Multifunctional Lens-Free Optical Scanner (LFOS) for 3D Printing and Read-Back Scanning

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Summary: The Lens-Free Optical Scanner (LFOS) introduces a paradigm shift in 3D printing by offering a single, integrated solution for both precise material deposition and real-time quality control. This innovative, multifunctional technology transcends the limitations of conventional systems by maintaining consistent energy density across the entire work surface. This ensures exceptional printing accuracy and eliminates…

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Part 3 – Utilization of standards in AM

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Part 3 – Calculating positioning errors for your AM printer Part 1-2 recap: The additive manufacturing (AM) consumer is very enthused. They can pay 500,000USD for a printer without having a tolerance spec sheet for the printer Subtractive Manufacturing (SM) needs to deal with part accuracy only while AM needs to deal with part accuracy…

Part 2 – Utilization of standards in AM

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Part 2 – Identifying the source for the errors and how they propagate Part 1 recap: The additive manufacturing (AM) consumer is very enthused. They can pay 500,000USD for a printer without having a tolerance spec sheet for the printer Subtractive Manufacturing (SM) needs to deal with part accuracy only while AM needs to deal…

Part 1 – Utilization of standards in AM

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As additive manufacturing moves towards production, standards covering all aspects of AM technology become necessary. Standards cover many aspects, such as process, feedstock, file structure, part quality, yield, and more. Over half a dozen l standard agencies defined AM standards for various vertical industries. The issue is with standards adaptation rather than with defining new…

Tecnica - US patent: US473,915

Tecnica received fourth US patent for its SLS print head

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Great Neck, NY – On November 12, 2019, the United States Patent and Trademark Office -USPTO granted patent number 10,473,915 On November 12, 2019 to Tecnica for its laser print head system. This fourth patent granted by the USPTO to Tecnica is for its 3D printing technology. The patent further secured Tecnicas’ Intellectual Property. The new printing…

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Tecnica received third US patent for its SLS print head

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Great Neck, NY – September 23, 2019, the United States Patent and Trademark Office -USPTO granted patent number 10,416,444 On September 17, 2019, to Tecnica for its laser print head system. This third patent granted by the USPTO to Tecnica is for its 3D printing technology. The new printing method, housed in the CASA SLS Printer breaks…

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3D Printing Market Report

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Over the past decade, the additive manufacturing industry has seen an explosion of technological innovations that have transformed 3D Printing technology from a futuristic abstraction to an economically viable reality. However, despite having developed into a growing multi-billion dollar industry, there are still several challenges that face 3D printer manufacturers, developers, and ultimately consumers. And…