Examples of methods for generating supports are described herein. In some examples, a method includes determining a starting position from a set of voxels of a three-dimensional (3D) object model to be additively manufactured. In some examples, the method also includes generating a support for the 3D object model by traversing a cost field from the starting position.

Examples of methods for generating supports are described herein. In some examples, a method includes determining a starting position from a set of voxels of a three-dimensional (3D) object model to be additively manufactured. In some examples, the method also includes generating a support for the 3D object model by traversing a cost field from the starting position.

The present invention disclosed a method of producing a three-dimensional porous tissue in-growth structure. The method includes the steps of depositing a first layer of metal powder and scanning the first layer of metal powder with a laser beam to form a portion of a plurality of predetermined unit cells. Depositing at least one additional layer of metal powder onto a previous layer and repeating the step of scanning a laser beam for at least one of the additional layers in order to continuing forming the predetermined unit cells. The method further includes continuing the depositing and scanning steps to form a medical implant.

A method for manufacturing a part by additive manufacturing, the part to be manufactured including at least one portion to be held forming an angle of less than 45° with respect to a building direction of the part to be manufactured, the portion to be held having a first lateral surface and a second lateral surface opposite each other, the method comprising the steps of: providing a digital model of the part to be manufactured, adding to the digital model at least one holding element positioned on one side of the portion to be held, so as to be in contact with said first lateral surface or said second lateral surface.

A method for manufacturing a part by additive manufacturing, the part to be manufactured including at least one portion to be held forming an angle of less than 45° with respect to a building direction of the part to be manufactured, the portion to be held having a first lateral surface and a second lateral surface opposite each other, the method comprising the steps of: providing a digital model of the part to be manufactured, adding to the digital model at least one holding element positioned on one side of the portion to be held, so as to be in contact with said first lateral surface or said second lateral surface.

A docking arrangement (10) for coupling an outlet (16) of a container (12) to an inlet (18) for a component of an additive manufacturing process. The docking arrangement (10) includes a dock (11) configured to receive the container (12) and a gas supply (35) associated with the dock (11). A gas coupler (38a, 38b) is provided and is configured, in use, to couple the gas supply (35) with a gas inlet (32) associated with the container (12) when the container (12) is received within the dock (11).

A docking arrangement (10) for coupling an outlet (16) of a container (12) to an inlet (18) for a component of an additive manufacturing process. The docking arrangement (10) includes a dock (11) configured to receive the container (12) and a gas supply (35) associated with the dock (11). A gas coupler (38a, 38b) is provided and is configured, in use, to couple the gas supply (35) with a gas inlet (32) associated with the container (12) when the container (12) is received within the dock (11).

A body armor for protecting a part of body against a projectile, the body armor comprising an outer surface, an inner surface, and a plurality of cavities. The inner surface is shaped to fit over the protected body part, and the cavities reduce the armor weight. Additionally the cavities profile can help in stopping projectiles.

A body armor for protecting a part of body against a projectile, the body armor comprising an outer surface, an inner surface, and a plurality of cavities. The inner surface is shaped to fit over the protected body part, and the cavities reduce the armor weight. Additionally the cavities profile can help in stopping projectiles.

The present disclosure relates to custom additively manufactured core structures and the manufacture thereof. In one aspect, a panel for use in a transport structure includes first and second face sheets, and an additively manufactured (AM) core affixed between the first and second face sheets. The AM core is foldable such that at least one portion of the AM core is movable between a folded position and an unfolded position. In another aspect of the disclosure, a method for producing a panel for use in a transport structure includes additively manufacturing a core is disclosed.