Real-Time Monitoring and Control of Powder Bed Fusion Processes via Melt Detection ID: 2022-025
A novel process for enhancing Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) through real-time monitoring and control using optical melt state detection.
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Technology Overview
This technology introduces a groundbreaking method for monitoring and controlling Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) procedures, employing a visible light camera in a dark field setup to detect changes in light intensity. These changes correspond to optical melting states (OMSs), which are critical for assessing and predicting print performance, optimizing print parameters, and characterizing materials in real-time.
Key Advantages
- Higher resolution monitoring of the PBF process
- Significant cost reduction compared to existing methods
- Enhanced understanding of the process-material property relationship
- Fast data acquisition speeds enabling closed-loop control
Problems Addressed
- Improves quality monitoring of the PBF process
- Facilitates real-time adjustments to print parameters for optimal results
- Enables new material characterization for broader application
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: 2022-025
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Date Published: 28 March, 2025
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