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B29C 67/00 - Shaping techniques not covered by groups , or 10
B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing 9
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B33Y 30/00 - ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, i.e. MANUFACTURING OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL [3D] OBJECTS BY ADDITIVE DEPOSITION, ADDITIVE AGGLOMERATION OR ADDITIVE LAYERING, e.g. BY 3D PRINTING, STEREOLITHOGRAPHY OR SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING - Details thereof or accessories therefor 8
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06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal 4
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42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design 4

1.

WASH STATION FOR METAL-BINDER JETTING

      
Application Number EP2023062492
Publication Number 2023/217901
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-10
Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner DIGITAL METAL AB (Sweden)
Inventor Malm, Niclas

Abstract

A wash station (10) for cleaning a downward facing printer head (12) in metal-binder jetting is proposed. The wash station (10) comprises: a frame (16); a nozzle (20) for projecting a cleaning liquid in an upward direction; a nozzle support (18) supporting the nozzle (20), wherein the nozzle support (18) is movable relative to the frame (16). The wash station (10) further comprises: an actuator (22) configured to position the nozzle support (18) in a first position and in a second position relative to the frame (16), wherein the second position is above the first position. The wash station (10) further comprises: a lid (24) configured to transition between a closed position and a first open position at a change in position of the nozzle support (18) between the first position and the second position of the nozzle support (18), wherein the lid (24) is positioned above the nozzle (20) in the closed position and is positioned beside and/or below the nozzle (20) in the first open position.

IPC Classes  ?

2.

POWDER APPLICATOR FOR METAL-BINDER JETTING

      
Application Number EP2023055560
Publication Number 2023/169982
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-06
Publication Date 2023-09-14
Owner DIGITAL METAL AB (Sweden)
Inventor
  • Kimblad, Hans
  • Malm, Niclas

Abstract

A powder dispenser (16) for metal-binder jetting is proposed. The powder dispenser (16) comprises a blade assembly (42) having: a first blade (44) and a second blade (46). The first blade (44) and the second blade (46) are separated, form a space (48) between them for holding a metal powder and a slit (18) for dispensing the metal powder, and the slit (18) has a width that is adjustable. A powder dispensing system (10) for metal-binder jetting is also proposed. The system (10) comprises a powder dispenser (16) having a slit (18), a dispenser support (20) configured to move the slit (18) between a refilling position and a dispensing position, and a rake (22) positioned between the refilling position and the dispensing position, wherein the rake (22) is arranged to scrape off metal powder at the slit (18).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22F 10/14 - Formation of a green body by jetting of binder onto a bed of metal powder
  • B22F 12/57 - Metering means
  • B33Y 30/00 - ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, i.e. MANUFACTURING OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL [3D] OBJECTS BY ADDITIVE DEPOSITION, ADDITIVE AGGLOMERATION OR ADDITIVE LAYERING, e.g. BY 3D PRINTING, STEREOLITHOGRAPHY OR SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING - Details thereof or accessories therefor
  • B33Y 40/00 - Auxiliary operations or equipment, e.g. for material handling
  • B22F 12/52 - Hoppers

3.

PRINTING-PLATE LIFT FOR METAL-BINDER JETTING

      
Application Number EP2023055563
Publication Number 2023/169983
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-06
Publication Date 2023-09-14
Owner DIGITAL METAL AB (Sweden)
Inventor
  • Kimblad, Hans
  • Larsson, Rickard

Abstract

A printing-plate lift (10) for metal-binder jetting is proposed. The printing-plate lift (10) comprises: a lower support (12), a plate holder (14) for supporting a printing plate, and a plate-holder support (16), wherein the plate holder (14) is attached to the plate-holder support (16). The printing-plate lift (10) further comprises: a ball screw (18) having a threaded shaft (20) and a ball nut (22), wherein the threaded shaft (20) is oriented vertically and rotationally supported relative to the lower support (12), and the ball nut (22) is attached to the plate-holder support (16). The printing-plate lift (10) further comprises: a drive unit (24) having a drive shaft (26) for delivering torque, wherein the drive shaft (26) is positioned beside the threaded shaft (20) of the ball screw (18), and a power transmission (28) operationally connecting the drive shaft (26) of the drive unit (24) and the threaded shaft (20) of the ball screw (18).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22F 10/14 - Formation of a green body by jetting of binder onto a bed of metal powder
  • B22F 12/00 - Apparatus or devices specially adapted for additive manufacturing; Auxiliary means for additive manufacturing; Combinations of additive manufacturing apparatus or devices with other processing apparatus or devices
  • B33Y 30/00 - ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, i.e. MANUFACTURING OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL [3D] OBJECTS BY ADDITIVE DEPOSITION, ADDITIVE AGGLOMERATION OR ADDITIVE LAYERING, e.g. BY 3D PRINTING, STEREOLITHOGRAPHY OR SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING - Details thereof or accessories therefor
  • B29C 64/232 - Driving means for motion along the axis orthogonal to the plane of a layer
  • B22F 12/70 - Gas flow means
  • B22F 12/30 - Platforms or substrates

4.

Sintering method, manufacturing method, object data processing method, data carrier and object data processor

      
Application Number 17748825
Grant Number 12036611
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-19
First Publication Date 2022-09-01
Grant Date 2024-07-16
Owner DIGITAL METAL AB (Sweden)
Inventor
  • Kimblad, Hans
  • Olsérius, Cornelia
  • Malm, Niclas

Abstract

A method is provided of sintering a green object body to form a manufactured object. The method comprises providing a green object body. The green object body comprises granular construction material bound together by a binder. The method comprises providing a green support body for supporting the green object body. The green support body comprises granular construction material bound together by a binder. The method comprises supporting the green object body with the green support body. The method comprises sintering the green support body together with the green object body supported by the green support body. A method of manufacturing an object, a method of processing object data, a data carrier carrying program instructions and an object data processor are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22F 10/47 - Structures for supporting workpieces or articles during manufacture and removed afterwards characterised by structural features
  • B22F 3/10 - Sintering only
  • B22F 10/14 - Formation of a green body by jetting of binder onto a bed of metal powder
  • B22F 10/43 - Structures for supporting workpieces or articles during manufacture and removed afterwards characterised by material
  • B29C 64/165 - Processes of additive manufacturing using a combination of solid and fluid materials, e.g. a powder selectively bound by a liquid binder, catalyst, inhibitor or energy absorber
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 50/00 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing
  • B22F 12/55 - Two or more means for feeding material

5.

Slot die additive manufacturing apparatus and manufacturing method

      
Application Number 16307386
Grant Number 11426934
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-05-17
First Publication Date 2019-10-10
Grant Date 2022-08-30
Owner DIGITAL METAL AB (Sweden)
Inventor
  • Lyckfeldt, Ola
  • Johansson, Emil
  • Åklint, Thorbjörn
  • Harrysson, Urban

Abstract

An apparatus is provided which extrudes a radiation-curable construction material above a support surface with a slot die to deposit a layer of extruded construction material above the support surface. Radiation is selectively projected with a projection unit to a construction region between the support surface and the slot die, thereby curing portions of the extruded construction material. The apparatus repeats these steps are repeated until a desired object is formed by the contiguous cured portions of the construction material extending across and between the layers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 64/209 - Heads; Nozzles
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 30/00 - ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, i.e. MANUFACTURING OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL [3D] OBJECTS BY ADDITIVE DEPOSITION, ADDITIVE AGGLOMERATION OR ADDITIVE LAYERING, e.g. BY 3D PRINTING, STEREOLITHOGRAPHY OR SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING - Details thereof or accessories therefor
  • B33Y 40/00 - Auxiliary operations or equipment, e.g. for material handling
  • B33Y 50/02 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
  • B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
  • B29C 64/393 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
  • B29C 64/135 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material using layers of liquid which are selectively solidified characterised by the energy source therefor, e.g. by global irradiation combined with a mask the energy source being concentrated, e.g. scanning lasers or focused light sources
  • B29C 64/268 - Arrangements for irradiation using electron beams [EB]
  • B29C 64/371 - Conditioning of environment using an environment other than air, e.g. inert gas
  • B29C 64/20 - Additive manufacturing, i.e. manufacturing of three-dimensional [3D] objects by additive deposition, additive agglomeration or additive layering, e.g. by 3D printing, stereolithography or selective laser sintering - Details thereof or accessories therefor
  • B22F 10/10 - Formation of a green body
  • B29K 505/00 - Use of metals, their alloys or their compounds, as filler
  • B29K 509/04 - Carbides; Nitrides

6.

Manufacturing method and manufacturing apparatus

      
Application Number 16083852
Grant Number 11040486
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-03-08
First Publication Date 2019-02-28
Grant Date 2021-06-22
Owner DIGITAL METAL AB (Sweden)
Inventor
  • Kimblad, Hans
  • Malm, Niclas

Abstract

According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided an additive manufacturing method. In the method, regions of successively-deposited layers of granular construction material are bound together so as to form a three-dimensional structure of bound material extending through and between the layers. The method comprises depositing a first granular construction material as a layer into a build region. The method comprises selectively binding regions of the first granular construction material together to form bound regions within the layer. The method comprises removing unbound granular construction material from the layer so as to provide at least one void in the layer. The method comprises depositing a second granular construction material into the build region so as to fill the at least one void. The method comprises selectively binding regions of the second granular construction material together to form bound regions within the layer. In the method, the second granular construction material is different from the first granular construction material. The method is repeated to form the object. An apparatus suitable for implementing the method is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 64/165 - Processes of additive manufacturing using a combination of solid and fluid materials, e.g. a powder selectively bound by a liquid binder, catalyst, inhibitor or energy absorber
  • B22F 5/10 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the special shape of the product of articles with cavities or holes, not otherwise provided for in the preceding subgroups
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 30/00 - ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, i.e. MANUFACTURING OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL [3D] OBJECTS BY ADDITIVE DEPOSITION, ADDITIVE AGGLOMERATION OR ADDITIVE LAYERING, e.g. BY 3D PRINTING, STEREOLITHOGRAPHY OR SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING - Details thereof or accessories therefor
  • B29C 64/153 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only solid materials using layers of powder being selectively joined, e.g. by selective laser sintering or melting
  • B29C 64/205 - Means for applying layers
  • B22F 12/00 - Apparatus or devices specially adapted for additive manufacturing; Auxiliary means for additive manufacturing; Combinations of additive manufacturing apparatus or devices with other processing apparatus or devices
  • B22F 10/10 - Formation of a green body
  • B33Y 50/02 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
  • B22F 7/06 - Manufacture of composite layers, workpieces, or articles, comprising metallic powder, by sintering the powder, with or without compacting of composite workpieces or articles from parts, e.g. to form tipped tools
  • B29C 64/209 - Heads; Nozzles
  • B29C 64/393 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
  • B22F 1/00 - Metallic powder; Treatment of metallic powder, e.g. to facilitate working or to improve properties

7.

SLOT DIE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD

      
Document Number 03027111
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-05-17
Open to Public Date 2017-12-21
Grant Date 2023-09-05
Owner DIGITAL METAL AB (Sweden)
Inventor
  • Lyckfeldt, Ola
  • Johansson, Emil
  • Aklint, Thorbjorn
  • Harrysson, Urban

Abstract

An apparatus is provided which extrudes a radiation-curable construction material (M) above a support surface with a slot die (110) to deposit a layer (L) of extruded construction material (M) above the support surface. Radiation (R) is selectively projected with a projection unit (160, 260, 360) to a construction region between the support surface and the slot die (110), thereby curing portions of the extruded construction material (M). The apparatus repeats these steps are repeated until a desired object is formed by the contiguous cured portions of the construction material (M) extending across and between the layers (L).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 67/00 - Shaping techniques not covered by groups , or
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 30/00 - ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, i.e. MANUFACTURING OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL [3D] OBJECTS BY ADDITIVE DEPOSITION, ADDITIVE AGGLOMERATION OR ADDITIVE LAYERING, e.g. BY 3D PRINTING, STEREOLITHOGRAPHY OR SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING - Details thereof or accessories therefor
  • B22F 3/105 - Sintering only by using electric current, laser radiation or plasma

8.

SLOT DIE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD

      
Application Number EP2017061820
Publication Number 2017/215870
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-05-17
Publication Date 2017-12-21
Owner DIGITAL METAL AB (Sweden)
Inventor
  • Lyckfeldt, Ola
  • Johansson, Emil
  • Åklint, Thorbjörn
  • Harrysson, Urban

Abstract

An apparatus is provided which extrudes a radiation-curable construction material (M) above a support surface with a slot die (110) to deposit a layer (L) of extruded construction material (M) above the support surface. Radiation (R) is selectively projected with a projection unit (160, 260, 360) to a construction region between the support surface and the slot die (110), thereby curing portions of the extruded construction material (M). The apparatus repeats these steps are repeated until a desired object is formed by the contiguous cured portions of the construction material (M) extending across and between the layers (L).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 67/00 - Shaping techniques not covered by groups , or
  • B33Y 30/00 - ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, i.e. MANUFACTURING OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL [3D] OBJECTS BY ADDITIVE DEPOSITION, ADDITIVE AGGLOMERATION OR ADDITIVE LAYERING, e.g. BY 3D PRINTING, STEREOLITHOGRAPHY OR SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING - Details thereof or accessories therefor
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B22F 3/105 - Sintering only by using electric current, laser radiation or plasma

9.

Method and apparatus for manufacturing a series of objects

      
Application Number 15528449
Grant Number 11712842
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-11-18
First Publication Date 2017-11-23
Grant Date 2023-08-01
Owner DIGITAL METAL AB (Sweden)
Inventor
  • Andersson, Bo-Göran
  • Burgemeister, Magnus

Abstract

A method, of manufacturing a series of objects is disclosed. In the method, a layer of a manufacturing medium is provided. Portions of the layer of the medium, are bond together at at least edge regions of the layer to form a support portion. The support portion is lowered while gripping the support portion by the edge regions of the layer. A further layer of the medium is provided supported by the support portion. Portions of the further layer of the medium are selectively bound to form at least an object portion. An apparatus for performing the method is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 64/165 - Processes of additive manufacturing using a combination of solid and fluid materials, e.g. a powder selectively bound by a liquid binder, catalyst, inhibitor or energy absorber
  • B29C 64/40 - Structures for supporting 3D objects during manufacture and intended to be sacrificed after completion thereof
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 30/00 - ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, i.e. MANUFACTURING OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL [3D] OBJECTS BY ADDITIVE DEPOSITION, ADDITIVE AGGLOMERATION OR ADDITIVE LAYERING, e.g. BY 3D PRINTING, STEREOLITHOGRAPHY OR SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING - Details thereof or accessories therefor
  • B29C 64/245 - Platforms or substrates
  • B29C 64/379 - Handling of additively manufactured objects, e.g. using robots
  • B33Y 40/20 - Post-treatment, e.g. curing, coating or polishing
  • B22F 12/00 - Apparatus or devices specially adapted for additive manufacturing; Auxiliary means for additive manufacturing; Combinations of additive manufacturing apparatus or devices with other processing apparatus or devices
  • B33Y 40/00 - Auxiliary operations or equipment, e.g. for material handling
  • B29C 64/357 - Recycling
  • B22F 10/14 - Formation of a green body by jetting of binder onto a bed of metal powder
  • B22F 12/63 - Rollers
  • B22F 10/47 - Structures for supporting workpieces or articles during manufacture and removed afterwards characterised by structural features

10.

Manufacturing method, manufacturing apparatus, data processing method, data processing apparatus, data carrier

      
Application Number 15528467
Grant Number 10926458
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-11-18
First Publication Date 2017-11-16
Grant Date 2021-02-23
Owner DIGITAL METAL AB (Sweden)
Inventor
  • Kimblad, Hans
  • Carlström, Ralf
  • Olsérius, Cornelia
  • Rosenquist, Bo

Abstract

A method of manufacturing an object is provided. The method comprises depositing a first layer of construction material on a build platform. The method comprises depositing binder onto the first layer of construction material to bind at least a region of the first layer together to form a support layer. The method comprises depositing a second layer of construction material on the support layer to form a spacer layer. The method comprises depositing a third layer of construction material on the spacer layer. The method comprises depositing binder selectively onto the third layer to bind one or more regions of the third layer together to form a first layer of the object. Also provided are data processing methods, program carriers, data processing apparatus and manufacturing apparatus for implementing the method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 64/153 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only solid materials using layers of powder being selectively joined, e.g. by selective laser sintering or melting
  • B29C 64/165 - Processes of additive manufacturing using a combination of solid and fluid materials, e.g. a powder selectively bound by a liquid binder, catalyst, inhibitor or energy absorber
  • B22F 3/00 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the manner of compacting or sintering; Apparatus specially adapted therefor
  • B29C 64/40 - Structures for supporting 3D objects during manufacture and intended to be sacrificed after completion thereof
  • B33Y 50/02 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
  • B29C 67/04 - Sintering

11.

Additive manufacturing method, method of processing object data, data carrier, object data processor and manufactured object

      
Application Number 15532090
Grant Number 10744564
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-01-11
First Publication Date 2017-11-02
Grant Date 2020-08-18
Owner DIGITAL METAL AB (Sweden)
Inventor Kimblad, Hans

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an additive manufacturing method for manufacturing an object. The method comprises depositing successive layers of a granular metal construction material. The method comprises selectively binding a first region of each layer to form a bound shell of the construction material defining an exterior of the object by depositing a binder into the first region surrounding a second region that remains unbound. The method comprises separating the shell and the enclosed unbound construction material from the construction material remaining outside the shell. The present disclosure also provides apparatuses implementing the manufacturing method, and objects manufactured by the manufacturing method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22F 3/105 - Sintering only by using electric current, laser radiation or plasma
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B22F 3/00 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the manner of compacting or sintering; Apparatus specially adapted therefor
  • B29C 64/165 - Processes of additive manufacturing using a combination of solid and fluid materials, e.g. a powder selectively bound by a liquid binder, catalyst, inhibitor or energy absorber
  • B22F 3/10 - Sintering only
  • B22F 5/10 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the special shape of the product of articles with cavities or holes, not otherwise provided for in the preceding subgroups
  • B29C 64/153 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only solid materials using layers of powder being selectively joined, e.g. by selective laser sintering or melting
  • B33Y 50/02 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
  • B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
  • B29C 64/393 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
  • B23K 26/34 - Laser welding for purposes other than joining
  • B29C 64/40 - Structures for supporting 3D objects during manufacture and intended to be sacrificed after completion thereof
  • B29K 505/00 - Use of metals, their alloys or their compounds, as filler

12.

MANUFACTURING METHOD AND MANUFACTURING APPARATUS

      
Application Number EP2017055425
Publication Number 2017/153463
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-03-08
Publication Date 2017-09-14
Owner DIGITAL METAL AB (Sweden)
Inventor
  • Kimblad, Hans
  • Malm, Niclas

Abstract

According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided an additive manufacturing method. In the method, regions of successively-deposited layers of granular construction material are bound together so as to form a three-dimensional structure of bound material extending through and between the layers. The method comprises depositing a first granular construction material as a layer into a build region. The method comprises selectively binding regions of the first granular construction material together to form bound regions within the layer. The method comprises removing unbound granular construction material from the layer so as to provide at least one void in the layer. The method comprises depositing a second granular construction material into the build region so as to fill the at least one void. The method comprises selectively binding regions of the second granular construction material together to form bound regions within the layer. In the method, the second granular construction material is different from the first granular construction material. The method is repeated to form the object. An apparatus suitable for implementing the method is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 67/00 - Shaping techniques not covered by groups , or
  • B22F 3/105 - Sintering only by using electric current, laser radiation or plasma

13.

Flow cabinet system for cleaning at least one object

      
Application Number 15313094
Grant Number 10639686
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-05-20
First Publication Date 2017-06-29
Grant Date 2020-05-05
Owner DIGITAL METAL AB (Sweden)
Inventor
  • Burgemeister, Magnus
  • Andersson, Bo-Göran

Abstract

The cabinet further comprises a gas inlet in the back wall near the other of the left and right side walls and the back wall so as to define an overall flow that is substantially horizontal and transverse to the operator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B08B 15/02 - Preventing escape of dirt or fumes from the area where they are produced; Collecting or removing dirt or fumes from that area using chambers or hoods covering the area
  • B22F 3/24 - After-treatment of workpieces or articles
  • B33Y 40/00 - Auxiliary operations or equipment, e.g. for material handling
  • B08B 1/00 - Cleaning by methods involving the use of tools, brushes, or analogous members
  • B08B 5/02 - Cleaning by the force of jets, e.g. blowing-out cavities

14.

Surface-treating appliance

      
Application Number 29514835
Grant Number D0762749
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-01-16
First Publication Date 2016-08-02
Grant Date 2016-08-02
Owner Digital Metal AB (Sweden)
Inventor
  • Andersson, Bo-Göran
  • Burgemeister, Magnus

15.

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING METHOD, METHOD OF PROCESSING OBJECT DATA, DATA CARRIER, OBJECT DATA PROCESSOR AND MANUFACTURED OBJECT

      
Application Number EP2016050360
Publication Number 2016/113212
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-01-11
Publication Date 2016-07-21
Owner DIGITAL METAL AB (Sweden)
Inventor Kimblad, Hans

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an additive manufacturing method for manufacturing an object. The method comprises depositing successive layers of a granular metal construction material. The method comprises selectively binding a first region of each layer to form a bound shell of the construction material defining an exterior of the object and selectively binding a second region of each layer to form support portions contacting the shell and which function to support the shell against external forces. The region of each layer extending between the first and second region remaining unbound. The support portions can have the form of columns or a mesh extending across and within the shell. The present disclosure also provides apparatuses implementing the manufacturing method, and objects manufactured by the manufacturing method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22F 3/00 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the manner of compacting or sintering; Apparatus specially adapted therefor
  • B22F 3/10 - Sintering only
  • B22F 3/105 - Sintering only by using electric current, laser radiation or plasma
  • B22F 5/10 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the special shape of the product of articles with cavities or holes, not otherwise provided for in the preceding subgroups
  • B29C 67/00 - Shaping techniques not covered by groups , or

16.

SINTERING METHOD, MANUFACTURING METHOD, OBJECT DATA PROCESSING METHOD, DATA CARRIER AND OBJECT DATA PROCESSOR

      
Application Number EP2016050361
Publication Number 2016/113213
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-01-11
Publication Date 2016-07-21
Owner DIGITAL METAL AB (Sweden)
Inventor
  • Kimblad, Hans
  • Olsérius, Cornelia
  • Malm, Niclas

Abstract

A method is provided of sintering a green object body to form a manufactured object. The method comprises providing a green object body. The green object body comprises granular construction material bound together by a binder. The method comprises providing a green support body for supporting the green object body. The green support body comprises granular construction material bound together by a binder. The method comprises supporting the green object body with the green support body. The method comprises sintering the green support body together with the green object body supported by the green support body. A method of manufacturing an object, a method of processing object data, a data carrier carrying program instructions and an object data processor are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22F 3/00 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the manner of compacting or sintering; Apparatus specially adapted therefor
  • B22F 3/10 - Sintering only
  • B29C 67/00 - Shaping techniques not covered by groups , or

17.

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING METHOD, METHOD OF PROCESSING OBJECT DATA, DATA CARRIER, OBJECT DATA PROCESSOR AND MANUFACTURED OBJECT

      
Application Number EP2016050362
Publication Number 2016/113214
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-01-11
Publication Date 2016-07-21
Owner DIGITAL METAL AB (Sweden)
Inventor Harrysson, Urban

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an additive manufacturing method for manufacturing an object. The method comprises depositing successive layers of a construction material. The method comprises selectively binding first regions of each layer to form a bound shell of construction material defining an exterior of the object. The method comprises selectively binding second regions of each layer to form support portions contacting the shell and which function to internally support the shell against external forces. The present disclosure also relates to apparatuses implementing the manufacturing method, and objects manufactured by the manufacturing method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22F 3/00 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the manner of compacting or sintering; Apparatus specially adapted therefor
  • B22F 3/10 - Sintering only
  • B22F 5/10 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the special shape of the product of articles with cavities or holes, not otherwise provided for in the preceding subgroups

18.

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING METHOD AND ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS

      
Application Number EP2015077099
Publication Number 2016/083234
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-11-19
Publication Date 2016-06-02
Owner DIGITAL METAL AB (Sweden)
Inventor Kimblad, Hans

Abstract

An additive manufacturing apparatus is provided. The apparatus comprises a build region. The apparatus comprises a construction material deposition unit arranged for relative reciprocating movement in at least a first direction across the build region for depositing a construction material incrementally in layers on the build region from a construction material deposition position on the construction material deposition unit. The apparatus comprises a first binding unit arranged for relative reciprocating movement in at least the first direction across the build region for binding construction material selectively at positions on the layers of construction material deposited on the build region from a first binding position on the first binding unit, The apparatus comprises a second binding unit arranged for relative reciprocating movement in at least the first direction across the build region for binding construction material selectively at positions on the layers of construction material deposited on the build region from a second binding position on the second binding unit. The first binding position, the construction material deposition position and the second binding position, are arranged in order in the first direction. Also disclosed is a configuration having two deposition positions arranged either side of a binding position, as well as manufacturing methods implementabie using the apparatus.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22F 3/105 - Sintering only by using electric current, laser radiation or plasma
  • B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
  • B28B 7/46 - Moulds; Cores; Mandrels characterised by means for modifying the properties of the moulding material for humidifying or dehumidifying
  • B29C 67/00 - Shaping techniques not covered by groups , or
  • B22F 3/00 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the manner of compacting or sintering; Apparatus specially adapted therefor

19.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING A SERIES OF OBJECTS

      
Application Number EP2015076987
Publication Number 2016/079192
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-11-18
Publication Date 2016-05-26
Owner DIGITAL METAL AB (Sweden)
Inventor
  • Andersson, Bo-Göran
  • Burgemeister, Magnus

Abstract

A method, of manufacturing a series of objects is disclosed. In the method, a layer of a manufacturing medium is provided. Portions of the layer of the medium, are bound together at at least edge regions of the layer to form a support portion. The support portion is lowered while gripping the support portion by the edge regions of the layer. A further layer of the medium is provided supported by the support portion. Portions of the further layer of the medium are selectively bound to form at least an object portion. An apparatus for performing the method is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 67/00 - Shaping techniques not covered by groups , or
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 30/00 - ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, i.e. MANUFACTURING OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL [3D] OBJECTS BY ADDITIVE DEPOSITION, ADDITIVE AGGLOMERATION OR ADDITIVE LAYERING, e.g. BY 3D PRINTING, STEREOLITHOGRAPHY OR SELECTIVE LASER SINTERING - Details thereof or accessories therefor

20.

MANUFACTURING METHOD, MANUFACTURING APPARATUS, DATA PROCESSING METHOD, DATA PROCESSING APPARATUS, DATA CARRIER

      
Application Number EP2015076988
Publication Number 2016/079193
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-11-18
Publication Date 2016-05-26
Owner DIGITAL METAL AB (Sweden)
Inventor
  • Kimblad, Hans
  • Carlström, Ralf
  • Olsérius, Cornelia
  • Rosenquist, Bo

Abstract

A method of manufacturing an object (6) is provided. The method comprises depositing a first layer (1) of construction material on a build platform (13). The method comprises depositing binder onto the first layer of construction material to bind at least a region of the first layer together to form a support layer (2). The method comprises depositing a second layer of construction material (3) on the support layer to form a spacer layer. The method comprises depositing a third layer of construction material on the spacer layer (4a). The method comprises depositing binder selectively onto the third layer to bind one or more regions of the third layer together to form a first layer of the object (6). Also provided are data processing methods, program carriers, data processing apparatus and manufacturing apparatus for implementing the method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 67/00 - Shaping techniques not covered by groups , or

21.

A FLOW CABINET SYSTEM FOR CLEANING AT LEAST ONE OBJECT

      
Application Number EP2015061083
Publication Number 2015/177195
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-05-20
Publication Date 2015-11-26
Owner DIGITAL METAL AB (Sweden)
Inventor
  • Burgemeister, Magnus
  • Andersson, Bo-Göran

Abstract

A flow cabinet system for cleaning at least one object, the system comprising: - a flow cabinet (1) having walls enclosing a volume; - tubing for the supply of compressed gas as well as a plurality of handheld cleaning tools within the volume for removing, by means of the supplied compressed gas, powder from the at least one object; and - an extraction unit (63) comprising tubing for extracting powder-laden gas from the volume through a gas outlet located near one of the left and right side walls and the back wall. The cabinet further comprises a gas inlet in the back wall near the other of the left and right side walls and the back wall so as to define an overall flow that is substantially horizontal and transverse to the operator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B08B 15/02 - Preventing escape of dirt or fumes from the area where they are produced; Collecting or removing dirt or fumes from that area using chambers or hoods covering the area

22.

Layered manufacturing of free-form multi-material micro-components

      
Application Number 14241042
Grant Number 09545669
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-08-22
First Publication Date 2015-10-29
Grant Date 2017-01-17
Owner Digital Metal AB (Sweden)
Inventor
  • Åklint, Thorbjörn
  • Carlstrom, Elis
  • Johander, Per
  • Stiernstedt, Johanna

Abstract

The present invention relates to layer manufacturing, more particularly to a method for additive layer manufacturing of objects comprised of more than one material with free-form capability for all included materials. The invention can for example be used for producing packaging for Microsystems where the ceramic acts as an insulator and the secondary material is used to produce electrical or optical 3D conductor lines or electrical or optical 3D vias. The fine powder used in this method enables it to be used for building components with small feature size and demand for high precision. Other intended uses for this method is to build small mechanical precision parts or grinding tools, dental objects or medical implants.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22F 3/00 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the manner of compacting or sintering; Apparatus specially adapted therefor
  • B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
  • B29C 67/00 - Shaping techniques not covered by groups , or
  • C22C 29/12 - Alloys based on carbides, oxides, borides, nitrides or silicides, e.g. cermets, or other metal compounds, e. g. oxynitrides, sulfides based on oxides
  • B22F 3/22 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the manner of compacting or sintering; Apparatus specially adapted therefor for producing castings from a slip
  • B22F 5/10 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the special shape of the product of articles with cavities or holes, not otherwise provided for in the preceding subgroups
  • A61C 13/00 - Dental prostheses; Making same
  • H05K 3/46 - Manufacturing multi-layer circuits
  • H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits - Details
  • H05K 3/12 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern using printing techniques to apply the conductive material
  • C22C 5/06 - Alloys based on silver
  • B22F 5/00 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the special shape of the product
  • H05K 1/03 - Use of materials for the substrate
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 40/00 - Auxiliary operations or equipment, e.g. for material handling

23.

LAYERED MANUFACTURING OF FREE-FORM MULTI-MATERIAL MICRO-COMPONENTS

      
Application Number EP2012066339
Publication Number 2013/030064
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-08-22
Publication Date 2013-03-07
Owner DIGITAL METAL AB (Sweden)
Inventor
  • Åklint, Thorbjörn
  • Carlström, Elis
  • Johander, Per
  • Stiernstedt, Johanna

Abstract

Method for additive layer manufacturing of objects comprised of more than one material with free-form capability for all included materials. The method can for example be used for producing packaging for Microsystems where the ceramic acts as an insulator and the secondary material is used to produce electrical or optical 3D conductor lines or electrical or optical 3D vias. The fine powder used in this method enables it to be used for building components with small feature size and demand for high precision. Other intended uses for this method is to build small mechanical precision parts or grinding tools, dental objects or medical implants.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 67/00 - Shaping techniques not covered by groups , or
  • B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
  • B22F 3/00 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the manner of compacting or sintering; Apparatus specially adapted therefor

24.

DIGITAL METAL

      
Application Number 1106697
Status Registered
Filing Date 2011-12-14
Registration Date 2011-12-14
Owner Digital Metal AB (Sweden)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Unwrought and partly wrought common metals and their alloys; iron powder, steel powder and other metal powders; alloyed iron powder, steel powder and other metal powders; magnetic powders. Machines and machine tools; machines, apparatus and instruments for the additive manufacturing of physical products, prototypes, models, tools, parts and components; machines, apparatus and instruments for the construction and building of three-dimensional objects using the layer-on-layer method; machine parts for the aforesaid machines. Scientific, photographic, cinematographic and optical apparatus and instruments; 3D printers; jet printers; lasers, except for medical purposes; measuring, signalling and checking (supervision) apparatus and instruments; apparatus for recording, reception, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; data processing equipment and computers; computer software. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; engineering; material testing; Computer-aided design services; computer-aided construction and drawing services; services in relation to the computer-aided design of products, prototypes, models, parts and components; development of chemicals, metal powders, metal alloys, metal products, electric and electronic apparatus and components, machines, motors and engines, software and software solutions; maintenance and updating of computer software; maintenance, updating and upgrading of computer software; software installation.

25.

DIGITAL METAL

      
Application Number 155605300
Status Registered
Filing Date 2011-12-13
Registration Date 2018-11-26
Owner Digital Metal AB (Sweden)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

(1) Unwrought and partly wrought common metals and their alloys; iron powder, steel powder and non-ferro metal powders used in manufacturing; alloyed iron powder, alloyed steel powder and non-ferro metal powders used in manufacturing; magnetic alloy powders. (2) Machines, namely, additive, rapid, direct, instant, laser sintering and on-demand manufacturing machines and machine tools, namely, heat treating machine tools and sintering machine tools for manufacturing of products, prototypes, models, tools, parts and components from three dimensional models of metal powder. (3) Scientific, photographic, cinematographic and optical apparatus and instruments, namely, cameras, computer printers, smart printers and ink jet printers for additive manufacturing; lasers for additive manufacturing; computers for preparing computer software for process control; computer software for operating system programs used in additive, rapid, direct, instant, laser sintering and on-demand manufacturing machines. (1) Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto for additive manufacturing, namely, product research and development; engineering services for additive manufacturing; material testing services; computer aided design (CAD) services, namely, 3D modelling for additive manufacturing; services in the field of computerized design of products, prototypes, models, parts and components, namely, engineering drawing services for additive manufacturing; design and development of chemicals, metal powders, metal alloys, metal products, electrical and electronic apparatus and components, machines, motors, computer software and software solutions for additive manufacturing; maintenance and upgrading and updating of computer software; software installation.

26.

DIGITAL METAL

      
Serial Number 85354796
Status Registered
Filing Date 2011-06-23
Registration Date 2014-02-25
Owner DIGITAL METAL AB (Sweden)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Unwrought and partly wrought common metals and their alloys for further manufacture; iron powders, steel powders and other metal powders used in manufacturing; alloyed iron powder, steel powder and other metal powders used in manufacturing; magnetic alloy powder Machines, namely, additive, rapid, direct, instant, laser sintering or on-demand manufacturing machines and machine tools for manufacturing of products, prototypes, models, tools, parts and components from three dimensional models of digital data Scientific, photographic, cinematographic and optical apparatus and instruments, namely, cameras; 3D printers; jet printers; lasers not for medical purposes; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound and images; computer peripheral equipment and computers; computer software for use in additive, rapid, direct, instant, laser sintering or on-demand manufacturing machines Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto, namely, product research and development; engineering, material testing; CAD-services, namely, engineering drawing services; computer aided construction drafting and engineering drawing services; services regarding computerized design of products, prototypes, models, parts and components namely, engineering drawing services; design and development of chemicals, metal powders, metal alloys, metal products, electrical and electronic apparatus and components, machines, motors, computer software and software solutions; maintenance and upgrading and updating of computer software; computer software installation for use in the field of additive, rapid, direct, instant, laser sintering or on-demand manufacturing machines

27.

DIGITAL METAL

      
Application Number 010048767
Status Registered
Filing Date 2011-06-15
Registration Date 2011-12-20
Owner Digital Metal AB (Sweden)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Unwrought and partly wrought common metals and their alloys; Iron powder, steel powder and other metal powders; Alloyed iron powder, steel powder and other metal powders; Magnetic Powders. Machines and machine tools; Machines, apparatus and instruments for the additive manufacturing of physical products, prototypes, models, tools, parts and components; Machines, apparatus and instruments for the construction and building of three-dimensional objects using the layer-on-layer method; Machine parts for the aforesaid machines. Scientific, photographic, cinematographic and optical apparatus and instruments; 3D printers; Jet printers; Lasers, except for medical purposes; Measuring, signalling and checking (supervision) apparatus and instruments; Apparatus for recording, reception, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; Data processing equipment and computers; Computer sofware. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; Engineering; Material testing; Computer-aided design services; Computer-aided construction and drawing services; Services in relation to the computer-aided design of products, prototypes, models, parts and components; Development of chemicals, metal powders, metal alloys, metal products, electric and electronic apparatus and components, machines, motors and engines, software and software solutions; Maintenance and updating of computer software; Maintenance, updating and upgrading of computer software; Software installation.