Enhanced Droplet Absorption Method for Additive Manufacturing ID: 2022-024
A novel method to improve the absorption of droplets on powder surfaces, enhancing additive manufacturing processes.
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Technology Overview
This technology presents a method for atomizing liquid into a fine mist to achieve uniform deposition of droplets on powder surfaces, crucial for additive manufacturing techniques like binder jetting and polymer powder bed fusion. By utilizing a mist of varying substances that evaporate at different rates, it allows for precise control over fluid distribution and evaporation, aiming to minimize defects and improve production rates.
Key Advantages
- Improves print quality by reducing defects such as low porosity and unwanted particle movement
- Enhances production rates by ensuring more uniform droplet absorption and minimizing powder rearrangement
- Offers better control over the fluid distribution and evaporation process
- Reduces the percolation threshold, leading to improved structural integrity of printed objects
Problems Addressed
- Unwanted powder rearrangement during printing processes
- Low porosity and structural weaknesses in printed objects
- Inefficient fluid distribution and evaporation on powder surfaces
Market Applications
- Hospital and clinical settings for enhanced precision in ultrasound neuromodulation treatments
- Integration within MRI systems for real-time adjustment of acoustic fields during treatments
- Potential expansion to diagnostic applications, such as measuring the spatial extent of brain tumors
Additional Information
Technology ID: 2022-024
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Date Published: 28 March, 2025
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