for controlling the same

3 D printer spinning the sectional area of the adjustable structure and its speed and precision control method

A 3 D print design, printing, licensing method, device and system

DEVICE FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURE OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS

3D PRINTING RECOMMENDING METHOD ACCORDING TO SLICING DIRECTION IN CLOUD ENVIRONMENT, SERVER, AND COMPUTING DEVICE

A 3D printing recommending method according to a slicing direction in a cloud environment comprises: a step for receiving 3D modeling data from a user terminal; a step for receiving a signal of selecting one among a plurality of 3D printers connected in the cloud environment from the user terminal; a step for outputting the 3D modeling data through virtual simulation in a plurality of slicing directions by using the 3D printer selected by the user terminal; a step for generating a 3D printing costs quotation and an expected quality list of the 3D modeling data according to each of slicing directions based on an output result through the virtual simulation; and a step for transmitting the generated 3D printing costs quotation and the expected quality list to the user terminal. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2016 (AA) Start (BB) End (S600) Receiving 3D modeling data from a user terminal (S610) Receiving a signal of selecting one among a plurality of 3D printers connected in the cloud environment from the ...

Generation of three-dimensional objects

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RAPIDLY CUSTOMIZING A DESIGN AND REMOTELY MANUFACTURING BIOMEDICAL DEVICES USING A COMPUTER SYSTEM

A method of rapid design and manufacture of biomedical devices using electronic data and modeling transmissions, wherein such transmissions are transferred via a computer network. The method includes capturing patient-specific diagnostic imaged data, converting the data to a digital computer file, transmitting the converted data via the computer network to a remote manufacturing site, converting the computer file into a multi-dimensional model and then into machine instructions, and constructing the biomedical implant. The present invention is further directed to the preparation of rapid-prototyped pharmaceutical forms, including oral dosage pills and implantable pharmaceuticals, with transmittal of such data over computer networks being used to significantly increase the cost effectiveness and responsiveness, and is further directed to the use of a website to perform various client-interaction and follow-up tasks.

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PRINTING 3D BIOSTRUCTURES

A computer-implemented method of internally printing a biostructure on a damaged area of a patient. The method includes: assembling a first bioprinter capsule and a first cartridge capsule to form an assembled bioprinter internally within the patient based, at least in part, on directing one or more magnetic fields towards a first bioprinter capsule and a first cartridge capsule, moving the assembled bioprinter to the internally damaged area of the patient based, at least in part, on altering the one or more external magnetic fields directed towards the assembled bioprinter, and printing, via the assembled bioprinter, a first biostructure onto the internally damaged area of the patient based, at least in part, on altering the one or more external magnetic fields directed towards the assembled bioprinter, wherein the one or more external magnetic fields are sequentially altered to incrementally move the assembled bioprinter along at least one plane.

Information processing apparatus, control method, and storage medium

A client terminal checks whether there is information indicating that forming is impracticable with reference to content of data for a forming apparatus to form a 3-dimensional object and acquires a feature amount and forming setting related to 3-dimensional forming of the data if it is determined that there is no information indicating that the forming is impracticable. The client terminal transmits the acquired feature amount and forming setting to a server and supplies information regarding forming evaluation which is based on the feature amount and the forming setting and is acquired from the server.

ASSISTED DENTAL IMPLANT TREATMENT AND REPLICATION SYSTEM

Embodiments of systems and methods for planning and/or delivering an oral or facial endosseous implantation in a patient are described. In certain embodiments, systems according to the invention include a processing module; a bone imaging module that communicates bone data about the patient to the processing module; a surface imaging module that communicates surface data about the patient to the processing module; and the processing module processes the bone data and the surface data into an output that includes three-dimensional (3-D) representation data indicative of at least one of an oral structure and a facial structure of the patient. In certain embodiments, a system includes a fabrication module that produces a physical model based on the 3-D representation data and indicating a planned location of an endosseous implant. In certain embodiments, a system includes a surgical module that guides implantation of an endosseous implant based on the 3-D representation data.

Density classifiers based on plane regions

In an example, a print system include a component device that is operation in a number of state, a density engine, and a component engine. An example density engine identifies a plane region of a plane where print fluid is to be printed based on data of a print job and determines a density classifier for the plane based on a location of the plane region on the plane. An example component engine causes an adjustment of a component attribute of the component device based on the density classifier.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TONE REPRODUCTION CURVE COLOR RESOLUTION ENHANCEMENT IN A THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT PRINTER

A method of operating a three-dimensional object printer to form printed images on a surface of an object with increased color resolution includes generating a plurality of low-precision tone reproduction curves (TRCs) from a plurality of high-precision color conversion entries that are modified by a plurality of values in a one-to-one correspondence to the TRCs. The method further comprises generating modified contone image and halftone image data for each plane using one of the low-precision TRCs and forming the image from multiple printed layers of ink corresponding to the plurality of planes.

DATA GENERATING METHOD FOR 3D PRINTING, METHOD FOR PRINTING A 3D OBJECT, AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING 3D PRINTING DATA

A data generating method is implemented by a computing system for three-dimensional (3D) printing, and includes the steps of receiving a 3D graphic file and a printing profile containing printing parameters associated with 3D printing for the 3D graphic file; recording a correspondence between the 3D graphic file and the printing profile; and combining the 3D graphic file and the printing profile according to the recorded correspondence to generate a printing data file.

Variable print chamber walls for powder bed fusion additive manufacturing

Additive manufacturing can involve dispensing a powdered material to form a layer of a powder bed on a support surface of a build platform. A portion of the layer of the powder bed may be selectively melted or fused to form one or more temporary walls out of the fused portion of the layer of the powder bed to contain another portion of the layer of the powder bed on the build platform.

Framework for rapid additive design with generative techniques

According to some embodiments, a system may include a design experience data store containing electronic records associated with prior industrial asset item designs. A deep learning model platform, coupled to the design experience data store, may include a communication port to receive constraint and load information from a designer device. The deep learning platform may further include a computer processor adapted to automatically and generatively create boundaries and geometries, using a deep learning model associated with an additive manufacturing process, for an industrial asset item based on the prior industrial asset item designs and the received constraint and load information. According to some embodiments, the deep learning model computer processor is further to receive design adjustments from the designer device. The received design adjustments might be for example, used to execute an optimization process and/or be fed back to continually re-train the deep learning model.

Integrated 3D-prototyped online dynamic balance terminal

An integrated online dynamic balance terminal by 3D rapid prototyping includes a central tapered hole formed at a lower portion thereof, a plurality of identical balance cavities peripherally and spacedly formed on the integrated online dynamic balance terminal. Each two the adjacent balance cavities are separated by a cavity partition. The integrated online dynamic balance terminal further has a plurality of guiding channels indently formed on an inner peripheral surface thereof, wherein each of the four guiding channels communicates with a corresponding balance cavity through a corresponding trapezoidal hole. The integrated online dynamic balance terminal has a plurality of bored holes spacedly formed on an engagement surface. The integrated online dynamic balance terminal is configured from 3D rapid prototyping so as to form an integral one-piece structure, wherein some portions requiring high precision are arranged to undergo additional machining processes.

Verfahren zur Bereitstellung von Daten

Beim Maschinenbau herrscht ein Trend die eigenen Maschinen mit einem firmenspezifischen Design auszustatten, um beim Kunden eine Herstellerzugehörigkeit zu erzeugen. Das individuelle Design sollte sich idealerweise in jeder einzelnen Komponente der Maschine wiederspiegeln. Bei Zuliefererteilen ist dies bislang schwierig. Die Erfindung bezieht sich daher auf ein Verfahren zur Bereitstellung von Daten, wobei die Daten über ein Netzwerk und/oder über eine geeignete Plattform über das Internet heruntergeladen werden, wobei die Daten in einen 3D-Drucker eingespeist werden, wobei der 3D-Drucker anschließend ein Bauteil ausdruckt und/oder einen Rohling bedruckt und wobei es sich beim Bauteil und/oder beim bedruckten Rohling um eine Komponente eines Steckverbinders handelt. Über ein derartiges Verfahren kann der Kunde auch Steckverbinder an das Maschinendesign anpassen und ggf. auch weitere technische Komponenten, beispielsweise Sensoren und Display, hinzufügen. Das Know-how und die sicherheitsrelevanten ...

Method and apparatus for producing at least part of an aircraft airframe

Method and apparatus for a tissue engineering system

Repair system, repair-data providing apparatus and repair-data generation method

RWS ID PROTOTYPING DEVICE

Logic circuitry

In an example, a method comprises, by logic circuitry associated with a replaceable print apparatus component installed in a print apparatus, receiving a sensor data request and determining whether the request is for data indicative of a print material level or for data indicative of a pressurisation event. In the event that the request is a request for data indicative of the print material level, the method may comprise responding with a first data response in a first value range; and in the event that the request is a request for data indicative of a pressurisation event, the method may comprise responding with a second data response in a second value range.

Logic circuitry

A logic circuit for a replaceable print component is configured to, in response to a series of commands including a first command specifying the new I2C communications address and a first calibration parameter, a second command specifying the new I2C communications address and a second calibration parameter, a third command specifying the new I2C communications address and a class parameter, and/or fourth commands specifying the new I2C communications address and subclass parameters, and at least one read request, generate count values in a count value range defined by a highest and lowest count value.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING HOLLOW CORE CRANIAL REMODELING ORTHOSES

A system for creating cranial remolding orthoses comprises a controller in data communication with an additive fabricator and a scanner. The controller has access to a database of mappings of nonstandard cranial shapes to desired cranial shapes, to cranial scan data for a patient with an existing cranium shape, and to patient-specific information about the patient. The controller has design software for determining from the scan data a development path from the existing cranium shape to a desired cranium shape, the development path comprising a plurality of development path stages. Fabrication software in the controller allows it to instruct the fabricator for fabricating a cranial remodeling orthoses corresponding to the development path without requiring a physical model. The orthoses comprise a monolithic hollow core shell of thickness varying according to the desired remodeling of the cranium, an inner soft liner, and a fastener disposed for mounting the orthoses on the cranium of the ...

Shaping processing apparatus, shaping processing system, and program

Provided are an apparatus, a system, and the like with which, when duplicating a shaped three-dimensional object, a shaped object similar to the three-dimensional object can be obtained. The apparatus is a shaping processing apparatus for performing processing to shape a three-dimensional object, and includes: an accumulation unit 30 that accumulates a plurality of three-dimensional object information items each of which includes information relating to a surface shape of the three-dimensional object; a retrieval unit 31 that retrieves three-dimensional object information used for shaping, from the accumulated plurality of three-dimensional object information items, on the basis of information relating to the surface shape of the three-dimensional object generated by a reading unit 34 that reads the surface of the three-dimensional object; and an extraction unit 32 that extracts, from the generated information relating to the surface shape, a shaping condition at the time when the three-dimensional ...

Rapid prototyping apparatus

Apparatus for producing an object by sequentially forming thin layers of a construction material one on top of the other responsive to data defining the object, the apparatus comprising: a plurality of printing heads each having a surface formed with a plurality of output orifices and controllable to dispense the construction material through each orifice independently of the other orifices; a shuttle to which the printing heads are mounted; a support surface; and a controller adapted to control the shuttle to move back and forth over the support surface and as the shuttle moves to control the printing heads to dispense the construction material through each of their respective orifices responsive to the data to form a first layer on the support surface and thereafter, sequentially the other layers; wherein each printing head is dismountable from the shuttle and replaceable independently of the other printing heads.

Three-Dimensional Printer and Printing Accuracy Detection Method

A three-dimensional printer with detecting printing accuracy and a method for detecting printing accuracy is provided. The three-dimensional printer with printing accuracy detection includes a three-dimensional model conversion unit, a printing path locating unit, a printing path drawing unit, and a comparison unit. An actual printing path is drawn according to the real-time captured location information of a nozzle head of the three-dimensional printer and compared with a predetermined printing path, which may implement the detection of printing accuracy. The method for detecting printing accuracy may implement the accuracy detection of the three-dimensional printer and be capable of detecting the accuracy for the three-dimensional printer. The method for detecting printing accuracy also reminds an operator to check and maintain printing accuracy of the three-dimensional printer. 1. A three-dimensional printer with printing accuracy detection , comprising:a three-dimensional model conversion unit configured to convert a printing path of each layer of a three-dimensional model into data in sequence and layer-by-layer simulate slicing of the data to acquire a predetermined printing path of the each layer of the three-dimensional model;a printing path locating unit configured to real-time capture a location information of a nozzle head of the three-dimensional printer; anda comparison unit configured to compare the predetermined printing path and an actual printing path to acquire a matching result for detecting printing accuracy.2. The three-dimensional printer with printing accuracy detection of claim 1 , further comprising a printing path drawing unit coupled with the printing path locating unit claim 1 , the printing path drawing unit being configured to draw out the actual printing path of the each layer according to the location information of the nozzle head.3. The three-dimensional printer with printing accuracy detection of claim 1 , further comprising an ...

Device and method of exposure control in a device for producing a three-dimensional object

An exposure control device ( 31 ) serves for equipping and/or retrofitting a generative layer-wise building device ( 1 ). The latter comprises an exposure device ( 20 ) which emits electromagnetic radiation ( 22 ) or particle radiation and is configured to irradiate positions to be solidified in a layer in such a way that after cooling they exist as an object cross-section or part of the same. The exposure control device ( 31 ) has a first data output interface ( 36 ), at which control commands can be output to the exposure device ( 20 ). The control commands which are output specify one of a plurality of exposure types wherein an exposure type is defined by a predetermined combination of a radiation energy density to be emitted by the exposure device ( 20 ) and a scanning pattern with which the radiation ( 22 ) is being directed to a region of a layer of the building material ( 15 ). Furthermore, the exposure control device ( 31 ) has a second data output interface ( 37 ) at which an exposure type can be output in real time in relation to a timing of the output of a control command specifying this exposure type.

Identifying a characteristic of a material for additive manufacturing

Systems, devices, and methods according to the present disclosure are configured for use in additive manufacturing, e.g. 3D printing. Various materials, including thermoplastic materials, can be used with an additive manufacturing system to create a part composite. Systems, devices, and methods described herein can be used to identify a characteristic of a material or of a material container for use with an additive manufacturing system. The identified characteristic can be used to determine an authenticity of the material. Based on the authenticity, one or more features or functions of the additive manufacturing system can be updated. The characteristic of the material may be optical information on the container of the material, e.g. a bar code, may be identified by emitting x-ray radiation and receiving a spectral characteristic, may be an electrical or magnetic characteristic or may be engraved on the surface of the material itself.

Three-dimensional object substructures

Methods and apparatus relating to substructures for 3D objects are described. In an example, a method for providing a three-dimensional halftone threshold matrix is described. The method may comprise receiving a substructure model representing a three-dimensional material structure and populating each location in the substructure model at which the structure exists with a halftone threshold value.

CONTROL DATA FOR GENERATION OF 3D OBJECTS

Methods and apparatus associated with three-dimensional objects are described. In an example, a method comprises receiving data representing a three-dimensional model object, the data comprising object model data and object property data. For at least one object property, a sub-region of the object in which the object property is non-variable is identified and, for at least one location within the object, all sub-regions in which the location is situated are identified. Based on the combination of identified sub-regions for a location, print material data is determined for the location. Control data for the production of a three-dimensional object is generated according to the print material data. 1. A method , comprising:receiving data representing a three-dimensional model object, the data comprising object model data and object property data;identifying, for at least one object property, a sub-region of the object in which the object property is non-variable;identifying, for at least one location within the object, all sub-regions in which the location is situated;determining, for at least one location within the object and based on the combination of identified sub-regions, print material data for the location;generating control data for the production of a three-dimensional object according to the print material data.2. A method according to comprising determining a data set associated with a sub-region claim 1 , wherein each member of the data set comprises a volume coverage vector resulting in the non-variable object property.3. A method according to in which the data set comprises all the examples of volume coverage vectors resulting in the non-variable object property and other object properties for the model object.4. A method according to in which determining the print material data for a location comprises identifying a common member within at least two data sets determined for sub-regions identified for that location.5. A method according to in which ...

REGULATION METHOD FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

A regulation method, corresponding device, and computer program product for the additive manufacturing of a component. The method includes: a) acquiring spatially resolved temperature data for a layer built up additively during the manufacture of the component; b) determining at least one region-of-interest on the layer, which is intended to be processed during the manufacture of the component; c) classifying temperature values of the region-of-interest; d) forming an average value of the classified temperature values; and e) controlling a processing device with the formed average value as the input value in order to process the layer. 1. A regulation method for the additive manufacturing of a component , comprising:a) capturing spatially resolved temperature data relating to an additively constructed layer during the manufacturing of the component,b) determining at least one region of interest of the layer which is intended to be processed during the manufacturing of the component,c) classifying temperature values of the region of interest,d) forming a mean value of the classified temperature values, ande) controlling a processing device with the formed mean value as an input value in order to process the layer,wherein the processing apparatus is an induction heating apparatus for preheating the layer and comprises a regulation system which receives the mean value as an input value.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein the temperature data are captured by means of an infrared camera or thermographic ally.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein the temperature data are captured only in a “region of interest” of the layer, andwherein the temperature values are calculated or determined from the temperature data.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein a histogram of temperature values is created and—for the classification—an absolute or relative class frequency of the temperature values is determined.5. The method as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein the ...

MEASURING DEVICE AND FABRICATING APPARATUS

A measuring device includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to project a pattern light beam onto a measurement object; acquire, as measurement data, a projection image of the measurement object onto which the pattern light beam is projected; predict, using fabrication data for fabricating the measurement object, a probable image formed by projection of the pattern light beam onto the measurement object to form prediction data; correct the measurement data with the prediction data to form corrected data; and calculate three-dimensional data to the measurement object, using the corrected data. 1. A measuring device comprising:processing circuitry configured to:project a pattern light beam onto a measurement object;acquire, as measurement data, a projection image of the measurement object onto which the pattern light beam is projected;predict, using fabrication data for fabricating the measurement object, a probable image formed by projection of the pattern light beam onto the measurement object to form prediction data;correct the measurement data with the prediction data to form corrected data; andcalculate three-dimensional data to the measurement object, using the corrected data.2. The measuring device according to claim 1 ,wherein the processing circuitry converts certainty of the probable image into gradations and combines the gradations into the probable image to form the prediction data.3. The measurement device according to claim 1 ,wherein the processing circuitry projects the pattern light beam of a line shape onto the measurement object according to a light cutting method.4. A fabricating apparatus comprising:a fabricating device configured to fabricate a three-dimensional object according to fabrication data; and{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the measuring device according to configured to measure the three-dimensional object as the measurement object,'}wherein the processing circuitry controls the ...

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL PROCEDURE TRAINING SYSTEM

A system and apparatus for selection and fabrication of surgical models allows a database of files of anatomical systems and regions with specific anatomy, pathology, and severity for a corresponding specific surgical model fabrication. A database stores files with data for fabrication of 3D models arranged by anatomical system, ailment or disease, severity, region and location, for allowing selection of a model appropriate to instructional subject matter desired, such as surgical procedure training on unique anatomy and pathology. A server employs a GUI for user selection for narrowing and identifying parameters for the model. An interface to a manufacturing machine, such as a 3D or additive printer to produce the surgical model using materials approximating the emulated tissues. Additionally, the fabricated models include integrated attachment components to fasten and orient the model to a surface for surgical training instrumentation. 1. A method of fabricating surgical models for medical training , comprising:receiving a request for a surgical model, the request including an anatomical system, region and ailment;identifying, in a database of anatomical models, at least one file corresponding to the request;generating, based on the identified file, a 3D (3-dimensional) surgical replica of the anatomic system and region, and having the received ailment;receiving a set of attributes based on the ailment, the attributes affecting a renderable parameter of the surgical replica; andrendering a physical model of the generated surgical replica.2. The method of further comprising arranging the database by anatomical systems claim 1 , regions claim 1 , ailments and a degree or complexity of disease state.3. The method of wherein receiving the request further comprises:rendering a graphical user interface (GUI) for receiving a selection of the anatomical system;rendering a GUI for receiving an ailment affecting the anatomical system; andselecting a rendering medium based ...

COMPUTED AXIAL LITHOGRAPHY OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM

A system for determining a light intensity field for use in manufacturing a 3D object from a volume of material. The system receives a 3D specification of a 3D geometry for the 3D object that specifies voxels within the volume that contain material that is to be part of the 3D object. The system employs a cost function for effectiveness of a light intensity field in manufacturing the 3D object. The cost function may be an adjoint of an Attenuated Radon Transform that models an energy dose that each voxel would receive during manufacture of the 3D object using the light intensity field. The system applies an optimization technique that employs the cost function to generate a measure of the effectiveness of possible light intensity fields and outputs an indication of a light intensity field that will be effective in manufacturing the 3D object. 1. A method performed by one or more computing systems for determining a light intensity field for use in manufacturing a 3D object from a volume of material , the material being photoreactive and having a dose curing threshold indicating energy dose that results in curing material , the method comprising:receiving a 3D specification of a 3D geometry for the 3D object, the 3D specification specifying voxels within the volume of material that are to be part of the 3D object;accessing a specification of a cost function for generating a measure of effectiveness of a light intensity field in manufacturing the 3D object, the cost function being based on an adjoint of an Attenuated Radon Transform (ART) that models an energy dose that each voxel would receive in manufacturing the 3D object based on the light intensity field;determining a light intensity field for use in manufacturing the 3D object by applying an optimization technique that employs the cost function to generate a measure of effectiveness of possible light intensity fields and that identifies based on the measures of effectiveness a light intensity field for use in in ...

Cloud computing system, vehicle cloud processing device and methods for use therewith

A cloud computing system includes a network interface for interfacing with a wide area network. At least one wireless transceiver engages in bidirectional communication with a plurality of vehicle cloud processing devices within a corresponding plurality of vehicles in at least one vehicle aggregation location. A network control device receives requests for at least one cloud computing service via the wide area network and facilitates the at least one cloud computing service via the bidirectional communication with the plurality of vehicle cloud processing devices.

Discrete Assemblers Utilizing Conventional Motion Systems

An alternative to additive manufacturing is disclosed, introducing an end-to-end workflow in which discrete building blocks are reversibly joined to produce assemblies called digital materials. Described is the design of the bulk-material building blocks and the devices that are assembled from them. Detailed is the design and implementation of an automated assembler, which takes advantage of the digital material structure to avoid positioning errors within a large tolerance. To generate assembly sequences, a novel CAD/CAM workflow is described for designing, simulating, and assembling digital materials. The structures assembled using this process have been evaluated, showing that the joints perform well under varying conditions and that the assembled structures are functionally precise. 1. An apparatus for automated assembly of digital materials made up of individual building blocks as parts , each having a discrete set of possible positions and orientations that structurally interlock with neighboring building blocks such that they form a press-fit joint and register to a lattice , the apparatus comprising:a multi-axis motion gantry for positioning a toolhead spatially with respect to a structure being built, and for adding intentional compliance between the toolhead and the structure being built; anda part placement mechanism used to drive a blade that pushes parts out of a magazine and into the assembled structure, the part placement mechanism having an alignment mechanism to register the toolhead with the lattice, and the magazine containing storage for parts onboard within the part placement mechanism;an interface to control the apparatus, enabling online verification of part-placement and measurement of toolhead wear.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the axes of the multi-axis motion gantry use polymer linear guideways and a flexural mechanism to add the intentional compliance between the build-front and the toolhead and along and in rotation about the ...

Three-dimensional object substructures

Methods and apparatus relating to substructures for three-dimensional objects are described. In an example, a method comprises receiving a lattice model having a consistent dimensionality and determining a substructure model representing a three-dimensional material structure, the substructure model being based on the lattice model and specifying a variable material distribution. The substructure model may be populated with halftone threshold data to provide a three-dimensional halftone threshold matrix

THREE-DIMENSIONAL DATA GENERATION DEVICE, THREE-DIMENSIONAL SHAPING DEVICE, AND SHAPED OBJECT SHAPING METHOD

A three-dimensional data generation device includes a data division unit, a detection unit, an output command unit, and a data correction unit. The data division unit divides sectional shape data on one layer of a shaped object into mark data for shaping a mark for correction of sectional shape data on a different layer to be output as superposed on the one layer and post-removal data obtained by removing the mark data from the sectional shape data on the one layer. The detection unit detects an amount of misregistration of the mark output using the mark data from a position determined in advance. The output command unit commands output using the post-removal data so as to form the one layer of the shaped object together with the mark. The data correction unit corrects the sectional shape data on the different layer using the amount of misregistration of the detected mark. 1. A three-dimensional data generation device comprising:a data division unit that divides sectional shape data on one layer of a shaped object into mark data for shaping a mark for correction of sectional shape data on a different layer to be output as superposed on the one layer and post-removal data obtained by removing the mark data from the sectional shape data on the one layer;a detection unit that detects an amount of misregistration of the mark output using the mark data from a position determined in advance;an output command unit that commands output using the post-removal data so as to form the one layer of the shaped object together with the mark; anda data correction unit that corrects the sectional shape data on the different layer using the amount of misregistration of the mark detected by the detection unit.2. The three-dimensional data generation device according to claim 1 ,wherein the data division unit divides the sectional shape data on the one layer such that at least two marks are shaped.3. The three-dimensional data generation device according to claim 1 ,wherein the data ...

CALIBRATION METHOD AND A DETECTION DEVICE FOR A COATING UNIT OF AN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING DEVICE

A calibration method includes positioning the coating unit in a first measuring position and detecting a first position reference value with respect to the reference point and a first measuring point associated with the coating unit at the first measuring position, positioning the coating unit in a second measuring position by moving the coating unit in the direction of movement and detecting a second position reference value with respect to the reference point and a second measuring point associated with the coating unit at the second measuring position, and determining a correction value for the first application element and/or the second application element from the detected first position reference value and the detected second position reference value. 1. A calibration method for a coating unit of an additive manufacturing device using a detection device , wherein the additive manufacturing device is configured to produce a three-dimensional object on a building base by applying a building material layer by layer and selectively solidifying the applied layer at locations corresponding to the cross-section of the object to be produced in the respective layer , wherein , for the application of a layer , the coating unit is moved in at least one direction of movement across a build area of the manufacturing device , wherein the coating unit comprises a first application element and a second application element which are spaced from one another in the direction of movement of the coating unit , wherein the detection device is configured to detect at least one position reference value with respect to a reference point outside the coating unit and a measuring point , the method comprising at least the steps of:a) positioning the coating unit in a first measuring position and detecting a first position reference value with respect to the reference point and a first measuring point associated with the coating unit at the first measuring position,b) positioning the ...

DESIGN METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF AN ARTICLE

A method of generating a topographic map of a region of a body for the manufacture of a body fitting article to be fitted to the region of the body. The method allows for the resultant topographical map of the body feature to be coupled to an anatomical and functional datum on the body. The method involves use of a contact probe which is configured to generate positional data which defines the surface it is drawn across. The method comprises the steps of urging a contact probe towards the outer surface of the body such that the contact probe is touching the outer surface of the body or separated from the outer surface of the body only by a barrier layer which is flattened against the outer surface of the body by the probe. The contact probe is drawn over the region of the body where the body fitting article is to be located such that the contact probe generates 3D positional data of the surface of the outer surface of the body in the region of the body where the body fitting article is to be located. 1. A method of generating a topographical map of a region of a body for the manufacture of a body fitting article to be fitted to the region of the body , the method comprising:urging a contact probe towards an outer surface of the body such that the contact probe is at least one of touching the outer surface of the body and separated from the outer surface of the body only by a barrier layer which is flattened against the outer surface of the body by the contact probe, the contact probe configured to generate positional data which defines the surface the contact probe is drawn across; anddrawing the contact probe over the region of the body where the body fitting article is to be located, such that the contact probe generates 3D positional data of the surface of the outer surface of the body in the region of the body where the body fitting article is to be located.2. The method of wherein the barrier layer comprises at least one of hair and/or a flexible close fitting ...

ADJUSTMENT OF A HALFTONING THRESHOLD

Adjustment of a halftoning threshold can, in an example implementation, include assigning a relative energy value, relative to a reference energy value, to a location of a build area and adjusting a halftoning threshold based on the relative energy value. 1. A system of adjustment of a halftoning threshold , comprising:a determine engine to determine an actual energy value of a first location of a plurality of locations of a build area;an assign engine to assign a reference energy value to the first location;a relative engine to assign a relative energy value to a second location of the plurality of locations based on the reference energy value; andan adjust engine to adjust a halftoning threshold for the second location based on the relative energy value.2. The system of claim 1 , comprising a comparison engine to compare an incoming three-dimensional (3-D) object model pixel value corresponding to the second location to the adjusted halftone threshold to determine element placement.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first location is a center of the build area.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first location is a hottest location of the build area.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first location is a portion of the build area monitored by a temperature control system.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first location is a portion of the build area where a nozzle of a plurality of nozzles with a comparatively highest drop weight deposits an absorber material.7. A non-transitory computer readable medium storing instructions executable by a processing resource to cause a computer to:generate a spatial energy map of a portion of a build area;generate a nozzle drop weight map of the portion of the build area;generate a two-dimensional (2-D) matrix of a relative energy value received at each of a plurality of addressable locations of the portion of the build area based on the spatial energy map and the nozzle drop weight map; andadjust a halftoning ...

THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING APPARATUS AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING METHOD

A 3D printing method adapted to a 3D printing apparatus is provided. The 3D printing apparatus is configured to edit a plurality of sliced images, and execute a 3D printing operation according to the edited sliced images. The 3D printing method includes: analyzing a plurality of sliced objects of the sliced images, so as to draw a plurality of sliced object casings according to individual contours of the sliced objects, where the sliced object casings respectively include a part of the sliced objects; and respectively deleting the other parts of the sliced objects outside the sliced object casings, and integrating the sliced object casings of the sliced images to obtain a 3D model casing. Moreover, the 3D printing apparatus applying the 3D printing method is also provided. 1. A three-dimensional printing method , adapted to a three-dimensional printing apparatus , wherein the three-dimensional printing apparatus is configured to horizontally slice a three-dimensional model to obtain a plurality of sliced images , and edit the sliced images to execute a three-dimensional printing operation according to the edited sliced images , the three-dimensional printing method comprising:analyzing a plurality of sliced objects of the sliced images, so as to draw a plurality of sliced object casings according to individual contours of the sliced objects, wherein the sliced object casings respectively comprise a part of the sliced objects; andrespectively deleting the other parts of the sliced objects outside the sliced object casings, and integrating the sliced object casings of the sliced images to obtain a three-dimensional model casing.2. The three-dimensional printing method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the sliced object casings respectively have a same predetermined thickness.3. The three-dimensional printing method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:analyzing an outer three-dimensional contour of the three-dimensional model casing to obtain a plurality of ...

METHOD FOR CREATING CUSTOM ORTHOPEDIC SUPPORTS FROM COMPUTERIZED DATA INPUTS

Systems and methods of measuring feet and designing and creating orthopedic inserts are described. A leg length discrepancy of a user is measured and this data, along with foot size are input into a computer. The computer then creates a computer model of a custom shoe insert based on this information. The computer model is then sent to a 3D printer to print the insert. The insert consists of a base insert with partial correction, and several additional layers that are added successively over time until a full correction is obtained. This eliminates any pain associated with a fully corrective insert, and allows the body to adjust gradually to the correction. 1. A method of developing at least one orthopedic insert for footwear used by a person , the method comprising:measuring and analyzing a spinal column and leg length of the person using digital X-rays;measuring a foot size and shape of a person;receiving in a computer data defining spinal abnormalities and leg length discrepancy as well as foot size and shape of the person;designing in the computer via a processor a computer model of an orthopedic insert based on the data input to the computer, the orthopedic insert comprising a base insert having a partial corrective effect and at least one additional layer to be applied on top of the insert to achieve a full correction;transmitting the computer model of the orthopedic insert from the computer to manufacturing device; andmaking the orthopedic insert comprising the base insert and at least one additional layer with the manufacturing device based on the computer model.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising the steps of applying an adhesive to one surface of the insert.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the steps of receiving include receiving the data regarding leg length discrepancy and foot size via a transmission over the internet.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the manufacturing device is a 3D printer.5. The method ...

METHOD TO MONITOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR DETECTION AND IN-SITU CORRECTION OF DEFECTS

The present invention provides a system and a method for real time monitoring and identifying defects occurring in a three dimensional object build via an additive manufacturing process. Further, the present invention provides in-situ correction of such defects by a plurality of functional tool heads possessing freedom of motion in arbitrary planes and approach, where the functional tool heads are automatically and independently controlled based on a feedback analysis from the printing process, implementing analyzing techniques. Furthermore, the present invention provides a mechanism for analyzing defected data collected from detection devices and correcting tool path instructions and object model in-situ during construction of a 3D object. A build report is also generated that displays, in 3D space, the structural geometry and inherent properties of a final build object along with the features of corrected and uncorrected defects. Advantageously, the build report helps in improving 3D printing process for subsequent objects. 121-. (canceled)22. A method for printing a three-dimensional (3D) object , comprising:(a) providing a printing instruction generated based at least in part on (i) a model of said 3D object and (ii) a one or more printing parameters;(b) initiating printing of a part corresponding to said 3D object using said printing instruction;(c) using one or more monitoring devices to detect for one or more defects from said part while printing said part corresponding to said 3D object; and(d) generating a correcting instruction to correct for said one or more defects while printing said part.23. The method of claim 22 , further comprising claim 22 , prior to (a) claim 22 , providing a data object comprising said one or more printing parameters.24. The method of claim 23 , wherein claim 23 , in (a) claim 23 , said providing said printing instruction comprises discretizing said data object into a plurality of segments to generate said printing instruction.25 ...

THREE DIMENSIONAL OBJECT DATA

Apparatus and methods for transforming three dimensional object data are disclosed. In some examples, data representing a three dimensional object is received, the data comprising object property data indicative of at least one attribute of at least a portion of the three dimensional object. The object property data is transformed into a plurality of device independent object property data objects having a common data structure, each object property data object comprising a value indicative of each of a predetermined set of object properties. 1. A method comprising:receiving data representing a three dimensional object, the data comprising object property data indicative of at least one attribute of at least a portion of the three dimensional object;transforming the object property data into a plurality of device independent object property data objects having a common data structure, each object property data object comprising a value indicative of each of a predetermined set of object properties.2. A method according to claim 1 , in which each value is a value from a value set which is predetermined for each object property.3. A method according to comprising claim 1 , if no indication of a property of the property set is provided in the received data for at least a portion of the three dimensional object claim 1 , setting a value for that property in an object property data object to a default value.4. A method according to in which the received data representing the three dimensional object further comprises object model data defining the geometry of the three dimensional object.5. A method according to which further comprises transforming the set of object property data objects into print control data.6. A method according to claim 5 , which further comprises receiving print apparatus data indicative of the capabilities of a print apparatus claim 5 , and wherein transforming the set of object property data objects into print control data is based on the print ...

Model-Adaptive Multi-Source Large-Scale Mask Projection 3D Printing System

A model-adaptive multi-source large-scale mask projection 3D printing system configured to conduct the following steps: projecting pure-color images of first and second colors having identical attributes, capturing an image of an overlapping portion and calculating height and width information of the overlapping portion; splitting a pre-processed slice and respectively recording width and height information of two slices resulting from the splitting and generating two gray scale images having identical attributes thereto; counting power values of identical positions of slices in different gray scale values, performing a further calculation to obtain a projection mapping function, using the projection mapping function as a basis for performing optimization on gray scale interpolation of the generated images; and fusing the processed gray scale images and the originally split two slices to obtain a mask projection 3D printing slice having a uniform shaping brightness, and forming a final product. 1. A model-adaptive multiple-projector large-scale mask projection 3D printing system comprising at least two projectors and configured to conduct the steps of:{'sub': 0', '0, 'Step 100: using the at least two projectors as a light-source for mask projection, and locating the projectors to be adjacent to each other so that there is an overlapped area between the projection areas of the projectors, wherein the two projectors project two images with the same property but with different pure colors, a first color and a second color, and the overlapped area between the projection areas of the projectors has a third color; then, using a camera to capture an image of the projection areas and the overlapped area, and analyzing the image using a computer, wherein the height and width of the overlapped area are denoted as Hand Wrespectively;'}{'sub': 0', '0', '1', '2', '1', '2', '1', '2', '1', '2', '3', '4, 'Step 200: determining the number of projectors to be used according to the ...

Quality control of additive manufactured parts

Methods and apparatuses to fabricate additive manufactured parts with in-process monitoring are described. As parts are formed layer-by-layer, a 3D measurement of each layer or layer group may be acquired. The acquisition of dimensional data may be performed at least partially in parallel with the formation of layers. The dimensional data may be accumulated until the part is fully formed, resulting in a part that was completely inspected as it was built. The as-built measurement data may be compared to the input geometrical description of the desired part shape. Where the part fails to meet tolerance, it may be amended during the build process or rejected.

METHOD FOR 3-D PRINTING A CUSTOM BONE GRAFT

A method for producing bone grafts using 3-D printing is employed using a 3-D image of a graft location to produce a 3-D model of the graft. This is printed using a 3-D printer and a printing medium that produces a porous, biocompatible, biodegradable material that is conducive to osteoinduction. For example, the printing medium may be PCL, PLLA, PGLA, or another approved biocompatible polymer. In addition such a method may be useful for cosmetic surgeries, reconstructive surgeries, and various techniques required by such procedures. Once the graft is placed, natural bone gradually replaces the graft. 1: A method for producing a custom bone graft , comprising:obtaining an image of an intended graft location;creating a digital model of said custom bone graft using said image; andcreating, using a 3-D printer said custom bone graft using a printing medium that forms a porous material with a load bearing strength comparable to bone.2: The method of wherein said porous material comprises collagen and bone morphogenetic proteins (BMP).3: The method of wherein said porous material comprises porous Poly Methyl Methacrylate (PMMA) and demineralized allograft bone matrix (DMB).4: The method of wherein said printing medium comprises Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) claim 3 , demineralized allograft bone matrix (DMB) claim 3 , sucrose crystals and a radical polymerization initiator.5: The method of wherein said radical polymerization initiator comprises benzoyl peroxide.6: The method of wherein said printing medium further comprises an antibiotic.7: The method of wherein said antibiotic consists of one of amoxicillin claim 6 , doxycycline claim 6 , gentamicin and clindamycin claim 6 , or some combination thereof.8: The method of wherein said printing medium further comprises a radio-pacifier.9: The method of wherein said radio-pacifier consists of one of zirconium dioxide (ZrO) claim 8 , barium sulphate (BaSO) claim 8 , or any combination thereof.10: The method of further comprising ...

Stereolithography printer

Techniques and systems for 3D printing using mirrors that are oriented at about 45 degrees from an X-axis and Y-axis are described. A technique includes receiving an object model; rotating the object model about 45 degrees around the Z-axis; generating cross-sectional images of the rotated object model; mapping pixels of the cross-sectional images to corresponding mirrors of a digital micromirror device of an additive manufacturing apparatus to form additive-manufacturing images, wherein edges of the mirrors are oriented about 45 degrees from the X-axis of the digital micromirror device and about 45 degrees from the Y-axis of the digital micromirror; and providing the additive manufacturing images to generate a build piece corresponding to the object model. Other implementations can include corresponding systems, apparatus, and computer program products.

METHODS FOR CALIBRATING A PROCESSING MACHINE, AND PROCESSING MACHINES

The disclosure provides methods for calibrating processing machines for the production of 3D components by irradiation of powder layers, wherein the processing machine includes a scanner device for positioning a laser beam in a processing field in which a height-adjustable construction platform for the application of the powder layers by sweeping at least two, e.g., three markings, e.g., in the form of spherical retroreflectors, which are applied on the construction platform and/or on a preform , by the laser beam, detecting laser radiation reflected back from the markings into the scanner device , determining actual positions of the markings , determining deviations of the actual positions of the markings from setpoint positions of the markings, and calibrating the processing machine by correcting the positioning of the laser beam and/or the position of the construction platform using the determined deviations. The disclosure also relates to associated processing machines. 1. A method for calibrating a processing machine for the production of three-dimensional components by irradiation of powder layers , wherein the processing machine comprises a scanner device for positioning a laser beam in a processing field in which a height-adjustable construction platform for the application of the powder layers is positioned , the method comprising:sweeping the laser beam over at least two markings that are applied on either one or both of the construction platform and a preform fixed to the construction platform;detecting laser radiation reflected back from the markings into the scanner device during the sweeping of the at least two markings;, determining actual positions of the markings using the detected laser radiation;determining deviations of the actual positions of the markings from setpoint positions of the markings; and (i) correcting the positioning of the laser beam in the processing field,', '(ii) correcting the position of the construction platform in the ...

Localized Tailoring of Three-Dimensional Articles Via Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing processes, systems and three-dimensional articles include the formation of voxels and/or portions of three-dimensional articles with different properties relative to other voxels and/or portions. The processes generally include changing one or more laser beam parameters including power level, exposure time, hatch spacing, point distance, velocity, and energy density during the formation of selected voxels and/or portions of the three-dimensional articles. Also disclosed are processes that include an additive manufacturing process that provides localized secondary heat treatment of certain voxels and/or regions at a temperature below the melting point of the three-dimensional article but high enough to effect a localized property change. 1. A process for forming a three-dimensional article , comprising:successively forming the three-dimensional article from a feedstock layer-by-layer via an additive manufacturing process, wherein the feedstock comprises a plurality of discrete metallic or non-metallic particles, wherein successively building comprises exposing at least one voxel and/or portion in a layer or layers to a different thermal profile to provide the three-dimensional article with at least one different property relative to other voxels and/or other portions of the three-dimensional article.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the at least one different property comprises a local change in microstructure claim 1 , a local change in a chemical composition claim 1 , a local change in a functional property and/or introduction of a local defect.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein exposing the at least one voxel and/or portion of the three-dimensional article to the different thermal profile comprises changing one or more parameters associated with an energy beam selected from the group consisting of power claim 1 , exposure time claim 1 , point distance claim 1 , hatch spacing claim 1 , velocity claim 1 , and energy density.4. The process ...

Device adjustment instrument, additive manufacturing device, additive manufacturing method, and program

A device adjustment instrument is provided with a storage unit for storing standard test piece data corresponding to each of a plurality of standard test pieces which can be manufactured by additive manufacturing devices and a standard parameter set for when the standard test pieces are manufactured, a selection unit for selecting standard test piece data that match modeling specification data of a specified object from a plurality of standard test piece data on the basis of the modeling specification data, and an adjustment unit for generating a modeling parameter set for adjusting an operating condition of the additive manufacturing devices on the basis of the selected standard test piece data and the test modeling result data manufactured by the additive manufacturing devices using the standard parameter set corresponding to the standard test piece data.

Techniques for generating motion scuplture models for three-dimensional printing

In one embodiment of the present invention, a motion effect generator enables the creation of tangible representations of the motion of three-dimensional (3D) animated models for 3D printing. In operation, the motion effect generator receives a 3D animated model and animates the model through a configurable interval of time. As the motion effect generator animates the model, the motion effect generator applies a motion depiction technique to one or more selected components included in the model—explicitly portraying the motion of the 3D animated model as static motion effect geometries. Subsequently, based on the motion effect geometries, the motion effect generator creates a 3D motion sculpture model that is amenable to 3D printing. By automating the design of motion sculpture models, the motion effect generator reduces the time, sculpting expertise, and familiarity with 3D printer fabrication constraints typically required to create motion sculpture models using conventional, primarily manual design techniques.

Processing three-dimensional object data for storage

A method is described in which data representing a three-dimensional object to be printed is obtained. The data comprises object property data indicative of properties of the three-dimensional object. Layers within the three-dimensional object to be printed are identified. The obtained data is processed by comparing object property data associated with an identified layer to object property data associated with a reference layer selected from the identified layers. Where a difference in object property data associated with an identified layer and object property data associated with a reference layer is determined, the determined difference is stored.

DATA STRUCTURE OF 3D OBJECT AND 3D DATA MANAGEMENT APPARATUS

The present invention provides a technique for improving convenience in the use and management of 3D data. The present invention is a data structure of a 3D object for managing information related to a three dimensional structure of an object including input data as data on the 3D object generated by a 3D input apparatus, structure data as data representing the three dimensional structure of the 3D object that is generated from the input data, and shape data as data obtained by performing, on the structure data, processing required to meet a required specification of a specific 3D shaping apparatus. 1. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing a data structure of a 3D object for managing information related to a three dimensional structure of an object , comprising:input data as data on the 3D object generated by a 3D input apparatus;structure data as data representing the three dimensional structure of the 3D object that is generated from the input data; andshape data as data obtained by performing, on the structure data, processing required to meet a required specification of a specific 3D shaping apparatus.2. The non-transitory computer-readable medium according to claim 1 , wherein the data structure of a 3D object further comprises metadata including information on a parameter used in a process for generating the structure data from the input data.3. The non-transitory computer-readable medium according to claim 2 , wherein the metadata includes history information of an operation of generating the structure data from the input data.4. The non-transitory computer-readable medium according to claim 2 , wherein the metadata includes comment information input by a user.5. The non-transitory computer-readable medium according to claim 2 , wherein the metadata includes data on a two dimensional image of the structure data when the structure data is viewed from a certain angle.6. The non-transitory computer-readable medium according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

Method for Generating Three Dimensional Object Models for an Additive Manufacturing Process

The application refers to a method for generating three-dimensional object models for an additive manufacturing process in a layer-by-layer manner, e.g. 3D-printing, and to generating control data for use by the print apparatus. The object models are generated from a geometric description and from object generation data, which comprise the print apparatus and attributes such as a halftone scheme, a print apparatus setting, an object structure and a print material coverage representation. The method is implemented in the form of a computer software product and generates data specific for each identifies printing device. 1. A method comprising:receiving data comprising a geometric description of at least a portion of a three dimensional object;receiving object generation data, the object generation data comprising a plurality of object generation data objects, each object generation data object being associated with a print apparatus and an identifier and comprising an object attribute description of an attribute achievable by the print apparatus;generating an object model, the object model comprising an association between the geometric description and at least one object generation data object identifier.2. A method according to claim 1 , in which the plurality of object generation data objects are associated with plurality of print apparatus and generating an object model comprises selecting a print apparatus.3. A method according to claim 1 , in which the plurality of object generation data objects comprise different object attribute descriptions and generating an object model comprises selecting an object attribute description.4. A method according to comprising generating a preview of a three dimensional object generated using control data generated from the object generation data object(s) of the object model.5. A method according to claim 1 , in which the object attribute description comprises any of: an object property description; a halftone scheme; a print ...

PRODUCING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODEL OF AN IMPLANT

Determining a shape of a medical device to be implanted into a subject produces an image including a defective portion and a non-defective portion of a surface of a tissue of interest included in the subject. The tissue of interest is segmented within the image. A template, representing a normative shape of an external anatomical surface of the tissue of interest, is superimposed to span the defective portion. An external shape of an implant, is determined as a function of respective shapes of the defective portion as seen in the template, for repairing the defective portion. 2. The method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the x-ray image data comprises a plurality of image slices of the target tissue.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the medical device is an implant to be implanted in a subject.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising generating the x-ray image data of the target tissue.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising fabricating the the medical device at least partially based on the shape.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising fabricating the medical device at least partially based on the shape.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein deforming the three-dimensional template to match the identified one or more locations to determine the shape of the medical device comprises determining the shape of the medical device at least partially based on the deformed template that spans the defective portion.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more locations are on an external surface of the non-defective portion of the computer-based three-dimensional representation of the target tissue. This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/075,498, filed Mar. 21, 2016, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/277,275, filed May 14, 2014, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/720,518, filed on Mar. 9, 2010, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 ...

IDENTIFYING CANDIDATE OBJECTS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Examples described herein provide a computer-implemented method that includes aggregating data. The method further includes filtering the data to eliminate objects known not to be suitable for additive manufacturing. The method further includes performing machine learning on the data to identify objects suitable for additive manufacturing. The method further includes generating, using additive manufacturing, at least one of the objects identified as being suitable for additive manufacturing. 1. A method comprising:aggregating data;filtering the data to eliminate objects known not to be suitable for additive manufacturing;performing machine learning on the data to identify objects suitable for additive manufacturing; andgenerating, using additive manufacturing, at least one of the objects identified as being suitable for additive manufacturing.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , subsequent to aggregating the data claim 1 , cleaning the data.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the machine learning comprises a predictive neural network.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein performing the machine learning comprises applying a machine learning model claim 1 , the method further comprising training the machine learning model on a training data set.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the data comprises features.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the features comprise economical features claim 5 , geometrical features claim 5 , functional features claim 5 , and material features.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the filtering the data generates a first output of candidate objects and wherein the performing the machine learning generates a second output of candidate objects.8. The method of claim 7 , further comprising cross validating the first output of candidate objects and the second output of candidate objects to generate a master list of candidate objects suitable for additive manufacturing.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the at least one of the ...

System and method for controlling an additive manufacturing system

A method of manufacturing a component using an additive manufacturing system is provided. The method includes providing a build file on a controller of the additive manufacturing system. The build file includes at least one generating function, at least one seed value, and at least one function parameter. The method also includes generating a curve that corresponds to the component based on the at least one generating function, the at least one seed value, and the at least one function parameter. The method further includes positioning a material on a surface. The method further includes determining, using the controller, a plurality of set points for a consolidation device. The plurality of set points are located along the curve. The method also includes operating the consolidation device of the additive manufacturing system to consolidate the material.

Proving Material Identity with Quantum Randomness -- Financial and General Applications

Capturing randomness in the chemical structure of a lump of matter, which then can be easily and quickly measured to read that randomness and thereby recapture it as bit-wise randomness, applicable as (i) a source of randomness, and as (ii) a means to verify the claimed identity of a material article. 1. A system wherein a lump of matter is comprised of volumes where each volume is filled with a constituent material which has measurable properties which are different in value from the values of the same properties of the constituent materials placed in contiguous volumes , and wherein the values of said properties can be measured by a measuring device outside the lump , and where the measuring device is placed so as to record a reading which is impacted by the values of said properties of each volume in the lump , and wherein the content of each volume is determined by a random input , and thus the integrated reading of the measurement device is a random value.2. A system wherein the system in is manufactured through a manufacturing device which feeds from m constituent materials claim 1 , each with different values for some of their properties claim 1 , and where the manufacturing device is setting up the dimensions of volumes claim 1 , and their respective configuration and where each volume is filled with one of the m constituent materials claim 1 , wherein the selection of the constituent material for each volume is determined by a random source.3. A system as in wherein the manufacturing device is a 3D printer.4. A system as in wherein a measured property of the constituent materials is electrical conductivity claim 1 , and where the surface of the lump is fitted with n electrical contact points claim 1 , “ports” claim 1 , to which an electrical potential can be applied claim 1 , and where the integrated measurement of the conductivity of the lump as a whole is measured by reading the current that flows between p Подробнее

A PRINTER FOR PRINTING A 3D OBJECT

A printer for printing a 3D object based on a computer model, the printer comprising a tool for extruding or solidifying material, a stage supporting layers of the object; motion structure defining the shape of the layers, and a controller configured to make a path to be followed for making the object. To increase at least one of the speed and the precision by which the object is made, the controller is configured to define the path by defining a plurality of line segments and by defining transition segment for insertion between the line segments. The controller is further configured to only demand material deposition along the line segments and not along the transition segments. 118.-. (canceled)19. A printer for printing a 3D object based on a computer model , the printer comprising:a tool configured to shift between an activated and a deactivated state based on a tool command, the tool being configured to add material to an adding-position in a layer of the object in the activated state, where the adding-position is determined by a tool-position of a shape defining structure;a stage arranged to support the layer of the object;a motion structure configured to receive motion commands and based thereon to define the shape of the layer by movement of the shape defining structure; anda controller configured to communicate with the tool and with the motion structure and being programmed to receive shape data defining the shape of a layer of the object, to provide a path based on the shape data, to provide motion commands for the motion structure such that the adding-position follows the path, and to provide tool commands based on the path,wherein the controller is configured to define the path by:defining, based on the shape data, a plurality of line segments;defining start points and end points for each line segmentdefining an order of the line segments to thereby define a list of contiguous line segments;defining between at least one pair of two adjacent line ...

SYSTEM FOR ROBOTIC 3D PRINTING

A robotic 3D printing system has a six degree of freedom (DOF) robot () that holds the platform () on which the 3D pad () is built on. The system uses the dexterity of the 6 DOF robot to move and rotate rue platform relative to the 3D printing head (), which deposits the material on the platform. The system allows the part build in 3D directly with a simple printing head and depositing the material along the gravity direction. The 3D printing head is held by another robot () or robots. The robot movement can be calibrated to improve the accuracy and efficiency for high precision 3D part printing. 1. A system for printing a 3D part on a platform comprising:a first robot for holding and moving said platform; andat least one second robot having attached thereto a 3D printing head positioned and movable by said second robot to print said 3D part on said platform when said first robot moves said platform relative to said printing head.2. The system of further wherein said at least one second robot comprises at least one or more other robots located adjacent to said at least one second robot claim 1 , said one or more other robots also having attached thereto an associated one of one or more 3D printing heads positioned and movable by each of said one or more other robots to print said 3D part on said platform when said first robot moves said platform relative to said at least one second robot and said associated one or said printing heads attached to said one or more other robots.3. The system of further comprising at least one or more other robots located adjacent said first robot for holding and inserting into a predetermined location on said 3D part an associated one of one or more pre-manufactured parts.4. The system of further comprising at least one or more other robots located adjacent said first robot for holding an associated one of one or more tools for performing work on said 3D part.5. A system for printing a 3D part on a platform comprising:a first robot for ...

3D Printing Design, Printing, and Licensing Methods, Apparatuses,and Systems

A 3D printing design method is provided, which can implement determining by a 3D printing system on safety of a target print file. The method includes determining a target print file; determining whether the target print file meets a first safety criterion; and if the target print file meets the first safety criterion, sending the target print file to a 3D printing and manufacturing system, so that the 3D printing and manufacturing system performs printing according to the target print file. Related 3D printing and manufacturing and licensing methods and related apparatuses and systems are further provided. 1. A three-dimensional (3D) printing method , comprising:acquiring, by a 3D printing system, a target print file;determining, by the 3D printing system, whether the target print file meets a third safety criterion; andprinting, by the 3D printing system, the target print file when the target print file meets the third safety criterion.2. The 3D printing method according to claim 1 , wherein determining whether the target print file meets the third safety criterion comprises:acquiring, by the 3D printing system, an attribute of a target product corresponding to the target print file;acquiring, by the 3D printing system and according to the attribute of the target product, a product class corresponding to the target print file, wherein the attribute of the target product comprises category information of a raw material of the target product, precision information of the raw material of the target product, manufacturing technological process information of the target product, spatial shape information of the target product, or purpose information of the target product, and wherein the product class is used to indicate a classification of the target print file; anddetermining, by the 3D printing system and according to a correspondence between the product class and the third safety criterion, whether the target print file meets the third safety criterion.3. The 3D ...

3D PRINTING SLICING METHOD FOR SOLVING QUANTIZATION ERROR PROBLEM

Provided is a 3D printing slicing method for solving a quantization error problem. A 3D model slicing method according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: receiving, as input, data of a 3D model to be three-dimensionally printed; calculating the height of the input 3D model; revising the height of the 3D model on the basis of a result of the calculation; and slicing the 3D model having the revised height. Accordingly, the present invention can easily and reliably solve a slicing quantization error problem even without changing the lamination thickness of a 3D printer. 1. A method for slicing a 3D model , the method comprising:receiving data of a 3D model to be 3D printed;calculating a height of the inputted 3D model;modifying the height of the 3D model based on a result of the calculating; andslicing the modified 3D model.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the modifying comprises modifying the calculated height of the 3D model claim 1 , based on a layer thickness in 3D printing.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the modifying comprises modifying the height of the 3D model to be an integer multiple of the layer thickness.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the modifying comprises modifying the height of the 3D model when the height of the 3D model is not an integer multiple of the layer thickness.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the modifying comprises modifying the height of the 3D model by adding a base support to the 3D model.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the base support is added to a lower portion of the 3D model.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein a height of the base support satisfies the following equation:{'br': None, 'i': 'n', 'Height of Base Support=Layer thickness*−Height of 3D model'}where n is a minimum integer making the right hand side be a positive number.8. The method of claim 5 , further comprising:3D printing the 3D model by stacking sliced layers of the 3D model; andremoving the base support from the 3D printed 3D model.9. ...

COMPUTER CONTROLLED SELECTIVE HARDENING OF 3-DIMENSIONAL PRINTED OBJECTS

A method for variable hardness within three-dimensional (3D) printing. Metadata associated with a print object as a 3D printing copy of an original object is received, the metadata includes data indicating a level of hardness of a portion of the print object. During 3D printing set of parameters including a voltage and a duration are applied to the printing material, such that the level of hardness associated with the metadata of the original object is attained. During printing, the level of hardness is measured using an ultrasonic device, and responsive to determining the level of hardness of the portion of the print object differs from the metadata associated with the portion of the original object, the set of parameters for the portion of the print object are adjusted to attain a target level of hardness as indicated by the metadata of the original object. 1. A method for three-dimensional (3D) printing including hardness variation of a print object , the method comprising:receiving, by one or more processor, metadata associated with 3D printing of a print object, the metadata including data indicating a level of hardness of a portion of the print object;applying, by the one or more processors, during the 3D printing of the print object, a pre-determined set of parameters including an electrical voltage and a duration of applying the electrical voltage to a printing material, wherein the predetermined set of parameters are associated with a target of the level of hardness for the portion of the print object as indicated by the metadata associated with the 3D printing of the print object;measuring, by the one or more processors, during printing of the printing material to the print object, the level of hardness for the portion of the print object, by use of an ultrasonic device; andin response to determining the level of hardness of the portion of the 3D printing of the print object differs from the metadata associated with the level of hardness of the portion of ...

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

The image processing apparatus in the present invention is an image processing apparatus that supplies roughness shape data to an image forming apparatus that forms a roughness shape based on a roughness shape of an object to be reproduced. The image processing apparatus includes: an input reception unit configured to receive an input of information representing the roughness shape of the object to be reproduced; an acquisition unit configured to acquire output characteristics relating to a roughness shape that the image forming apparatus can output; and a generation unit configured to generate roughness shape data that is supplied to the image forming apparatus based on the information representing the roughness shape of the object to be reproduced and the output characteristics. 1. An image processing apparatus that supplies roughness shape data to an image forming apparatus that forms a roughness shape based on a roughness shape of an object to be reproduced , the image processing apparatus comprising:an input reception unit configured to receive an input of information representing the roughness shape of the object to be reproduced;an acquisition unit configured to acquire output characteristics relating to a roughness shape that the image forming apparatus can output; anda generation unit configured to generate the roughness shape data that is supplied to the image forming apparatus based on the information representing the roughness shape of the object to be reproduced and the output characteristics.2. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe generation unit generates the roughness shape data so as to maintain at least one of a difference of elevation, a height, and sharpness of a convex portion of the roughness shape of the object to be reproduced.3. The image processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe generation unit further comprises a determination unit configured to determine whether or not to correct the information ...

SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING WITH PROCESS UPDATE AND LOCK DOWN

An additive manufacturing system may include an additive manufacturing apparatus on which a process of producing a three-dimensional object from a material can be performed; an additive manufacturing process controller operatively associated with the additive manufacturing apparatus; and a first memory device operatively associated with the additive manufacturing process controller. The first memory device may include first and second stable release process programs each comprising a first subset of operations executable by said process controller. The system may include a second memory device comprising another stable release process program comprising a second subset of operations executable by said process controller. The system may include a selector configured to choose one of the stable release process programs to run on said process controller when producing a three-dimensional object on the additive manufacturing apparatus. 1. An additive manufacturing system , comprising:(a) at least one additive manufacturing apparatus on which a process of producing a three-dimensional object from a material can be performed;(b) an additive manufacturing process controller operatively associated with each said at least one additive manufacturing apparatus;(c) at least one first memory device operatively associated with the additive manufacturing process controller, wherein said at least one first memory device comprises non-transitory instructions that are executable by the associated additive manufacturing process controller, said at least one first memory device comprising:(d1) a first stable release process program comprising a first subset of operations and executable by said process controller;(d2) a second stable release process program comprising the first subset of operations and executable by said process controller; and(d3) optionally, a third stable release process program comprising the first subset of operations and executable by said process controller; the ...

3D Printing Using 3D Video Data

Systems, devices, and methods are described herein for transforming three dimensional (3D) video data into a 3D printable model. In one aspect, a method for transforming 3D video data may include receiving 3D video data indicated or selected for 3D printing. The selected portion or 3D video data, which may include a frame of the 3D video data, may be repaired or modified to generate a 3D model that define at least one enclosed volume. At least one of the enclosed volumes of the 3D video data may be re-oriented based on at least one capability of a target 3D printing device. In some aspects, the re-orienting may be performed to optimize at least one of a total print volume or print orientation of the at least one enclosed volume. In some aspects, the method may be performed in response to a single selection or action performed by a user. 1. A system for transforming three dimensional (3D) video data into a 3D printable model , the system comprising:a processor; and receive a selection of 3D video data for 3D printing;', 'identify at least one capability of a 3D printing device;', 'modify a portion of the selected 3D video data to generate a 3D model, wherein the modifying defines at least one enclosed volume;', 're-orient the at least one enclosed volume of the 3D model based on the least one capability of a 3D printing device, wherein the re-orienting is performed to optimize at least one of a total print volume or print orientation of the at least one enclosed volume; and', 'transmit the 3D model to a 3D printing device for generating at least one 3D object., 'memory storing instructions, that when executed by the processor, cause the system to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the instructions stored in the memory claim 1 , upon execution claim 1 , further cause the system to:instantiate a user interface configured to render the 3D video data; andreceive the selection of the 3D video data through the user interface.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein modifying the ...

FILM TRANSDUCER AND ACTUATOR STRIP FOR A FILM TRANSDUCER

A film transducer has a holding part and an electroactive multilayer composite structure including at least two deformable carriers which are each coated on at least one side with a planar electrode. The multilayer composite structure has an elongated basic shape and being clamped on its shorter sides in a fixing section in the holding part while its longer sides are free, the electrodes of the multilayer composite structure being alternately connected at the ends clamped in the holding part to a contact element which is arranged in the fixing section. 1. A film transducer comprising a holding part , an electroactive multilayer composite structure including at least two deformable carriers which are each coated on at least one side with a planar electrode , the multilayer composite structure having an elongated basic shape and being clamped on its shorter sides in a fixing section in the holding part while its longer sides are free , the electrodes of the multilayer composite structure being alternately connected at the ends clamped in the holding part to a contact element which is arranged in the fixing section.2. The film transducer of wherein the fixing section has a spring element arranged therein by which the ends of the multilayer composite structure that are clamped in said fixing section are pressed together.3. The film transducer of wherein the contact element is a contact blade inserted in a recess in the holding part.4. The film transducer of wherein the electrodes are contacted alternately in one fixing section of the holding part and in another fixing section on opposite side of the holding part.5. The film transducer of wherein the ends of the multilayer composite structure which are clamped in the fixing section of the holding part are bent as compared to their direction of extent between the two fixing sections.6. The film transducer of wherein the electrode is arranged on that side of the carrier which claim 5 , after the bending process claim 5 , ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING WILDLIFE REPRODUCTIONS AND GAME FISH REPLICAS

A system and method for fabricating replicas of wildlife reproductions. The system includes a scanner configured to optically acquire digital images of wildlife subjects, a three-dimensional printer operative to produce a three-dimensional reproduction of wildlife subjects and a processor issuing command signals to the three-dimensional printer to print the digital image file of the selected wildlife subject. The digital images of each wildlife subject being saved to a library of digital image files within a computer database. The processor, furthermore, includes program code for accessing the library of digital image files which is responsive to an input command signal which selects the three-dimensional digital image file of the wildlife subject.

LOGIC CIRCUITRY

A sensor circuit for a replaceable print apparatus component comprises an interface to transmit signals with respect to a print apparatus logic circuit, and further comprises, connected to the interface, at least two sensor cell arrays, each array including nominally the same cells, the cells of one array being nominally different than the cells of the other array, and at least one single cell sensor that is nominally different than the other cells. 1. A sensor circuit for a replaceable print apparatus component comprising an interface to transmit signals with respect to a print apparatus logic circuit ,further comprising, connected to the interface,at least two sensor cell arrays, each array including nominally the same cells, the cells of one array being nominally different than the cells of the other array, andat least one single cell sensor that is nominally different than the other cells.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The sensor circuit of claim 1 , further including a third cell array to stimulate one of the sensor cell arrays.5. The sensor circuit of claim 1 , at least four different cell classes of nominally different sensor cells.6. The sensor circuit of claim 1 , further including calibration logic configured to condition output signal transmission based on calibration parameters received through the interface.7. The sensor circuit of wherein the calibration logic includes at least one of an offset circuit and an amplifier gain setting circuit.8. The sensor circuit of wherein the calibration logic is configured to change a transmitted signal based on an offset parameter by an amount that is a function of the amplifier parameter.9. (canceled)10. The sensor circuit of configured to selectsensor cell arrays based on received class parameters, andcells of selected sensor cell arrays based on received sub-class parameters.11. The sensor circuit of wherein different sensor cell arrays have the same amount of cells that are selectable by the same sub-class ...

METHOD FOR PROVIDING A FLUID SUPPLY DEVICE AND USE THEREOF

Method for providing a fluid feeding device, which is designed specifically for use in a machining zone of a machine tool in order to deliver a fluid in the direction of an area of interaction between a tool and a workpiece, comprising the following steps: a. computer-aided definition of the 3-dimensional configuration of the machining zone, taking into account the workpiece and the tool that is to be used for machining the workpiece in the machining zone of the machine tool, b. computer-aided definition of the 3-dimensional form and the position of at least one specifically adapted outlet nozzle () of the fluid feeding device, with the inclusion of information that was defined in step a., c. provision of a data record that describes the 3-dimensional form of this outlet nozzle (), d. use of the data record to produce this outlet nozzle () by means of a numerically controlled production process (). 1. A method of making a fluid supply device , for use in a machining zone of a machine tool to discharge a fluid in a direction of an interaction region between a tool and a workpiece , comprising the following steps:a. generating a computer-assisted definition of a 3-dimensional configuration of the machining zone based on the workpiece and the tool for machining the workpiece in the machining zone of the machine tool,b. generating a computer-assisted definition of a 3-dimensional shape and a position of at least one outlet nozzle of the fluid supply device using information defined in step a.,c. generating a dataset defining the 3-dimensional shape of the at least one outlet nozzle,d. manufacturing the at least one outlet nozzle using the dataset and using a numerically controlled manufacturing method.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the numerically controlled manufacturing method comprises a material-depositing method.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein step b. further includes using a static and a dynamic relative position of the workpiece and the ...

TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING 3D PRINTING, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR PERFORMING THE METHOD

A method for supporting 3D printing includes identifying a product, searching and providing a 3D model present on a web in relation to the identified product, calculating and simulating suitability between the identified product and the searched 3D model based on information of the identified product and the searched 3D model, and transmitting the 3D model information to a 3D printer to produce the 3D model. Accordingly, the 3D printing technique may be actively utilized for DIY in various fields, business models or the like. 1. A terminal for supporting 3D printing , comprising:a product identification unit configured to identify a product;a web resource utilization unit configured to search and provide a 3D model present on a web in relation to the identified product;a suitability calculation unit configured to calculate and simulate suitability between the identified product and the searched 3D model based on information of the identified product and the searched 3D model;a transmission unit configured to transmit the 3D model information to a 3D printer to produce the 3D model; anda display unit configured to display the identified product, the searched 3D model and the simulation result.2. The terminal for supporting 3D printing according to claim 1 , further comprising:an augmented reality visualization unit configured to display the identified product and the searched 3D model to augmented reality by using a depth camera.3. The terminal for supporting 3D printing according to claim 2 ,wherein the depth camera is formed to be integrated with the terminal or separated from the terminal.4. The terminal for supporting 3D printing according to claim 2 , wherein the augmented reality visualization unit includes:a download unit configured to download the searched 3D model;a 3D viewer unit configured to three-dimensionally analyze the searched 3D model; andan augmented reality control unit configured to provide the 3D model together with the searched product to ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CUSTOM FORMING A PROTECTIVE HELMET FOR A CUSTOMER'S HEAD

A custom-fitted helmet and a method of making the same can comprise, at a first location, obtaining head data for a customer's head comprising a length, a width, and at least one head contour. With at least one processor, generating a computerized three-dimensional (3D) headform matching the customer's head length, width, and head contour from the head data. The 3D headform can be compared to a helmet safety standard. At a second location different from the first location, a custom-fitted helmet based on the 3D headform can be formed, wherein the custom-fitted helmet satisfies the safety standard and comprises an inner surface comprising a topography that conforms to the length, width, and at least one contour of the customer's head. The first location can be a home or a store. Obtaining the head data from photographic images of a deformable interface member disposed on the customer's head. 1. A multi-step method of making an energy attenuation layer , comprising:obtaining body part data from a customer's body part using a scanning device;processing the body part data to create a computerized model of the customer's body part;providing a computerized safety standard that includes a computerized certified surface;positioning the computerized model of the customer's body part within the computerized certified surface of the computerized safety standard;comparing the computerized model of the customer's body part with the computerized certified surface to assess whether the computerized model of the customer's body part extends through the computerized certified surface; andwhen said computerized model of the customer's body part does not extend through the computerized certified surface, using a three dimensional printer to form the energy attenuation layer that has an inner surface with a topography that conforms to the computerized model of the customer's body part.2. The multi-step method of claim 1 , wherein the step of using the three dimensional printer to form ...

SUB-VOLUME OCTREES

In an example, a method includes receiving a first data model of an object to be generated in additive manufacturing, at a processor. Using the processor, a second data model may be determined. Determining the second data model may include generating for each of plurality of contiguous, non-overlapping sub-volumes of a volume containing the object, a sub-volume octree characterising the sub-volume and having a root node. Determining the second data model may further include generating a volume octree characterising the volume containing the object, the volume octree characterising in its lowest nodes the root nodes of the sub-volume octrees. 1. A method comprising:receiving, at a processor, a first data model of an object;generating using the processor, a second data model, wherein generating the second data model comprises:generating, for each of a plurality of contiguous, non-overlapping sub-volumes of a volume containing the object, a sub-volume octree characterising the sub-volume and having a root node; andgenerating a volume octree characterising the volume containing the object, the volume octree characterising in its lowest nodes the root nodes of the sub-volume octrees.2. A method according to claim 1 , in which generating an octree comprises: if the group consists of volumes which share a predetermined attribute, merging the volumes to define a volume of a second size which has the predetermined attribute;', 'otherwise, if the group consists of volumes which lack the predetermined attribute, merging the volumes to define a volume of the second size which lacks the predetermined attribute; and', 'otherwise, defining a node indicative of a volume of the second size which comprises the attribute in a sub-portion thereof., 'inspecting groups of eight volumes of a first size in the data model and, for each group3. A method according to wherein the attribute comprises an indication of whether the volume is entirely interior to the object.4. A method according to ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REPRESENTING A FIELD OF CAPTURE AS PHYSICAL MEDIA

The invention is directed to a system and method for representing how a photograph was captured in relation to the field capture, and mapping this onto a shape in a 3D dimensional print. More specifically, a group of images, or single image captured through a lens with field of view distortion, is captured and stored together as a group. The images may be stitched together to form a single image. Once stitched together, a three-dimensional file is created and stored to the system. A server then provides the three-dimensional file to a three-dimensional printer for printing. Once printed, the three-dimensional object is packaged and mailed to the sender. 1. A method of representing a field of capture in the form of a physical media comprising:a. capturing, by a user, a plurality of images, wherein the plurality of images forms the field of capture;b. storing the plurality of images in a database;c. requesting, by a user via a user interface, a server to access the images from the database;d. communicating, by the server, based on the received user request, the requested images;e. receiving, by the server, requested images from the database based on the user's request;f. generating, by the server, output information that includes the requested images being stitched together as a stitched image in a file;g. storing the stitched image in the database;h. determining, by the server, the orientation of the stitched image on a sphere or cylinder, wherein the orientation of the image is based on a user's field of capture when capturing each of the plurality of images;i. generating, by the server, a file relating to a three-dimensional print, wherein the file represents the stitched image as the field of capture;j. storing the file in the database;k. providing, by the server to a printer, said file relating to the user's request; andl. printing, by the printer, said file, received from the server.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the server utilizes metadata to ...

STRUCTURE USING THREE-DIMENSIONAL HALFTONING

Certain examples described herein relate to the use of three-dimensional threshold matrices in the production of three-dimensional objects. In one case, data values for a three-dimensional matrix for use in halftoning are assigned based on a structural volume coverage representation. In certain described cases, the structural volume coverage representation defines a probabilistic distribution of at least two different structures available for the production of the three-dimensional object. A comparison is performed based on data values for the structural volume coverage representation. The output of the comparison is a data value to be assigned to the three-dimensional matrix. The resultant three-dimensional matrix is used in a halftoning operation to control a structure distribution in the three-dimensional object. 1. An apparatus to generate control data for production of a three-dimensional object comprising: 'the halftone generator being arranged to process the data defining at least the portion of the three-dimensional object in association with a three-dimensional threshold matrix to output discrete material formation instructions for at least one production material; and', 'a halftone generator to apply a halftoning operation to data defining at least a portion of the three-dimensional object,'} obtain a structural volume coverage representation defined with reference to at least one volume element corresponding to the three-dimensional object, the structural volume coverage representation comprising data values defining a probabilistic distribution of at least two different structures available for the production of the three-dimensional object;', 'compare at least one of said data values of the structural volume coverage representation to a predetermined blending threshold; and', 'assigning a data value associated with one of the at least two structures to at least one corresponding volume element of the three-dimensional threshold matrix based on the ...

DETERMINING A LIGHT SCATTERING PROPERTY OF AN OBJECT BASED ON TRANSMISSION VALUES OF THE OBJECT UNDER DIFFERENT MEASUREMENT CONDITIONS

An apparatus receives a first image of an object captured under a first light measurement condition and receives a second image of the object captured under a second light measurement condition. The apparatus determines a first transmission value of the object based on the first image, determines a second transmission value of the object based on the second image, and determines, based on a difference between the first transmission value and the second transmission value, a light scattering property of the object. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a receiver to receive a first image of an object captured under a first light measurement condition and to receive a second image of the object captured under a second light measurement condition; and determine a first transmission value of the object based on the first image,', 'determine a second transmission value of the object based on the second image, and', 'determine, based on a difference between the first transmission value and the second transmission value, a light scattering property of the object., 'a processor to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , whereinthe first light measurement condition includes capturing the object, by a camera, while the object is positioned on a first mask on a light table, the first mask having a first aperture of a first size, andthe second light measurement condition includes capturing the object, by the camera, while the object is positioned on a second mask on the light table, the second mask having a second aperture of a second size.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein when the difference between the first transmission value and the second transmission value is greater than a predetermined threshold value claim 1 , the processor is to determine the light scattering property of the object as having sub-surface scattering of light within the object.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the processor is to rank the light scattering property of the object relative to a light scattering ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING

The present disclosure provides methods and systems for three-dimensional (3D) printing. In an example, a system and method for maintaining a command history in 3D printing software is disclosed. In an example, a method for updating a plurality of printing instructions comprises maintaining a plurality of printing states corresponding to the plurality of printing instructions, wherein a first state corresponds to a first set of printing instructions for printing a first portion of a 3D object. The plurality of printing states may comprise a final state comprising final printing instructions. User instructions may be received to select a second state that is not the final state. A new state may be generated comprising a second set of printing instructions for printing second portion of the 3D object. The plurality of printing instructions may be updated with the second set of printing instructions to yield an updated plurality of printing instructions. 1. A method for updating a plurality of printing instructions for a three-dimensional (3D) printer , comprising:(a) maintaining a plurality of printing states corresponding to said plurality of printing instructions usable by said 3D printer for printing a 3D object, wherein a first state of said plurality of printing states corresponds to a first set of one or more printing instructions of said plurality of printing instructions usable by said 3D printer to print a first portion of said 3D object, wherein said plurality of printing states comprises a final state comprising one or more final printing instructions of said plurality of printing instructions;(b) receiving user instructions to select a second state of said plurality of printing states, wherein said second state is not said final state;(c) generating a new state comprising a second set of one or more printing instructions usable by said 3D printer to print a second portion of said 3D object, wherein said second portion of said 3D object at least partially ...

GEOMETRICAL COMPENSATIONS

An example method includes acquiring, by at least one processor, (i) an indication of measured dimensions of objects generated in a common additive manufacturing build operation, wherein the objects include at least one instance of a first object generated based on first object model data and at least one instance of a second object based on second object model data; and (ii) an indication of the orientation of the measured dimensions. Vector components for each of the measured dimensions may be determined based on the indication of the orientation. A first geometrical compensation for use in modifying the first object model data may be determined based on the measured dimensions and the vector components relating to the first object and a second geometrical compensation for use in modifying the second object model data may be determined based on the measured dimensions and the vector components relating to the second object. 1. A method comprising: (i) an indication of measured dimensions of objects generated in a common additive manufacturing build operation, wherein the objects include at least one instance of a first object generated based on first object model data and at least one instance of a second object based on second object model data; and', '(ii) an indication of the orientation of the measured dimensions;, 'acquiring, by at least one processor,'}determining, by at least one processor, vector components for each of the measured dimensions based on the indication of the orientation; anddetermining, by at least one processor, a first geometrical compensation for use in modifying the first object model data based on the measured dimensions and the vector components relating to the first object and a second geometrical compensation for use in modifying the second object model data based on the measured dimensions and the vector components relating to the second object.2. A method according to in which the build operation generated a predetermined set of ...

SCALE ESTIMATING METHOD USING SMART DEVICE

A scale estimating method through metric reconstruction of objects using a smart device is disclosed, in which the smart device is equipped with a camera for image capture and an inertial measurement unit (IMU). The scale estimating method is adapting a batch, vision-centric approach only using IMU to estimate the metric scale of a scene reconstructed by algorithm with Structure from Motion like (SfM) output. Monocular vision and noisy IMU can be integrated with the disclosed scale estimating method, in which a 3D structure of an object of interest up to an ambiguity in scale and reference frame can be resolved. Gravity data and a real-time heuristic algorithm for determining sufficiency of video data collection are utilized for improving upon scale estimation accuracy so as to be independent of device and operating system. Application of the scale estimation includes determining pupil distance and 3D reconstruction using video images. 2. The scale estimating method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the IMU data files are processed in batch format.3. The scale estimating method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a scale estimate accuracy is independent of type of smart device and operating system thereof.4. The scale estimating method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising of 3D printing the object using a 3D scan of the object by the smart device combined with a SfM algorithm and the metric reconstruction scale estimate of the object claim 1 ,5. The scale estimating method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the scale estimation accuracy in metric reconstructions is within 1%-2% of ground-truth using the monocular camera and the IMU of the smart device.6. The scale estimating method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the smart device is moving and rotating in the 3D space claim 1 , the SfM algorithm returns the position and orientation of the camera of the smart device in scene coordinates claim 1 , and the IMU measurements from the smart device are in local claim 1 , body ...

FRAMEWORK FOR RAPID ADDITIVE DESIGN WITH GENERATIVE TECHNIQUES

According to some embodiments, a system may include a design experience data store containing electronic records associated with prior industrial asset item designs. A deep learning model platform, coupled to the design experience data store, may include a communication port to receive constraint and load information from a designer device. The deep learning platform may further include a computer processor adapted to automatically and generatively create boundaries and geometries, using a deep learning model associated with an additive manufacturing process, for an industrial asset item based on the prior industrial asset item designs and the received constraint and load information. According to some embodiments, the deep learning model computer processor is further to receive design adjustments from the designer device. The received design adjustments might be for example, used to execute an optimization process and/or be fed back to continually re-train the deep learning model. 1. A system to facilitate creation of an industrial asset item , comprising:a design experience data store containing electronic records associated with prior industrial asset item designs; a communication port to receive constraint and load information from a designer device, and', 'a deep learning model computer processor coupled to the communication port and adapted to automatically and generatively create boundaries and geometries, using a deep learning model associated with an additive manufacturing process, for the industrial asset item based on the prior industrial asset item designs and the received constraint and load information., 'a deep learning model platform, coupled to the design experience data store, including2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a deep learning model creation platform to receive the electronic records associated with the prior industrial asset item designs and to automatically create the deep learning model using three-dimensional images of ...

Dynamic 3d object recognition and printing

Three-dimensional (3D) object manufacturing systems and methods are operable to manufacture printed 3D objects corresponding to user-selected physical objects of interest shown in a media content event that have been viewed by a user, wherein at least one 3D printer that is accessible by the user of the media device is operable to manufacture the printed 3D object corresponding to the viewed physical object of interest.

3D DATA GENERATING METHOD

Provided is a 3D data generating method of generating 3D data of a three-dimensional object combined with a solid object to obtain a target product. This method includes obtaining 3D data of the solid object (S), generating 3D data of the target product (S), and subtracting the 3D data obtained in S from the 3D data generated in S to generate 3D data of the three-dimensional object (S). 1. A 3D data generating method of generating 3D data of a three-dimensional object combined with a solid object to obtain a target product , the method generating the 3D data of the three-dimensional object by subtracting 3D data of the solid object from 3D data of the target product.2. The 3D data generating method according to claim 1 , wherein the solid object is a real object claim 1 , and the 3D data of the solid object is obtained through 3D scan of the real object.3. A 3D data generating method claim 1 , comprising:adding a specific color to a specific portion of a real object; andremoving the portion colored from 3D data of the real object read by 3D scan to generate 3D data of a three-dimensional object. This application claims the priority benefit of Japanese Patent Application No. 2016-169352, filed on Aug. 31, 2016. The entirety of the above-mentioned patent application is hereby incorporated by reference herein and made a part of this specification.This disclosure relates to a 3D data generating method of generating 3D data of a three-dimensional object.A known example of three-dimensional objects is life-sized bust (for instance, Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2003-196486).The known three-dimensional objects are mostly target products to be finally obtained. In the meantime, the inventors of this application studied on three-dimensional objects that may be combined with other solid objects to obtain target products.This disclosure is directed to providing a 3D data generating method that may facilitate generation of 3D data of a three-dimensional object ...

Rapid Packaging Prototyping Using Machine Learning

A system includes a scanner to convert a packaging sketch into a pixelated image and a convolutional neural network configured to segment the pixelated image into bounded objects including fold lines and cut lines. A controller is configured to transform the fold lines and the cut lines into control commands to a folding machine and a cutting machine. A method includes converting a packaging sketch into a pixelated image using a scanner and segmenting, using a convolutional neural network, the pixelated image into bounded objects including fold lines and cut lines. The method also includes transforming, using a controller, the fold lines and the cut lines into control commands to a folding machine and a cutting machine. 1. A system comprising:a scanner to convert a packaging sketch into a pixelated image;a convolutional neural network configured to segment the pixelated image into bounded objects including fold lines and cut lines; anda controller configured to transform the fold lines and the cut lines into control commands to a folding machine and a cutting machine.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the convolutional neural network is further configured to generate package design instructions based on the pixelated image that has been segmented.3. The system of claim 2 , further comprising an operator machine interface claim 2 , wherein before the controller receives the package design instructions claim 2 , the package design instructions are rendered as a displayable package design drawing and displayed on the operator machine interface.4. The system of claim 3 , further comprising logic to:on condition the displayable package design drawing does not require changes, send the package design instructions to the controller; andon condition the displayable package design drawing requires changes, convert an altered package design drawing into an updated pixelated image using the scanner.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:logic to apply annotations ...

THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING METHOD AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING APPARATUS USING THE SAME

A three-dimensional (3D) printing method for printing a 3D object is provided. The 3D printing method is applicable to a 3D printing apparatus, and includes: sequentially executing a sequence of printing commands to print the 3D object; obtaining an adjustment signal during executing the printing commands, wherein the adjustment signal is used for adjusting a printing parameter; and adjusting the printing parameter in one of the printing commands in response to the obtained adjustment signal. In addition, a 3D printing apparatus using the 3D printing method is also provided. 1. A three-dimensional (3D) printing method for printing a 3D object , applicable to a 3D printing apparatus , comprising:sequentially executing a sequence of printing commands to print the 3D object;obtaining an adjustment signal during executing the printing commands, wherein the adjustment signal is used for adjusting a printing parameter; andadjusting the printing parameter in one of the printing commands in response to the obtained adjustment signal.2. The 3D printing method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein obtaining the adjustment signal during executing the printing commands comprises:{'sup': 'th', 'obtaining the adjustment signal when executing a ncommand of the printing commands, wherein n is a natural number.'}3. The 3D printing method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein adjusting the printing parameter of the printing command in response to the adjustment signal comprises:{'sup': 'th', 'determining an mcommand of the printing commands is corresponding to the adjustment signal, wherein m is a natural number greater than n; and'}{'sup': 'th', 'adjusting the printing parameter in the determined mcommand of the printing commands according to the adjustment signal.'}4. The 3D printing method as claimed in claim 3 , further comprising:displaying a prompt message on a display when the printing parameter is adjusted.5. The 3D printing method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein obtaining the adjustment ...

Card Holder

A card holder for holding bank cards and presenting them in a staggered fashion, said card holder comprising a housing, said housing comprising main walls and side walls so as to define a space for housing bank cards. It further comprises an element having a plurality of steps. With the present card holder, the element being resilient. One end of the card holder comprises a cut out for bringing the bank cards to a position where the element is pushed below the bank cards and from where gravity move the cards to the staggered position, the bank cards resting on the steps. 1. A card holder for bank cards , said card holder a first main wall and second main wall,', 'a first side wall and a second side wall connecting the first main wall and the second main wall so as to define a space for housing bank cards,', 'a first end and a second end, the second end providing an opening for receiving and dispensing the bank cards;, 'comprising a housing, said housing comprising'} holding the bank cards in a first position of the bank cards in which the bank cards are received in the housing to a relatively large extent, and', 'presenting bank cards in a staggered arrangement partially extending through the opening at the second end from said housing in a second position of the bank cards in which the bank cards are received in the housing to a reduced extent;, 'being capable of'}and stop surfaces facing the opening at the second end,', 'and front surfaces facing the first side wall;, 'comprising an element comprising a plurality of steps for supporting and presenting the bank cards in the second position, said plurality of steps comprising'}characterized in that in a first position relatively close to the second side wall, and', 'in a second position relatively far from the second side wall,, 'the element is capable of being'}the element being resilient and requiring force to be pushed from the first position to the second position; from a third position of the bank cards with ...

3D PRINTING SLICING METHOD, APPARATUS, DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

3D printing slicing methods, apparatuses, devices, and storage mediums are disclosed. In an embodiment, a 3D printing slicing method includes the following steps: (1) acquiring a 3D model and a target texture picture; (2) obtaining a first model and obtaining a first picture; (3) establishing a mapping set between the first model and the first picture; (4) slicing a target layer of the first model by a slice plane to obtain at least one intersection point; (5) looking up at least one mapping point corresponding to the at least one intersection point in the first picture according to the mapping set, and obtaining corresponding outer contour points by revising coordinates of the at least one intersection point; and (6) obtaining an outer contour boundary line of the target layer by connecting the outer contour points successively. 1. A 3D printing slicing method , comprising the steps of:(1) acquiring a 3D model and a target texture picture, the target texture picture being an outer contour texture picture of an object obtained by printing the 3D model;(2) obtaining a first model by preprocessing the 3D model and obtaining a first picture by preprocessing the target texture picture;(3) establishing a mapping set between the first model and the first picture, so that every coordinate point in the first model has a corresponding mapping point in the first picture;(4) slicing a target layer of the first model by a slice plane to obtain at least one intersection point between the target layer and the slice plane;(5) looking up at least one mapping point corresponding to the at least one intersection point in the first picture according to the mapping set, and obtaining corresponding outer contour points by revising coordinates of the at least one intersection point according to a difference between a pixel value of the at least one mapping point and a preset pixel threshold value; and(6) obtaining an outer contour boundary line of the target layer by connecting the outer ...

ORIENTATION BASED 3D MODEL SECTION THICKNESS DETERMINATIONS

According to examples, an apparatus may include a processor and a memory on which are stored machine-readable instructions that when executed by the processor, may cause the processor to identify a first orientation of a first surface portion of a three-dimensional (3D) model. The instructions may also cause the processor to, based on the identified first orientation of the first surface portion, determine a first thickness of a first section of a first geological region of the 3D model, the first section being adjacent to the first surface portion, in which a plurality of different orientations of 3D model surface portions are correlated to a plurality of different thicknesses. The instructions may further cause the processor to define the first section of the first geological region to have the determined first thickness. 1. An apparatus comprising:a processor; and identify a first orientation of a first surface portion of a first geological region of a three-dimensional (3D) model;', 'based on the identified first orientation of the first surface portion, determine a first thickness of a first section of the first geological region, the first section being adjacent to the first surface portion, wherein a plurality of different orientations of surface portions are correlated to a plurality of different thicknesses; and', 'define the first section of the first geological region to have the determined first thickness., 'a non-transitory computer readable medium on which is stored instructions that when executed by the processor, are to cause the processor to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the instructions are further to cause the processor to:identify a second orientation of a second surface portion of the first geological region;based on the identified second orientation of the second surface portion, determine a second thickness of a second section of the first geological region, the second section being adjacent to the second surface portion and the second ...

Systems, Methods, and Media for Manufacturing Processes

A manufacturing system is disclosed herein. The manufacturing system includes one or more stations, a monitoring platform, and a control module. Each station of the one or more stations is configured to perform at least one step in a multi-step manufacturing process for a product. The monitoring platform is configured to monitor progression of the product throughout the multi-step manufacturing process. The control module is configured to dynamically adjust processing parameters of each step of the multi-step manufacturing process to achieve a desired final quality metric for the product. 1. A manufacturing system , comprising:one or more stations, each station configured to perform at least one step in a multi-step manufacturing process for a product;a monitoring platform configured to monitor progression of the product throughout the multi-step manufacturing process; and receiving, from the monitoring platform, an input associated with the product at a step of the multi-step manufacturing process;', 'generating, by the control module, a state encoding for the product based on the input;', 'determining, by the control module, based on the state encoding and the image of the product that the final quality metric is not within a range of acceptable values; and', 'based on the determining, adjusting by the control module, control logic for at least a following station, wherein the adjusting comprising a corrective action to be performed by the following station., 'a control module configured to dynamically adjust processing parameters of each step of the multi-step manufacturing process to achieve a desired final quality metric for the product, the control module configured to perform operations, comprising2. The manufacturing system of claim 1 , wherein the final quality metric cannot be measured until processing of the product is complete.3. The manufacturing system of claim 1 , wherein adjusting claim 1 , by the control module claim 1 , the control logic for at ...

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING-BASED LOW-PROFILE INDUCTOR

A core includes a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. The first layer has a first surface, a second surface, and a first recessed pattern extending from the second surface of the first layer toward the first surface of the first layer. The second layer has a third surface, a fourth surface, a second recessed pattern extending from the third surface of the second layer toward the fourth surface of the second layer, and a third recessed pattern extending from the fourth surface of the second layer toward the third surface of the second layer. The third layer has a fifth surface, a sixth surface, and a fourth recessed pattern extending from the fifth surface of the third layer toward the sixth surface of the third layer. The second layer is disposed between the first and third layers such that the second surface of the first layer faces the third surface of the second layer and the fourth surface of the second layer faces the fifth surface of the third layer. The first and second recessed patterns correspond to one another and are configured to receive a coil. The first, second, and third layers have non-uniform magnetic permeabilities. 1. A core , comprising:a first layer having a first surface, a second surface, and a first recessed pattern extending from the second surface of the first layer toward the first surface of the first layer;a second layer having a third surface, a fourth surface, a second recessed pattern extending from the third surface of the second layer toward the fourth surface of the second layer, and a third recessed pattern extending from the fourth surface of the second layer toward the third surface of the second layer; anda third layer comprising a fifth surface, a sixth surface, and a fourth recessed pattern extending from the fifth surface of the third layer toward the sixth surface of the third layer;wherein the second layer is disposed between the first and third layers such that the second surface of the first layer faces the ...

THREE DIMENSIONAL PRINTING VEHICLE-BASED AUTO-CORRECTION IN A STRUCTURE

A method, computer system, and a computer program product for identifying and rectifying one or more defects on a structure is provided. The present invention may include identifying the one or more defects on the structure. The present invention may then include dynamically creating one or more magnetic paths for one or more 3D printer vehicles to travel to one or more locations of the identified one or more defects associated with the structure, wherein one or more temporary magnetic coil arrays associated with the structure are utilized to create the one or more magnetic paths. The present may further include rectifying the identified one or more defects on the structured by utilizing the one or more 3D printer vehicles, wherein the one or more 3D printer vehicles utilize 3D printing methods to rectify the identified one or more defects on the structure. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:identifying one or more defects on a structure; 'wherein one or more temporary magnetic coil arrays associated with the structure are utilized to create the one or more magnetic paths; and', 'dynamically creating one or more magnetic paths for one or more 3D printer vehicles to travel to one or more locations of the identified one or more defects associated with the structure,'} 'wherein the one or more 3D printer vehicles utilize 3D printing methods to rectify the identified one or more defects on the structure.', 'rectifying the identified one or more defects on the structured by utilizing the one or more 3D printer vehicles,'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein identifying the one or more defects on the structure claim 1 , further comprises:analyzing the structure by utilizing an external computing device; andin response to determining a presence of the one or more defects on the structure, identifying a plurality of defect data associated with the one or more defects.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:identifying the one or more 3D printer vehicles to ...

Three-dimensional printing systems

Examples relate to defining layers for generating three-dimensional objects. In the examples herein, a grid is obtained to represent a layer of a three-dimensional object. A boundary portion of the grid is defined, representing a surface portion of the three-dimensional object. A binding agent load is assigned to the boundary portion based on first pattern. An interior portion of the grid is defined. A coalescing agent load is assigned to the interior portion based on a second pattern.

Narrow angle hot end for three dimensional (3d) printer

A hot end associated with an extruder for a Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) three dimensional (3D) printer includes, in at least one aspect of the subject matter described in this specification: a heater; a temperature sensor coupled with the heater; an FFF material delivery channel; a heat sink coupled with the FFF material delivery channel; a nozzle coupled with the FFF material delivery channel and with the heater, the nozzle having a total included angle of less than or equal to sixty degrees and greater than or equal to ten degrees, with respect to a nozzle target point; and a cooling delivery system for at least the heat sink; where the heat sink, the heater, the temperature sensor, the FFF material delivery channel, the nozzle, and the cooling delivery system are all contained within a volume defined by the total included angle with respect to the nozzle target point.

ONSITE MOBILE MANUFACTURING PLATFORM

A method of manufacturing a component of a water infrastructure system can include carrying a mobile manufacturing platform with a vehicle from a storage site to a worksite located remotely from the storage site, the mobile manufacturing platform including a control unit; and a manufacturing unit operatively coupled to the control unit; sending the solid model of a first component or an equivalent thereof to the manufacturing unit; fabricating a second component using an automated manufacturing process based on the solid model of the first component saved on a computer-readable storage medium operatively coupled to the control unit; and returning the system from the worksite to the storage site. 1. A mobile manufacturing system comprising:a control unit configured for ready portable transport via a vehicle from a storage site to a worksite and then back to the storage site, the worksite located remotely from the storage site;a three-dimensional scanner operatively coupled to the control unit and configured for portable transport via the vehicle to the worksite, the scanner configured to convert geometry of a first component of a water infrastructure system into electronic data based on a physical scan of the first component, a one of the scanner and the control unit comprising a converter configured to convert the data into a three-dimensional solid model of the first component; anda manufacturing unit operatively coupled to the control unit and configured for ready portable transport via the vehicle to the worksite, the manufacturing unit configured to fabricate a second component of the water infrastructure system using an automated manufacturing process based on the solid model of the first component.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the control unit is configured to operatively couple to a server comprising a computer-readable storage medium claim 1 , the computer-readable storage medium configured to selectively store data sufficient for defining at least a ...

PARAMETRIC PORTRAITURE DESIGN AND CUSTOMIZATION SYSTEM

An interactive online platform for the personalization, purchase, and delivery of personalized creative sculptures and designs is provided. The parametric portraiture design and customization system combines CAD solutions, WebGL technology, and 3D artist software to produce creative sculptures and an interactive space for the personalization of these creative portraiture sculptures and designs. The individual resemblance for the creative designs is developed through upload of scans or photos. The resemblance is then embedded into sculpture designs that can be personalized to capture valued experiences. 1. A method for producing a parametric portraiture assembly , comprising:providing a parametric portraiture assembly system;uploading of one or more three-dimensional images to the parametric portraiture assembly system;the parametric portraiture assembly system providing a product customizer feature configured to receive inputted customization information;the parametric portraiture assembly system operatively associated with an additive manufacture device and a supply or a generation of organic forms and/or mechanical forms; andadditively manufacturing organic forms and mechanical forms to produce the parametric portraiture assembly based in part on the one or more three-dimensional images and embodying the inputted customization information in one or more assembly component of the parametric portraiture assembly.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the inputted customization information includes texture and material.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the inputted customization information includes one or more colors.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the inputted customization information includes an engraving text.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the inputted customization information includes a photo or scan.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the parametric portraiture assembly system is coupled to a distribution platform.7. The method of claim 1 , further ...

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PART AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

A system and method for authenticating additive-manufactured parts using digital fingerprints. The additive-manufactured parts may be parts in which material is added under computer control to build up a three-dimensional object, such as using 3D printing. 1. A method , comprising:providing a database system having a processor and a data store;storing, in the data store of the database system, a first digital fingerprint of a first physical object made by an additive manufacturing process, the first digital fingerprint based on first digital image data of at least a portion of a surface of the first physical object, wherein the first digital fingerprint identifies features resulting from the additive manufacturing process;receiving a target digital fingerprint, wherein the target digital fingerprint is based on second digital image data of at least a portion of a surface of a target physical object, wherein the target digital fingerprint identifies features resulting from an additive manufacturing process used to make the target physical object;querying the data store based on the target digital fingerprint to identify a stored digital fingerprint that matches the target digital fingerprint within a predetermined similarity threshold; andin the database system, responsive to identifying a stored digital fingerprint that matches the target digital fingerprint within the predetermined similarity threshold, generating an output that indicates that the target physical object is the first physical object.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the features of the additive manufacturing are one or more of a random feature claim 1 , a pseudo-random feature claim 1 , and an accidental feature resulting from the additive manufacturing process.3. A method comprising:scanning a first object created by an additive manufacturing process to generate first image data;processing the first image data to form a digital fingerprint of the first object, so that the digital fingerprint ...

MOBILE PRINTING ROBOT SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD TO AUTOMATICALLY PRINT CONSTRUCTION TRADE INFORMATION FOR PRINTED LAYOUT LINES

A mobile printing robot prints a building layout on a construction surface. The building layout has lines that are printed. The mobile printing robot also prints additional line attribute information to aid construction crews. This may include a description of line type (e.g. control line, wall type, etc.). It may also include information on offset as another example. As still another example, directional information may be printed for a line. As still another example, mandatory or voluntary construction details, such materials to be used for implementing features associated with the layout lines, may be printed. 1. A mobile printing robot system to print a building layout having a plurality of different layout line types with regards to their use by construction crews , the mobile printing robot system , comprising: a controller,', 'a drive system, and', 'a printing system;, 'a mobile robot, including'}the system including at least one computing device to generate line type attribute information printed inline with one or more lines of the building layout in a single pass of printing by the mobile printing robot.2. The mobile printing robot of claim 1 , wherein the line type attribute information comprises at least one of: text claim 1 , geometric symbols claim 1 , line gaps claim 1 , dashes claim 1 , colors claim 1 , and numbers.3. The mobile printing robot of claim 1 , wherein in response to a user input claim 1 , a line of the layout is offset and the line attribute information comprises offset attributes.4. The mobile printing robot of claim 1 , wherein line type attribute information is determined based on attributes of CAD files of the building layout.5. The mobile printing robot of claim 1 , wherein the layout line is printed as a sequence of line segments and label sections having line type attribute information embedded in the label.6. The mobile printing robot of claim 5 , wherein a position or frequency of the line segments and label sections ...

Network Portal for 3D Printable Structures

A method includes receiving a plurality of design files at a computer-based system, wherein each of the design files is indicative of a respective structural design and a structural value associated with the respective structural design, causing a three-dimensional representation of at least a portion of the structural designs to be displayed to a user, causing a cost value to be displayed to the user for each of the displayed structural designs, receiving a user selection of a first structural design of the displayed structural designs, generating an additive manufacturing file indicative of the first structural design in a predefined format, wherein the predefined format enables the processing of the additive manufacturing file into a physical structure through an additive manufacturing process, and transmitting the selected first structural design in the predefined format. 1. A method comprising:receiving a plurality of design files at a computer-based system, wherein each of the design files is indicative of a respective structural design and a structural value associated with the respective structural design;causing a graphical representation of at least a portion of the structural designs to be displayed to a user;causing a cost value to be displayed to the user for each of the displayed structural designs, wherein the cost value is based at least on associated the structural value for each of the displayed structural designs;receiving a user selection of a first structural design of the displayed structural designs;generating an additive manufacturing file indicative of the first structural design in a predefined format, wherein the predefined format enables the processing of the additive manufacturing file into a physical structure through an additive manufacturing process; andtransmitting the selected first structural design in the predefined format.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the additive manufacturing file is configured to be processed by an ...

CLOUD COMPUTING SYSTEM, VEHICLE CLOUD PROCESSING DEVICE AND METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH

A cloud computing system includes a network interface for interfacing with a wide area network. At least one wireless transceiver engages in bidirectional communication with a plurality of vehicle cloud processing devices within a corresponding plurality of vehicles in at least one vehicle aggregation location. A network control device receives requests for at least one cloud computing service via the wide area network and facilitates the at least one cloud computing service via the bidirectional communication with the plurality of vehicle cloud processing devices. 1. A method comprising:aggregating a plurality of cloud processing devices at a vehicle aggregation location, wherein the vehicle aggregation location is a healthcare facility, wherein the plurality of cloud processing devices aggregated at the healthcare facility includes a plurality of three-dimensional (3D) fabrication devices in one or more vehicles, wherein each of the 3D fabrication devices includes a biosynthesis device, bio-sequencing device, bioinformatics device or three-dimensional printer that produces an object or article in the one or more vehicles, wherein the object or article is a medical product, and wherein an aggregated time the plurality of cloud processing devices is aggregated at the healthcare facility is generated by direct input from a user interface device of the one or more vehicles;communicating via a network with the aggregated cloud processing devices and client devices for receiving requests for cloud tasks from the client devices wherein each request indicates the object or article to be produced by at least one of the plurality of 3D fabrication devices within the aggregated time the plurality of cloud processing devices is aggregated at the healthcare facility; andscheduling and managing performance of the cloud tasks via the aggregated cloud processing devices aggregated at the healthcare facility based on the aggregated time the plurality of cloud processing devices is ...

TECHNIQUES FOR DESIGNING AND FABRICATING SUPPORT STRUCTURES IN ADDITIVE FABRICATION AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

According to some aspects, techniques are described for generating support structures that may be easily removed after fabrication yet provide sufficient structural support during fabrication. In some cases, the techniques may include tuning an extent to which pillars of a support structure are interconnected to one another in regions proximate to the part. In some cases, the techniques may include fabricating very small contact structures, referred to herein as “hair” supports, in regions of a support structure where it connects with the part. In some cases, the techniques may include adjusting the shapes of members of a support structure proximate to a join between the members so that the cross-sections of the members have conformal edges. 1. A computer-implemented method of generating a support structure for an object represented by a three-dimensional model , the support structure and the object to be fabricated via additive fabrication , the method comprising: a plurality of support pillars;', 'a plurality of contact structures coupling support pillars of the plurality of support pillars to the object; and', 'a plurality of trusses that each couple to one or more of the plurality of support pillars,, 'generating, using at least one processor, a support structure for the object, the support structure comprising a plurality of members that includewherein generating the support structure comprising the plurality of members comprises adjusting a shape of a first member of the plurality of members in a region proximate to a second member of the plurality of members to produce conformal edges between one or more cross-sections of the first member and one or more cross-sections of the second member; andproviding instructions to an additive fabrication device that, when executed by the additive fabrication device, cause the additive fabrication device to fabricate the object and the support structure.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first member is one of the ...

Additive-Manufactured Object Design Supporting Device and Additive-Manufactured Object Design Supporting Method

When the temperature history in a fine mesh is obtained for the entire modeled object, it takes a huge amount of time in calculation. In order to solve the problem, An additive-manufactured object design supporting device, comprising: an analysis unit configured to analyze a modeling process of a macro-region and a micro-region by using a product shape, a material condition, and a modeling condition of a modeled object as input; a temperature history extraction unit configured to extract, from a temperature analysis result of the macro-region, a local temperature history by referring to a database that stores a temperature history of the micro-region; a mapping unit configured to map a structure distribution obtained from a temperature history distribution of the modeled object to the modeled object; and an extraction unit configured to extract a defective structure that does not satisfy a structure condition by using an allowable structure condition as input. 1. An additive-manufactured object design supporting device , comprising:an analysis unit configured to analyze a modeling process of a macro-region and a micro-region by using a product shape, a material condition, and a modeling condition of a modeled object as input;a temperature history extraction unit configured to extract, from a temperature analysis result of the macro-region, a local temperature history by referring to a database that stores a temperature history of the micro-region;a mapping unit configured to map a structure distribution obtained from a temperature history distribution of the modeled object to the modeled object; andan extraction unit configured to extract a defective structure that does not satisfy a structure condition by using an allowable structure condition as input.2. The additive-manufactured object design supporting device according to claim 1 , further comprising:an additional analysis determination unit configured to determine a temperature boundary condition of a local ...

PRODUCTION METHOD AND PRODUCTION APPARATUS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PRODUCT, AND PROGRAM

Using three-dimensional shape data, the shape of a blade, which is an additive manufacturing product, is divided into multiple layers according to the height of a bead. Each layer of the additive manufacturing product that has been divided into multiple layers is divided by fitting regions of a set shape. By determining connecting lines for connecting the divided regions to each other and computing the extension directions of protrusions, planned lines for bead formation along said extension directions are determined. The additive manufacturing product is shaped by forming beads along planned bead formation lines. 1. A method for manufacturing an additively-manufactured object in which an additively-manufactured object comprising a protrusion extending in one direction is built by beads formed by melting and solidifying a filler metal , the method comprising:a slicing step of slicing a shape of the additively-manufactured object into a plurality of layers depending on a height of the beads by using three-dimensional shape data of the additively-manufactured object;a surface dividing step of dividing each of the layers into a plurality of regions by applying a region having a preset set shape to each of the sliced layers;a connection line extracting step of determining a connection line connecting the adjacent regions with each other from one end portion to the other end portion of the protrusion;an extension direction estimating step of determining an extension direction of the protrusion based on the connection line;a bead formation line determining step of determining a formation projected line of the beads by dividing the sliced layers into a plurality of the beads along the extension direction; anda building step of building the additively-manufactured object by forming the beads along the formation projected line of the beads.2. The method for manufacturing an additively-manufactured object according to claim 1 , wherein in the surface dividing step claim 1 , a ...

SUPPORT STRUCTURE CONSTRAINED TOPOLOGY OPTIMIZATION FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Systems and methods for generating designs of objects for additive manufacturing (AM) include a topological optimization framework that facilitates optimized computer generated designs requiring significantly reduced support structures. Towards this end, the concept of ‘support structure topological sensitivity’ is introduced. This is combined with performance sensitivity to result in a TO framework that maximizes performance, subject to support structure constraints. The robustness and efficiency of the proposed method is demonstrated through numerical experiments, and validated through fused deposition modeling, a popular AM process. 1. A method for optimizing an object for additive manufacturing , the object having a first volume of material , the method comprising:receiving electronic data comprising a first design of the object;receiving a support constraint parameter having a value between zero and one;determining a first support volume of a first number of support structures required to support the object during the additive manufacturing, in a build direction, of the object from the first design;performing a first topological optimization of the first design, the first topological optimization being unconstrained as to support volume, to produce a first unconstrained optimized design, the object in the first unconstrained optimized design comprising a first fractional volume of material that is less than the first volume of material;determining a first unconstrained support volume of a second number of support structures required to support the object during the additive manufacturing, in the build direction, of the object from the first unconstrained optimized design;computing a first topological sensitivity, for a performance of the object, to each of one or more topological changes between the first design and the first unconstrained optimized design;computing a second topological sensitivity, for a support structure volume required to perform the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RAPID INSPECTION OF PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD USING MULTIPLE MODALITIES

A multispectral inspection (MSI) device for analyzing an electronic item having a printed circuit board (PCB). An electronic power supply powers the electronic item in accordance with one or more test vectors. An optical imaging scanner, terahertz (THz) imaging scanner, and a functional imaging scanner are each operative to scan the electronic item. An electronic processor is programmed to scan the various scanners and control the power supply to acquire optical, THz, and functional images of the electronic item. The images are combined to form a standard three-dimensional (3D) signature and artificial intelligence (AI) classifiers are applied to the 3D signature to perform non-destructive analyses of the electronic item. 1. A multispectral inspection (MSI) device for inspecting an associated electronic item including a printed circuit board (PCB) , the MSI device comprising:an electronic power supply configured to electrically power the associated electronic item in accordance with one or more test vectors;an optical imaging scanner configured to scan the associated electronic item, wherein the optical imaging scanner has a lateral spatial image resolution of 100 micron or finer;a functional imaging scanner configured to scan the associated electronic item, wherein the functional imaging scanner has a lateral spatial image resolution of 100 micron or finer; and control the optical imaging scanner to acquire an optical image of the associated electronic item; and', 'control the functional imaging scanner and the electronic power supply to acquire one or more functional images of the associated electronic item powered in accord with respective one or more test vectors using the electronic power supply., 'an electronic processor programmed to2. The MSI device of further comprising:a terahertz (THz) imaging scanner configured to scan the associated electronic item, wherein the THz imaging scanner has a lateral spatial image resolution of 500 micron or finer and a depth ...

CREATING AND DESIGNING BIRTHDAY CANDLES

Systems and methods are provided for manufacturing candles. The method includes receiving, using a graphical user interface, a set of candle specifications input by a user, creating a 3-dimensional data file based on the set of candle specifications, printing, using a 3-dimensional printer, one or more models corresponding to one or more pieces of a candle, forming one or more molds corresponding to the one or more models, casting one or more wax pieces using the molds, and assembling the one or more wax pieces. 1. A method for manufacturing candles , comprising:receiving, using a graphical user interface, a set of candle specifications input by a user;creating a 3-dimensional data file based on the set of candle specifications;printing, using a 3-dimensional printer, one or more models corresponding to one or more pieces of a candle;forming one or more molds corresponding to the one or more models;casting one or more wax pieces using the molds; andassembling the one or more wax pieces.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the set of candle specifications includes one or more input variables selected from the group consisting of:wax type;candle size;lettering;numbering;visual graphics;wick type;shape of candle; andnumber of wicks.3. The method as recited in claim 2 , wherein the visual graphics include one or more image files.4. The method as recited in claim 3 , wherein the receiving further includes:uploading the one or more image files.5. The method as recited in claim 2 , further comprising:printing the visual graphics onto the candle.6. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the graphical user interface is housed on a mobile electronic device.7. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the 3-dimensional printer is a stereolithographic printer.8. The method as recited in claim 7 , wherein the one or more models include one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: plastic resin; and laser sintered nylon.9. The method as recited in ...

OPTIMIZING SUPPORT STRUCTURES FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

According to some embodiments, an industrial asset item definition data store may contain at least one electronic record defining the industrial asset item. An automated support structure creation platform may include a support structure optimization computer processor. The automated support structure optimization computer processor may, for example, be adapted to automatically create support structure geometry data associated with an additive printing process for the industrial asset item. The creation may be performed, according to some embodiments, via an iterative loop between a build process simulation engine and a topology optimization engine. 1. A system to facilitate creation of an industrial asset item , comprising:an industrial asset item definition data store containing at least one electronic record defining the industrial asset item; and a communication port to receive data defining the industrial asset item, and', 'a support structure optimization computer processor coupled to the communication port and adapted to automatically create support structure geometry data associated with an additive printing process for the industrial asset item, wherein said creation is performed via an iterative loop between a build process simulation engine and a topology optimization engine., 'an automated support structure creation platform, coupled to the industrial asset item definition data store, including2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the build process simulation engine simulates a build process associated with the additive printing process to correlate displacement values with surface areas of the industrial asset item and establish distortion constraints.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the build process simulation engine utilizes a thermal distortion model.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the build process simulation engine determines structural stiffness and thermal pathway characteristics.5. The system of claim 2 , wherein the topology optimization ...

FUNCTIONAL 3-D: OPTIMIZED LATTICE PARTITIONING OF SOLID 3-D MODELS TO CONTROL MECHANICAL PROPERTIES FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

A computer-implemented method of optimized lattice partitioning of solid 3-D models for additive manufacturing includes a computer receiving a 3-D model of an object to be printed and functional specifications indicating desired mechanical properties for portions of the object. The computer generates a plurality of lattice template structures based on the 3-D model and a uniform grid structure of an internal surface of the object. The computer determines material behaviors for each of the plurality of lattice template structures using the functional specifications and assigns the lattice template structures to locations in the uniform grid structure based on the material behaviors of the lattice template structures, thereby yielding a printable lattice. 1. A computer-implemented method of optimized lattice partitioning of solid 3-D models for additive manufacturing , the method comprising:receiving, by a computer, a 3-D model of an object to be printed;receiving, by the computer, functional specifications indicating desired mechanical properties for portions of the object;generating, by the computer, a plurality of lattice template structures based on the 3-D model;generating, by the computer, a uniform grid structure of an internal surface of the object;determining, by the computer, material behaviors for each of the plurality of lattice template structures using the functional specifications;assigning, by the computer, the plurality of lattice template structures to locations in the uniform grid structure based on the material behaviors of the lattice template structures, thereby yielding a printable lattice.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the 3-D model comprises a computer-aided design (CAD) model of the object.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the material behaviors for each of the plurality of lattice template structures are determined by simulating the material behaviors of each lattice template structure at object scale with periodic boundary conditions.4 ...

MODELING DEVICES USED IN GUIDED BONE AND TISSUE REGENERATION

This disclosure describes manufacturing of a device configured to guide bone and tissue regeneration for a bone defect. A method may include receiving a three-dimensional digital model or scan representing an anatomical feature to be repaired, generating a simulated membrane using the three-dimensional model, the simulated membrane being configured to cover the anatomical feature to be repaired, generating a digital two-dimensional flattened version of the simulated membrane, and generating code or instructions configured to cause a three-dimensional printer or milling device to produce a trimming guide that includes an opening corresponding to the flattened version of the simulated membrane and that further includes a cut-out configured to hold a premanufactured membrane. The trimming guide may be operative as a guide for marking or cutting the premanufactured membrane through the opening while the premanufactured membrane is held in the cut-out. 1. A method for manufacturing a device configured to guide bone and tissue regeneration , comprising:receiving a three-dimensional digital model or scan representing an anatomical feature to be repaired;generating a simulated membrane using the three-dimensional model or scan, the simulated membrane being configured to cover the anatomical feature to be repaired;manufacturing or customizing the device to match physical structure of the simulated membrane; andgenerating a drilling template for drilling one or more holes in the device to be used for fixing the device to bone adjacent to the anatomical feature to be repaired.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein manufacturing the device comprises:producing a template corresponding to the simulated membrane; andcutting a premanufactured membrane according to the template to obtain the device.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:generating a digital two-dimensional flattened version of the simulated membrane;producing a 3D printed or milled trimming guide that includes an ...

DYNAMIC SLICING METHOD FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING FORMING WITH VARIABLE FORMING DIRECTION

An EBM variable-direction formation dynamic slicing method in cooperation with an 840D digital control system includes: creating a vertex array object, adjusting a projection matrix to a slice height, outputting a binary image of a two-dimensional cross-section; obtaining, by means of two-dimensional contour extraction, data of a contour line from the binary image, outputting coordinates of a closed contour, and connecting all adjacent coordinates into a straight line to form a closed curve; when a triangle tolerance is 1, dividing contour data into a straight line part and a curve part by taking a starting point of small straight lines with an angle of 140° therebetween as a dividing point, removing adjacent points, repeated points and internal points of a same straight line, and performing segmentation fitting on curve parts of the slice data, and then performing dynamic slicing through the 840D numerical control system. 1. An EBM variable-direction formation dynamic slicing method in cooperation with an 840D numerical control system , comprising:step S1: loading an STL file, creating a vertex array object (VAO), turning on a template buffer, adjusting a projection matrix to a slice height in rendering of a three-dimensional (3D) model, traversing all pixels in a field of view sequentially by determining an intersection between a viewpoint and a voxel using a reverse ray tracing algorithm, reading image data from pixels at a set height, and outputting a binary image of a two-dimensional cross-section;step S2: obtaining, by means of two-dimensional contour extraction, data of a contour line from the binary image obtained in the step S1, outputting coordinates of a closed contour, and connecting all adjacent coordinates into a straight line in such a manner that respective straight lines are connected end to end to form a closed curve; andstep S3: when a triangle tolerance is 1, dividing contour data into a straight line part and a curve part by taking a starting ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING AN ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE

The present embodiments, discloses a system and method for generating an aesthetic appliance including a clinical site having a plurality of imaging devices to capture digital imagery of a patient. A computing device receives the digital imagery and transmits the imagery, via a network, to an aesthetic appliance production site. The aesthetic appliance production site includes an aesthetic appliance production device configured to produce the aesthetic appliance. 1. A system for generating an aesthetic appliance , the system comprising:a. a clinical site having a plurality of imaging devices to capture digital imagery of a patient;b. a computing device to receive the digital imagery; andc. a network communicatively coupling the computing device and an aesthetic appliance production site including an appliance generation device and an aesthetic appliance production device configured to produce an aesthetic appliance.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computing device is a personal electronic device.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the digital imagery includes at least the following: a frontal facial image claim 1 , a 12 O'clock image claim 1 , and an occlusal view image.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the occlusal view image is an intraoral scan of the patient.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the aesthetic appliance production device is a 3D printer or a milling machine.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the aesthetic appliance production device is provided at the clinical site claim 5 , wherein the aesthetic appliance production device is in operable communication with the computing device to receive the dentition simulation therefrom.7. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a method having the steps of:a. capturing via the plurality of imaging devices, a plurality of digital imagery of the patient;b. transmitting the digital imagery to the computing device via a processor coupled thereto;c. calibrating the digital imagery;d. selecting a template;e. ...

NUMERICAL CONTROLLER

A numerical controller includes an optimum data amount calculation unit that calculates an optimum value of at least one of the number of vertices and the number of polygons of a workpiece after machining, where the number of vertices or the number of polygons are extracted from the CAD data, a three-dimensional data reduction unit that reduces the number of vertices or the number of polygons of the workpiece after machining extracted from the CAD data, a three-dimensional model generation unit that generates a three-dimensional model of the workpiece after machining based on the vertices or the polygons reduced, and a display unit that generates display data for displaying the three-dimensional model and display the generated display data on the display device. 1. A numerical controller that displays , on a display device , a three-dimensional model of a workpiece after machining based on CAD data in association with a machining program generated based on the CAD data , the numerical controller comprising:an optimum data amount calculation unit that calculates an optimum value of at least one of the number of vertices and the number of polygons of a workpiece after machining, the number of vertices or the number of polygons being extracted from the CAD data;a three-dimensional data reduction unit that reduces the number of vertices or the number of polygons of the workpiece after machining extracted from the CAD data based on the optimum value of the number of vertices or the number of polygons of the workpiece after machining calculated by the optimum data amount calculation unit;a three-dimensional model generation unit that generates a three-dimensional model of the workpiece after machining based on the vertices or the polygons reduced by the three-dimensional data reduction unit; anda display unit that generates display data for displaying the three-dimensional model generated by the three-dimensional model generation unit and display the generated display ...

CONVOLUTIONAL NEURAL NETWORK EVALUATION OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING IMAGES, AND ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM BASED THEREON

An additive manufacturing system uses a trained artificial intelligence module as part of a closed-loop control structure for adjusting the initial set of build parameters in-process to improve part quality. The closed-loop control structure includes a slow control loop taking into account in-process build layer images, and may include fast control loop taking into account melt pool monitoring data. The artificial intelligence module is trained using outputs from a plurality of convolutional neural networks (CNNs) tasked with evaluating build layer images captured in-process and images of finished parts captured post-process. The post process images may include two-dimensional images of sectioned finished parts and three-dimensional CAT scan images of finished parts. 1. An additive manufacturing system for building a part layer-by-layer according to an additive manufacturing build process , the additive manufacturing system comprising:an additive manufacturing machine including a powder bed and an energy source, wherein a beam of energy from the energy source is scanned relative to a layer of powder in the powder bed to build each layer of the part by fusion;a build parameter configuration file storing an initial set of build parameters for building the part in the additive manufacturing machine, wherein the initial set of build parameters is based at least in part on a geometric model of the part;a closed-loop control structure for adjusting the initial set of build parameters in-process, the closed loop control structure including a slow control loop having a trained artificial intelligence module; anda build layer image sensor arranged to acquire layer images of the part layers in-process;wherein the initial set of build parameters, a time-based sequence of adjusted build parameters corresponding to the build process, and the layer images are transmitted as inputs to the trained artificial intelligence module.2. The additive manufacturing system according to ...

Three-Dimensional Printing Using Fast STL File Conversion

Methods are provided for solid free-form fabrication of an article without using a slice stack file quickly and efficiently—in terms of computational resources—converting STL files representing an article or articles to be built by SFFF without the use of a conventional slicing program. An application program interface (“API”) is used to generate a bitmap corresponding to each particular layer of the article that is to be printed directly from the article's STL file. This conversion may done essentially in real time immediately before the particular layer is to be printed. The bitmap is used in configuring the printing instructions for the SFFF printing mechanism to print that particular layer. 1. A process for making an article by solid free-form fabrication , the process including the steps of:a) providing an STL file containing a model of the article;{'b': '1', 'claim-text': i) clear depth and color buffers;', 'ii) enable depth testing;', 'iii) set up a top or bottom view orthographic projection;', {'b': '1', 'iv) set background color to a first color, C;'}, {'sub': n', 'n', 'n, 'v) clip the model with a horizontal clipping plane at a desired height, Z, to disregard all article geometry above Zwhen the orthographic projection was set to be a top view or to disregard all model geometry below Zwhen the orthographic projection was set to be a bottom view;'}, 'vi) cull interior faces of the model;', {'b': '1', 'vii) render the model in C;'}, 'viii) cull exterior faces of the model;', {'b': '2', 'ix) render the model in a second color, C; and'}, {'b': '1', 'x) scene finalize to BM;'}, {'b': '1', 'xi) utilize BM for printing the at least one layer.'}], 'b) for at least one print layer of the article, use an application programming interface to instruct a rendering system to use a first bitmap, BM, as a target and'}2. The process of claim 1 , wherein Step (b) is performed for each print layer of the article.3. The process of claim 1 , further comprising the step of ...

Method For Design And Manufacture of Compliant Prosthetic Foot

A compliant prosthetic foot is designed and fabricated by combining a compliant mechanism optimization technique with a calculation of low leg trajectory error under a reference loading condition. The compliant mechanism optimization technique includes a set of determinants for the compliant prosthetic foot. An optimized set of determinants of the compliant prosthetic foot is formed that minimizes the lower leg trajectory error relative to a target kinematic data set. The compliant prosthetic foot is then fabricated in conformance with the optimized set of determinants.

METHOD FOR FABRICATING A PHYSICAL SIMULATION DEVICE, SIMULATION DEVICE AND SIMULATION SYSTEM

A method for fabricating a physical simulation device of an internal element of interest () located inside an object. The method comprises the steps of: receiving one non-destructive measurements of an imaged region, determining a three dimensional model of the imaged region () and materials of the object in locations of the three dimensional model, generating first and second volumetric models () from the three dimensional model, computing a deformed configuration of the first volumetric model under predefined loads and constraints on the basis of assigned intrinsic material properties, assigning to elementary volumetric elements of the second volumetric model () materials on the basis of the deformed configuration of the first volumetric model, fabricating a simulation device of the internal element of interest according to the second volumetric model () with the assigned materials.

CUSTOMIZED PRODUCTION

An example system includes a standardized production portion to provide a set of standardized components and a customized production portion to provide a set of customized components. Each standardized component of the set of standardized components is substantially identical to one another, and each customized component of the set of customized components is selected from at least two different custom options. Each customized component includes at least a first portion of a customized part and an associated descriptor. Each customized component is physically coupled to a standardized component. 1. A system , comprising:a standardized production portion to provide a set of standardized components, each standardized component of the set of standardized components being substantially identical to one another; anda customized production portion to provide a set of customized components, each customized component of the set of customized components being selected from at least two different custom options, each customized component including at least a first portion of a customized part and an associated descriptor,wherein each customized component is physically coupled to a standardized component.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the customized production portion is a three-dimensional printer.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the descriptor includes at least one of trademark information claim 1 , patent information claim 1 , warranty information claim 1 , a collector card claim 1 , reward information or safety information.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the standardized component is a packaging or production framework.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the standardized component includes a packaging framework and at least a second portion of the customized part.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the packaging framework includes at least one fitting for automation in at least one of production claim 5 , shipping or finishing.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein at ...

DATA PROCESSING DEVICE FOR GENERATING MICROSTRUCTURES WITH ORTHOTROPIC ELASTIC PROPERTIES

The invention relates to a device designed to determine manufacturing data for producing objects that have variable, freely orientable orthotropic elasticity characteristics, by calculating data relating to grains of branches, which combined define branches, the number of grains of branches and the thickness of each branch being related to the desired elasticity characteristics. 1. A data processing device for manufacturing foam , comprising a memory arranged to receive location data designating a location and a volume element containing this location , and a generator arranged to determine additive manufacturing data indicating if a location associated with the location data is empty or full , characterized in that:the memory is arranged to receive density data, deformation data and radius data, and in thatthe generator is arranged to calculate, for a given location designated by location data, branch grain data designating locations of branch grains of a set of branch grains associated with the given location,the generator is arranged to determine said branch grain locations in a plurality of volume elements comprising the volume element containing the given location on the one hand and volume elements selected in a vicinity of the volume element containing the given location on the other hand, each volume element receiving a number of branch grains drawn from density data associated with this volume element,the generator is also arranged to calculate a measurement between a first branch grain and a second branch grain from the distance between the location of the first branch grain on the one hand and the second branch grain on the other hand, by weighting this distance as a function of deformation data associated with the first branch grain and with the second branch grain,the generator is also arranged to select at least two branch grains for each branch grain, such that these at least two branch grains are the closest neighbors according to the measurement ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A 3D-PRINTING DEVICE AND 3D-PRINTING DEVICE

The present invention provides an enhanced setup of a 3D-printing device, especially to a laser powder bed fusion 3D-printing device. It is for this purpose, that data relating to previously printed products are stored in a database. When a new product is to be printed, the features of the new product are matched with features of previously printed products stored in the database. Accordingly, a suggestion for setting-up the 3D-printing device based on corresponding previously printed products and their setup parameters can be automatically determined and applied to the 3D-printing device. 1. An apparatus for controlling a 3D-printing device , comprising:a database adapted to store construction data of previously manufactured products and manufacturing parameters related to the previously manufactured products;a data analyzer adapted to receive construction data of a product to be manufactured and to identify similarities between the construction data of the product to be manufactured and the construction data of previously manufactured products stored in the database;a configurator adapted to retrieve, from the database, manufacturing parameters of products having a similarity with the product to be manufactured and to determine setup parameters for the product to be manufactured based on the retrieved manufacturing parameters.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the manufacturing parameters comprise setup parameters of the 3D-printing device claim 1 , an orientation of the product in the 3D-printing device claim 1 , a specification of raw materials claim 1 , parameters specifying a result of the manufactured product claim 1 , a time period for manufacturing the product or costs for manufacturing the product.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the manufacturing parameters further comprise a release version of the manufacturing parameters or a history of amendments applied to the manufacturing parameters of a product.4. The apparatus according ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING OF COLLIMATORS USING ADDITIVE APPROACHES

A method of manufacturing a collimator () on a three-dimensional printer () includes obtaining design specifications () for the collimator, the design specifications including a channel perimeter pattern and an overall collimator thickness, determining a first quantity of deposit layer permutation types based on the channel perimeter pattern, determining a respective second quantity of permutation layer elements () for each respective one of the deposit layer permutations, generating respective sets of sequences for each respective one of the deposit layer permutations, the number of sets equal to the respective second quantity for the corresponding deposit layer permutations, assembling the respective sets of sequences into a three-dimensional print file (), providing the three-dimensional file to the three-dimensional printer, and manufacturing the collimator by depositing additive layers of material based on contents of the three-dimensional file. A system for implementing the method and a non-transitory computer-readable medium are also disclosed. 1134510. A method of manufacturing a collimator () on a three-dimensional printer () , the method comprising:{'b': '536', 'obtaining design specifications () for the collimator, the design specifications including a channel perimeter pattern and an overall collimator thickness;'}determining a first quantity of deposit layer permutation types based on the channel perimeter pattern;{'b': 310', '320', '330, 'determining a respective second quantity of permutation layer elements (, , ) for each respective one of the deposit layer permutations;'}generating respective sets of sequences for each respective one of the deposit layer permutations, the number of sets equal to the respective second quantity for the corresponding deposit layer permutations;{'b': '538', 'assembling the respective sets of sequences into a three-dimensional print file (),'}providing the three-dimensional file to the three-dimensional printer; ...

System, method, and computer program for creating united cellular lattice structure

A method for generating a computer-based united cellular lattice structure includes dividing a part volume into a number of adjacent subvolumes each having a side combination corresponding to a number and orientation of adjoining sides and non-adjoining sides. A modified lattice cell may be generated from a base lattice cell for each side combination of the subvolumes such that each modified lattice cell has face surfaces on faces thereof corresponding to non-adjoining sides and does not have face surfaces on faces thereof corresponding to adjoining sides. Copies of the modified lattice cells may then be generated and inserted into corresponding subvolumes such that the faces of the modified lattice cell copies having face surfaces are positioned along non-adjoining sides of the subvolumes and faces of the modified lattice cell copies not having face surfaces are positioned along adjoining sides of the subvolumes.

SECURE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTE MANUFACTURING

A manufacturing system for securely and remotely manufacturing a three-dimensional (3D) object can include the mechanical processing machine, a security module, and a system server. The mechanical processing machine can be configured to manufacture the 3D object. The security module can be configured to transmit the machine instructions to the mechanical processing machine. The system server can include a processor, a memory, and a marketplace subsystem. The memory can have a tangible, non-transitory computer readable medium with processer-executable instructions stored thereon. The marketplace can include a content creator module and a user module. The content creator module can be configured to receive and store at least one of 3D object data, interfacing settings, the machine instructions, and combinations thereof. The mechanical processing machine does not receive the 3D object data. 1. A manufacturing system for securely and remotely manufacturing a three-dimensional (3D) object , comprising:a mechanical processing machine configured to manufacture the 3D object;a security module in communication with the mechanical processing machine, the security module configured to transmit machine instructions to the mechanical processing machine, the machine instructions configured to direct the mechanical processing machine how to manufacture the 3D object; anda system server in communication with the security module, the system server having a processor, a memory, and a marketplace subsystem, the memory including a tangible, non-transitory computer readable medium with processor-executable instructions stored thereon, the marketplace subsystem having a content creator module and a user module, the content creator module configured to receive and store at least one of 3D object data, interfacing settings, the machine instructions, and combinations thereof, the user module configured to permit a user to order a manufacturing of the 3D object;wherein the mechanical ...

METHOD OF PRINTING A CONTOURED OBJECT USING COLOR AND STRUCTURAL LAYERS

A method of printing a three-dimensional color object having a contoured surface onto a substrate includes printing color ink layers and structural ink layers. A color ink layer is printed onto the substrate. Structural ink layers are printed onto the color ink layer to build the three-dimensional shape of the object. The contoured surface is formed from varying the heights of pixel columns in the printing information. The heights of the pixel columns may be varied by printing different numbers of layers in adjacent columns or by printing the same number of layers in adjacent columns where some pixels in a column have different thicknesses than other pixels in the column. 1. A method of printing a three-dimensional object onto a base using a printing system , the method comprising: a first target thickness for a first region of the three-dimensional object;', 'a predefined structural layer thickness for a printed layer; and', 'color layer information for each of a first color layer and a second color layer;, 'receiving at the printing systemreceiving the base at the printing system;calculating a number of structural layers to be printed to achieve the first target thickness for the first region based on the predefined structural layer thickness;printing the first color layer onto the base using the received color layer information for the first color layer;printing a first set of structural layers onto the first color layer, a number of layers in the first set of structural layers in the first region being equal to the calculated number of structural layers and each layer in the first set of structural layers having the predefined structural layer thickness; andprinting the second color layer onto the first set of structural layers using the received color layer information for the second color layer;wherein a second set of structural layers in a second region that is adjacent to the first region is printed to achieve a second target thickness that is different than ...