An Algorithm solution for the computation of nonplanar continuous interweaving 3D Printing tool path for polymers and polymer composite material

  • University of Alberta, Technology Transfer Services
  • From Canada
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  • Patents for licensing

Summary of the technology

An implemented algorithmic solution for the generation of continuous interweaving algorithms toolpath for additive manufacturing of medium to large parts using stable polymer matrices

University of Alberta, Technology Transfer Services

Details of the Technology Offer

The University of Alberta researchers have developed an algorithm for a 3D printing toolpath. The project is intended to develop a solution capable of manufacturing carbon fiber parts using additive manufacturing while conserving the structural and mechanical properties of commonly manufactured parts. This project implements a non-planar continuous interweaving toolpath for medium to large-volume parts with similar properties to those observed with common composite matrix part production. The map encodes the vertical motion of the nozzle according to the average height of material deposited in its close neighborhood to avoid any collision between the nozzle and the previously deposited matrix.

Current development status

Laboratory prototypes

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Patent licensing

Technology development

Intellectual property status

  • Patent already applied for
  • Patent application number :Provisional 63/433,336

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Related Keywords

  • Industrial manufacturing, Material and Transport Technologies
  • 3D printing design and modelling
  • Materials Technology
  • Plastics, Polymers
  • Lightweight materials
  • Aerospace Technology
  • Aerospace
  • Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
  • Chemicals and Materials
  • Polymer (plastics) materials
  • carbon fiber
  • interwaving

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