market. In that regard, the current technology offers an alternative of laser or electron beam power source, maintaining
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PAT 615 | ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM USING FOCUSED LIGHT HEATING SOURCE
CONTEXT
TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY
Additive manufacturing has the capacity to produce complex-shaped functional metallic components, in order to meet demanding requirements from different industries and sectors.
The current invention provides a new system of heat power source based on the use of incoherent light form high wattage light bulbs (200-1,000 W) focus though a number of mirrors/lens modules to heat a localized area.
New technologies able to reduce the manufacturing cost can offer strong positioning within a growing market. In that regard, the current technology offers an alternative of laser or electron beam power source, maintaining the same capacities as laser-based methods at much lower prices.
BENEFITS
Less
cost: The system provides a lower cost and lighter solution in comparison with other current technologies.
APPLICATIONS The current system can be used in different sectors for manufacturing complex components such as: aeronautics
Same
capacities: The inventions has the same capacities as other heating sources used in additive manufacturing such as the capacity of manufacturing any desired metallic component.
automotive prosthesis tooling energy systems
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PAT 615 | ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM USING FOCUSED LIGHT HEATING SOURCE IP STATUS This invention is currently protected by a patent but not national phases have been enforced yet.
TECHNOLOGY READINESS LEVEL AND TIME TO MARKET A complete prototype has been tested under relevant environment.
ORGANIZATION PROFILE European intergovernmental organization with patents in many sectors, especially in telecommunications, new materials and structures.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Technology transfer via IP licensing/ patent transference. Product co-development agreement.
KEYWORDS additive manufacturing power source laser beam
3d-printing focused ligth
CONTACT INFORMATION
Elisenda Casanelles comercialisation responsible
[email protected] +34 93 266 71 38
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