General Atomics had one patents in 3D printing during Q4 2023. General Atomics has developed a system for manufacturing thermoplastic objects using a robotic arm, support apparatus, computing device, and imaging system. The imaging system scans the dispensed material to create a 3D model, which is compared to a computer model profile for adjustments to be made by the computing device. GlobalData’s report on General Atomics gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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General Atomics grant share with 3D printing as a theme is 0% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Systems and methods for tool-less manufacturing of thermoplastic parts (Patent ID: US20230311422A1)
The patent filed by General Atomics describes a system for manufacturing thermoplastic objects using a robotic arm to dispense thermoplastic material in three dimensions based on a computer model profile. An imaging system scans the dispensed material to create a three-dimensional scan model, which is then compared to the computer model profile to determine if adjustments are needed. If adjustments are required, the computing device adjusts the robotic arm or support apparatus to deform the material to match the computer model profile within engineering tolerances.
The method outlined in the patent involves dispensing thermoplastic material in three dimensions based on a computer model profile, scanning the material during dispensing, and adjusting the material or support point location if needed to match the computer model profile. The system includes a support apparatus with a support robotic arm coordinated with the dispensing device, creating a mold for the thermoplastic object. The method also includes comparing the dispensed material profile to the computer model profile, using designated profile locations and delta points to identify coordinate distances. Additionally, the patent specifies the use of specific thermoplastic materials like polyetheretherketone, polyetherketoneketone, and polyethersulfone in the manufacturing process.
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