HP has been granted a patent for an apparatus that uses additive manufacturing to fabricate 3D objects with specific properties. The technology involves identifying properties of different sections, determining thermal values, and selecting agent compositions to achieve desired results while keeping sections separate. GlobalData’s report on HP gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

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Color and geometry-based additive manufacturing process for 3d objects

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: HP Inc

A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11926101B2) discloses an innovative apparatus and method for additive manufacturing processes. The apparatus includes a processor and a computer-readable medium storing instructions for fabricating a three-dimensional object. The processor is tasked with identifying the color and geometry of a boundary portion of the object, determining the temperature associated with the boundary portion based on color and geometry, selecting compositions of colorants, fusing agents, and detailing agents for the boundary portion and an external section, and ensuring that the external section maintains its color while remaining separate from the boundary portion during fabrication. This unique approach allows for precise control over the additive manufacturing process, ensuring the desired color and structural integrity of the final object.

Furthermore, the patent details a method and a non-transitory computer-readable medium with machine-readable instructions that enable the processor to calculate thermal responses, absorptivities, and cooling effects of the materials used in the additive manufacturing process. By carefully selecting compositions for different sections of the object based on temperature considerations, the method ensures that build material particles in the external section do not fuse or interfere with those in the boundary portion. This level of control over the fabrication process is crucial for maintaining the integrity and appearance of complex three-dimensional objects. Overall, this patent represents a significant advancement in additive manufacturing technology, offering a more sophisticated and precise approach to fabricating objects with distinct colors and structural characteristics.

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