Conformal Geometry and Multimaterial Additive Manufacturing through Freeform Transformation of Building Layers.

ABSTRACT: 3D printing, formally known as additive manufacturing, creates complex geometries via layer-by-layer addition of materials. While 3D printing has been historically perceived as the static addition of build layers, 3D printing is now considered as a dynamic assembly process. In this context, here a new 3D printing process is reported that executes full degree-of-freedom (DOF) transformation (translating, rotating, and scaling) of each individual building layer while utilizing continuous fabrication techniques. Transforming individual building layers within the sequential layered manufacturing process enables dynamic transformation of the 3D printed parts on-the-fly, eliminating the time-consuming redesign steps. Preserving the locality of the transformation to each layer further enables the

SUBMITTER: Huang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8245009 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature