Patent classifications
B28B1/00
System and method for forming surface designs in hard-setting materials
Provided is a system, method, and apparatus for forming surface designs in hard-setting materials. The method includes depositing a hard-setting material mix to create a construction component, controlling a movable unit to manipulate a surface of the construction component with a first profile tool arranged on the movable unit based on surface design data before the hard-setting material mix sets, and controlling the movable unit or at least one other movable unit to manipulate the surface of the construction component with a second profile tool arranged on the movable unit or the at least one other movable unit based on the surface design data before the hard-setting material mix sets, wherein the second profile tool comprises a blade edge and a trowel edge.
MANUFACTURING SYSTEM FOR ADDITIVE PRODUCTION OF COMPONENTS, AND METHOD
The invention relates to a manufacturing system (1) for additively producing concrete components, in particular for carrying out a spraying process for additively producing concrete components, a method for additively producing a concrete component, in particular using a shotcrete process, and a method for setting up a manufacturing system (1). In particular, the invention relates to a manufacturing system (1) for the additive production of structural components, preferably concrete structural components, in particular for carrying out a spraying process, preferably a shotcrete process, for the additive production of structural components, preferably concrete structural components, comprising a first manufacturing module (100) having a mixing unit (106) for producing a composite material, preferably a concrete, in particular by mixing a first material component, preferably a first concrete component, and a second material component, preferably a second concrete component, and a second manufacturing module (200) with a first handling unit (212) for additive production of a component with the composite material, in particular for production of a sprayed component, preferably a shotcrete component, wherein the first manufacturing module (100) and the second manufacturing module (200) are coupled by means of a conveyor unit (112).
Three-dimensional printed feedthroughs for implantable medical devices
A ceramic subassembly manufactured by a 3D-printing process is described. The ceramic subassembly comprises a ceramic substrate having a sidewall extending to spaced apart first and second end surfaces. At least one via extends through the substrate from the ceramic substrate first end surface to the ceramic substrate second end surface. In cross-section, the via has a square-shape with rounded corners.
Large area sintering test platform and associated method of use
A large area sintering platform, system, and methodology. The system includes a convection oven with a projection window disposed within a top surface of the oven. A platform is disposed within the oven below the window at a spaced distance away from the window. A powder is positioned on top of the platform, with a thermocouple positioned within the powder on the platform. A high intensity projector moves in sync with the platform, and uses low intensities and long exposure times to project an image through the window onto the powder and sinter the powder to fabricate the desired model layer by layer.
Indirect additive manufacturing process
A method for indirect additive manufacturing of an object, the method comprising: (i) separately feeding a powder from which said object is to be manufactured and either a difunctional curable monomer according to Formula (I) or an adhesive polymer binder into an additive manufacturing device; (ii) dispensing selectively positioned droplets of said difunctional curable monomer or adhesive polymer binder, from a printhead of said additive manufacturing device, into a bed of said powder to bind particles of said powder with said difunctional curable monomer or adhesive polymer binder to produce a curable preform having a shape of the object to be manufactured; and, in the case of the difunctional curable monomer, (iii) curing said curable preform to form a crosslinked object.
PROCESSED SLABS, AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATED THERETO
This document describes systems and processes for forming synthetic molded slabs, which may be suitable for use in living or working spaces (e.g., along a countertop, table, floor, or the like).
METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ENGINEERED STONE AND AN ENGINEERED STONE
A method for manufacturing an engineered stone, the method including: providing a mixture comprising at least a stone or stone like material and a binder; compacting the mixture; curing the binder; and further comprising printing a printed pattern on at least a top surface of the engineered stone.
LITHOGRAPHY-BASED PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF TRANSPARENT CERAMIC BODIES WITH AT LEAST TWO ZONES OF DIFFERENT COMPOSITION AND TRANSPARENT CERAMIC BODIES THUS OBTAINED
It is described a process for producing transparent ceramic bodies with at least two zones having different garnet composition, in particular in which one of said zones has composition Y.sub.3AI.sub.5O.sub.12. The invention is especially useful for the production of transparent ceramic bodies having preset complex shapes and/or a controlled complex distribution of doping ions.
METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING WIND TURBINE TOWER STRUCTURE WITH EMBEDDED REINFORCEMENT ELEMENTS
A system for manufacturing a structure includes a supporting frame assembly moveable in a vertical direction of the structure. Further, the system includes an additive printing assembly secured to the supporting frame assembly. The additive printing assembly includes at least one printer head configured to dispense a first cementitious material. The system also includes a reinforcement dispensing assembly supported by the supporting frame assembly. Thus, the reinforcement dispensing assembly is configured to automatically and continuously dispense a plurality of reinforcing members as the structure is printed and built up via the at least one printer head and as the supporting frame assembly moves in the vertical direction.
Bioceramic implants matched to patient specific and bone specific geometry
The production of bioceramic powders and bioceramic implants are described and an additive manufactured implant used for tissue reconstruction and a method for manufacturing the implant are disclosed. The implant may be fabricated at least in part from suitable bioceramic powders produced using tailored mineral compositions tailored to the unique material properties of the tissue being replaced. The implants may be tailored to a three-dimensional shape and mechanical properties of the tissue defect designed to be replaced by surgical implantation of the device. Native tissue repair and regeneration at the site of implantation are also provided.