A three-dimensional shaping system includes a first table provided with a first positioning mechanism, a first shaping machine configured to shape a first shaped object on the first table, a first cutting machine provided with a first mounting portion having a second positioning mechanism and configured to cut the first shaped object, a conveying machine configured to convey the first table between the first shaping machine and the first cutting machine, and a control unit configured to control the first shaping machine, the first cutting machine, and the conveying machine. The control unit controls the first shaping machine to shape the first shaped object, controls the conveying machine to convey the first table from the first shaping machine to the first cutting machine so that the first and second positioning mechanisms engage with each other, and controls the first cutting machine to cut the first shaped object.

An additive manufacturing system configured to additively build an article can include an energy applicator, a build platform, and a powder nozzle configured to eject powder toward the build platform to be acted on by the energy applicator. The system can include a control module configured to control the energy applicator to create an amorphous structure forming at least a portion of the article.

An additive manufacturing system configured to additively build an article can include an energy applicator, a build platform, and a powder nozzle configured to eject powder toward the build platform to be acted on by the energy applicator. The system can include a control module configured to control the energy applicator to create an amorphous structure forming at least a portion of the article.

The invention provides a 3D printing device (500) comprising a printer nozzle (502) for depositing a material on a support structure (550) for the formation of a 3D object (10), wherein the printer nozzle (502) and the support structure (550) are arranged to be translated relative to each other with a translation speed in a translation direction (52, 62), and a vibration actuator arranged for providing a vibrating motion (50, 60) of at least a first part of the support structure (550) relative to the printer nozzle (502) in a direction different from the translation direction (52, 62).

The invention provides a 3D printing device (500) comprising a printer nozzle (502) for depositing a material on a support structure (550) for the formation of a 3D object (10), wherein the printer nozzle (502) and the support structure (550) are arranged to be translated relative to each other with a translation speed in a translation direction (52, 62), and a vibration actuator arranged for providing a vibrating motion (50, 60) of at least a first part of the support structure (550) relative to the printer nozzle (502) in a direction different from the translation direction (52, 62).

The invention provides a system (100) for additive manufacturing of an object, with a plasticizer (200) comprising a feeder (210) for feeding a material, a horizontal barrel (250) for liquefying the fed material, a conditioner (220) for heating the barrel (250), a nozzle (230) for outputting the liquid material in a continuous flow, and a conveyor (240) for transporting the material through the plasticizer (200). The nozzle (230) comprises a vertical main body (232), and, at a bottom end, a head (233) having the output opening (231). The main body (232) comprises an expansion space (260) for accommodating the liquid material. The first conditioner (220) is arranged for heating the nozzle (230). The system (100) is configured so that the output opening (231) is positioned at a fixed position during additive manufacturing. The system (100) comprises a printing bed (300) for applying the liquid material thereon, and a first support device (400) for moving the printing bed (300) according to 6 degrees of freedom.

The present invention generally relates to the printing of materials, using 3-dimensional printing and other printing techniques, including the use of one or more mixing nozzles, and/or multi-axis control over the translation and/or rotation of the print head or the substrate onto which materials are printed. In some embodiments, a material may be prepared by extruding material through print head comprising a nozzle, such as a microfluidic printing nozzle, which may be used to mix materials within the nozzle and direct the resulting product onto a substrate. The print head and/or the substrate may be configured to be translated and/or rotated, for example, using a computer or other controller, in order to control the deposition of material onto the substrate.

The present invention generally relates to the printing of materials, using 3-dimensional printing and other printing techniques, including the use of one or more mixing nozzles, and/or multi-axis control over the translation and/or rotation of the print head or the substrate onto which materials are printed. In some embodiments, a material may be prepared by extruding material through print head comprising a nozzle, such as a microfluidic printing nozzle, which may be used to mix materials within the nozzle and direct the resulting product onto a substrate. The print head and/or the substrate may be configured to be translated and/or rotated, for example, using a computer or other controller, in order to control the deposition of material onto the substrate.

To provide a method for manufacturing a three-dimensional shaped object in which a three-dimensional shaped object is manufactured by discharging a shaping material from a discharge unit toward a stage to stack a layer, the method for manufacturing a three-dimensional shaped object includes: a first step of generating path data having a plurality of partial paths through which the discharge unit moves while discharging the shaping material; a second step of determining a line width of the shaping material in each of the partial paths and generating line width information for implementing the line width; a third step of generating shaping data including the path data and the line width information; and a fourth step of shaping the three-dimensional shaped object according to the shaping data. In the second step, the line width in a target path that is one of the partial paths is determined in accordance with a distance between a first wall and a second wall separated by the target path. The first wall and the second wall are side edges of the shaping material discharged in the partial path generated before the target path or a contour line of the three-dimensional shaped object.

To provide a method for manufacturing a three-dimensional shaped object in which a three-dimensional shaped object is manufactured by discharging a shaping material from a discharge unit toward a stage to stack a layer, the method for manufacturing a three-dimensional shaped object includes: a first step of generating path data having a plurality of partial paths through which the discharge unit moves while discharging the shaping material; a second step of determining a line width of the shaping material in each of the partial paths and generating line width information for implementing the line width; a third step of generating shaping data including the path data and the line width information; and a fourth step of shaping the three-dimensional shaped object according to the shaping data. In the second step, the line width in a target path that is one of the partial paths is determined in accordance with a distance between a first wall and a second wall separated by the target path. The first wall and the second wall are side edges of the shaping material discharged in the partial path generated before the target path or a contour line of the three-dimensional shaped object.