This application is a non-provisional application of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/265,380, filed Dec. 9, 2015 and incorporated herein by reference.
The present invention relates to three dimensional (3D) printing using photosensitive materials and digital light processing (DLP) stereolithographic (SLA) printing.
In recent years there has been a large increase in the number and type of 3D printers available to the hobbyist, jewelry makers, and consumers. A certain subsection of these SLA 3D printers use a configuration that requires light to be transmitted from underneath, through a transparent material (called the window), into the resin whereby the resin is cured, usually in thin layers. A few examples of such printers are the FormLabs Form 1+ 3D printer, the Pegasus Touch Laser 3D Printer by Full Spectrum Laser, the Solidator 3D Printer by Solidator, etc. The resin contains pigments or dyes that absorb (and/or scatter) light at the wavelength used to cure the resin. The window material needs to be transparent, free from optical defects, and inert to the resin especially during the curing of the resin. The most common window material is PDMS (polydimethylsiloxane).
DLP SLA 3D printers typically print in a single material. This limits the application space and also impacts the user experience. Notably it creates a support generation problem. Overhangs of the model need to be supported during the 3D printing process. When only one print material is available, the support material and part material are the same and therefore have the same material properties. This has two impacts: first, removing the supports becomes a challenge and there is a high risk of damaging the printed part or leaving undesirable marks on the surface of the printed part; and second, because of the first issue, when generating support you want to minimize the number of supports used. This represents a significant challenge that is difficult to solve through software algorithms.
Moreover, systems that use multi-materials in bottom-up DLP SLA use multiple resin trays, with each resin tray containing a different material. In addition, there is often a cleaning and drying station to prevent contamination between the different materials in the different resin trays. The cleaning and drying between the use of different materials, however, is performed separately and therefore significantly increases the print time, for example it can take 5-10 times longer to print a part with two materials as it does with one material.
This specification describes technologies relating to three dimensional (3D) printing using photosensitive materials (e.g., photopolymers) and digital light processing stereolithographic (DLP SLA) printing.
Particular embodiments of the subject matter described in this specification can be implemented to realize one or more of the following advantages. In particular, the embodiments help to reduce support generation as a cause of print failure. Still further, development of support structure(s) can be simplified, enabling 3D printing of a part correctly with less iteration, even for experienced users. In addition, support removal, which is typically a manual process that significantly adds to the touch time required to produce a part using DLP SLA, can be made easier since a support material with different material properties from the main material(s) can be used.
In addition, independent of the building of supports during 3D printing, the ability to readily do DLP SLA printing with more than a single material can provide significant advantages. Many applications require the use of more than one material, e.g., the handle of a device that has rubber over-molded onto a rigid plastic to improve the grip. Using the systems and techniques described herein, the application space for a 3D printer can be increased. More than one material can be used in DLP SLA in a manner that is significantly quicker than existing implementations of multi-material DLP SLA. In addition, the issue of having to ensure that the optical windows of all the resin trays in a multi-resin tray system are co-planar can be avoided, thus reducing the opportunities for distortions in the printed part that can be caused by the optical windows not being coplanar.
Representatively, in one embodiment, the invention is directed to a process of multi-material stereolithographic three dimensional printing. The process may include depositing a first material through a first material dispenser of a stereolithographic three dimensional printer onto an optical exposure window to form a first material layer and curing the first material layer to form a first material structure on a build head of the stereolithographic three dimensional printer. The process may further include depositing a second material through the first material dispenser or a second material dispenser onto the optical exposure window to form a second material layer and curing the second material layer to form a second material structure on the build head. In some embodiments, the first material and the second material may include a photosensitive material, and curing may include positioning the build head over the optical exposure window and emitting a light from a light source positioned below the optical exposure window through the optical exposure window to the first material layer or the second material. In still further embodiments, the process may include performing a cleaning operation prior to depositing the second material layer. The cleaning operation may include moving the build head and the optical exposure window past one or more of a cleaning device to mechanically clean any uncured first material from the build head and the optical exposure window. The process may further include a separation operation after the curing of the first material and a cleaning operation. The separation operation may include separating the build head from the optical exposure window, and the cleaning operation may be performed simultaneously with the separation operation and include cleaning the optical exposure window or the build head of any uncured first material. In addition, the process may include a separation operation and a cleaning operation after the curing of the second material. The separation operation may include separating the build head from the optical exposure window, and the cleaning operation may be performed simultaneously with the separation operation and include cleaning the optical exposure window, the build head or the second material layer of the any uncured second material. In some cases, the second material is deposited through the first material dispenser.
In other embodiments, the invention is directed to a multi-material stereolithographic three dimensional printer including a light source adapted to perform stereolithography, a support member having an optical window, a build head, a material dispenser operable to dispense a photosensitive material on the optical window, and a plurality of cleaning devices operable to clean the optical window and the build head. In some cases, the support member may be the only support member. In some cases, the support member may have only one optical window. The material dispenser may be a syringe pump, a peristaltic pump, an ink-jet head, a roller transfer machine, or a film transfer machine. In addition, the printer may include a second material dispenser. Still further, the plurality of cleaning devices may be mechanically coupled with the printer. In addition, the plurality of cleaning devices may be active or passive cleaning devices. For example, the cleaning devices may include rubber blades, solvents, a brush, or a mechanized brush.
In another embodiment, the invention is directed to a stereolithographic three dimensional printing system including a light source adapted to perform stereolithography, a support member having an optical window, a build head, a material dispenser operable to hold a photosensitive material, a plurality of cleaning devices, and a controller operable to cause the material dispenser to dispense a photosensitive material on the optical window, cause the light source to perform stereolithography on the photosensitive material and cure the photosensitive material to the build head, and cause the plurality of cleaning devices to remove any uncured photosensitive material from the optical window and the build head. In some embodiments, the material dispenser is a first material dispenser and the photosensitive material is a first photosensitive material, and the first material dispenser is operable to hold the first photosensitive material, the system further comprising a second material dispenser operable to hold a second photosensitive material, wherein the second photosensitive material is different than the first photosensitive material. In some embodiments, the controller is operable to cause the second material dispenser to dispense the second photosensitive material, and cause the laser source to perform stereolithography on the second photosensitive material and cure the second photosensitive material to the build head or to the first photosensitive material. In some embodiments, the controller is further operable to, after the photosensitive material is dispensed, cause the build head to be positioned over the optical window, and in contact with the photosensitive material, such that the photosensitive material is cured to the build head. In addition, the controller may be operable to cause the cleaning devices to remove any uncured photosensitive material by causing the build head and the optical window to move past one or more of the plurality of cleaning devices. Still further, the controller may be operable to cause the cleaning devices to remove any uncured photosensitive material during an operation in which the build head is separated from the optical window.
The details of one or more embodiments of the subject matter described in this specification are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other features, aspects, and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the description, the drawings, and the claims.
The embodiments disclosed herein are illustrated by way of example and not by way of limitation in the figures of the accompanying drawings in which like references indicate similar elements. It should be noted that references to “an” or “one” embodiment in this disclosure are not necessarily to the same embodiment, and they mean at least one.
In this section we shall explain several preferred embodiments with reference to the appended drawings. Whenever the shapes, relative positions and other aspects of the parts described in the embodiments are not clearly defined, the scope of the embodiments is not limited only to the parts shown, which are meant merely for the purpose of illustration. Also, while numerous details are set forth, it is understood that some embodiments may be practiced without these details. In other instances, well-known structures and techniques have not been shown in detail so as not to obscure the understanding of this description.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. Spatially relative terms, such as “beneath”, “below”, “lower”, “above”, “upper”, and the like may be used herein for ease of description to describe one element's or feature's relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. It will be understood that the spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over, elements described as “below” or “beneath” other elements or features would then be oriented “above” the other elements or features. Thus, the exemplary term “below” can encompass both an orientation of above and below. The device may be otherwise oriented (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein interpreted accordingly.
As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising” specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
The terms “or” and “and/or” as used herein are to be interpreted as inclusive or meaning any one or any combination. Therefore, “A, B or C” or “A, B and/or C” mean “any of the following: A; B; C; A and B; A and C; B and C; A, B and C.” An exception to this definition will occur only when a combination of elements, functions, steps or acts are in some way inherently mutually exclusive.
The 3D printed object 160 is 3D printed on a build plate (or head) 130, which is connected by a rod 135 to one or more 3D printing structures 140. The printing structure(s) 140 are used to move the build plate 130 within vat 110. This movement is relative movement, and thus the moving piece can be the build plate 130, the vat 110, or both, in various implementations. In some implementations, a controller for printing structure(s) 140 is implemented using integrated circuit technology, such as an integrated circuit board with embedded processor and firmware. Such controllers can connect with a computer or computer system. Representatively, in some implementations, system 100 includes a programmed computer 150 that connects to printing structure(s) 140 and operates as the controller for system 100.
Computer 150 may include a processor 152 and a memory 154. Processor 152 can be one or more hardware processors, which can each include multiple processor cores. Memory 154 can include both volatile and non-volatile memory, such as Random Access Memory (RAM) and Flash RAM. Computer 150 can include various types of computer storage media and devices, which can include memory 154, to store instructions of programs that run on the processor 152. For example, a 3D printing program 156 can be stored in the memory 154 and run on processor 152 to implement the techniques described herein. These techniques can include control of 3D printing structures 140 that move build head 130, vat 110 and/or window 115, as well as cleaning devices and/or material dispenser(s), as described in further detail below. In addition, these techniques can include algorithms to develop support structures and/or determine the order of printing of different materials within each respective layer of object 160.
One or more light sources 142 are positioned below the window 115 and are connected with computer 150 (or other controller). For example, light source(s) 142 can be a DLP projector that can output patterned light at different wavelengths. In one embodiment, light source 142 is a laser source adapted to perform stereolithography. Light source(s) 142 may direct at least a first light 180 into liquid 120 through the window 115. The light 180 has a wavelength selected to create 3D structure 160 on build plate 130 by curing the photosensitive resin in the liquid 120, in accordance with a defined pattern or patterns. In addition, the one or more light sources 142 can be a dual wavelength illumination source device or separate illumination devices.
In one embodiment, build plate 130 starts at a position near the bottom of vat 110, and a varying pattern of light 180 is directed through window 115 to create solid structure 160 as build plate 130 is raised out of the vat. In addition, computer 150 (or other controller) can build 3D structure 160 using multiple materials. In some implementations, one or more of the multiple materials are used as support structures of 3D structure 160 during the creation of 3D structure 160. In some implementations, two or more (or all) of the multiple materials are used as final components of 3D structure 160. In addition, a controller (e.g., computer 150) can direct cleaning and material dispensing operations, as described in detail below, in addition to controlling one or more lights 180 from one or more light sources 142. In some implementations, the controller for the 3D printer is implemented using a circuit board with integrated circuitry thereon, including an embedded processor and firmware.
The object 160 is 3D printed on a build plate (or head) 130, which is connected by a rod 135 to one or more 3D printing structures 140, which are used to move build plate 130 or support tray 210, as previously discussed. In some implementations, a controller for the printing structure(s) 140 is implemented using integrated circuit technology, such as an integrated circuit board with embedded processor and firmware. Such controllers can connect with a computer or computer system. In some implementations, the system 200 includes a programmed computer 150 that connects to the printing structure(s) 140 and operates as the controller for the system 200.
One or more light sources 142 are positioned below the optical window 208 and are connected with the computer 150 (or other controller). For example, light source(s) 142 can be a DLP projector positioned below optical window 208 and that can output patterned light at different wavelengths. Light source(s) 142 directs at least a first light 180 through the optical window 208. The light 180 has a wavelength selected to create 3D structure 160 on build plate 130 by curing the photosensitive resin applied to optical window 208, in accordance with a defined pattern or patterns. In addition, the one or more light sources 142 can be a dual wavelength illumination source device or separate illumination devices, including laser light sources.
System 200 further includes dispenser 202 and cleaning devices 204, 206. Dispenser 202 and cleaning devices 204, 206 may be part of, or otherwise electrically coupled with, 3D printing structure(s) 140 and computer 150 such that they are controlled, or otherwise operated by, programmed computer 150. For example, dispenser 202 may be mechanically and/or electrically connected to 3D printing structure(s) 140 and computer 150 by support member 212, as shown. Support member 212 may be, for example, a rod through which a printing material can be passed to dispenser 202, and may include wiring running there through to provide an electrical connection between dispenser 202 and computer 150. In addition, cleaning devices 204 and 206 may be mechanically (and in some cases electrically) connected to 3D printing structure(s) 140 by support member 214 (e.g. a rod) and support tray 210, respectively, (e.g. such as by mounting to member 214 and/or support tray 210).
Dispenser 202 may be, for example, any type of dispensing mechanism suitable for dispensing a desired amount of material (for forming printed object 160) onto optical window 208 of support tray 210 in the desired amount. Representatively, dispenser 202 may be a positive pressure pump having valves to control the amount of material dispensed, a deposition extruder, a pick and place type dispenser, a syringe pump, a peristaltic pump, and/or a dispenser such as that found in an ink-jet head. The dispensing equipment may also include a Meyer rod, doctoring blade, or other device to spread the dispensed material across the window surface. The surface of optical window 208 may also be chemically functionalized to ease the spreading of the liquid across the window surface.
Cleaning devices 204 and 206 may be any type of device suitable for cleaning an uncured or undesirable material off of build plate 130 or support tray 210, respectively. For example, cleaning devices 204 and 206 may be passive or active mechanisms suitable for removal of the undesirable material. Representatively, in one embodiment, cleaning devices 204 and 206 are relatively rigid structures which have tip portions that are aligned with the desired surface such that they can mechanically remove (e.g., scrape) any undesirable material off the surface when devices 204, 206, build plate 130 and/or support tray 210 are moved with respect to one another. In addition, in some embodiments, cleaning devices 204 and 206 may include additional features that allow them to first apply a cleaning material to the appropriate surface (e.g. an isopropyl spray) to soften the material and then remove the softened material, such as by suction force. Specific details with respect to the operation of these aspects of printing system 200 will now be described in reference to
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Once aligned, build head 130 and support tray 210 may be moved closer together (e.g., build head 130 moved in a downward vertical direction as shown by arrow 902) so that first material layer 606 is in contact with uncured second material 802 that is deposited onto the optical window 208 as shown in
Once cured, second material 802 forms a cured second material structure or layer 1002 on build head 130, in addition to the cured first material structure or layer 606, as shown in
Although a dispenser in general is disclosed herein for dispensing the material, it should be understood that the material can be deposited in many ways, for example, by a syringe pump (see
The material can be bulk deposited or selectively deposited. In the case of bulk deposition, enough material is deposited to cover the whole area. In the case of selective deposition, material is only deposited where it will be cured. Selective deposition can be at a resolution greater than the XY resolution of the DLP as the cleaning devices will ensure that the excess material is removed. In addition, the cleaning devices can be passive cleaning devices such as blades, sponges, and/or brushes that can contain solvent. Further, a cleaning device can be an active cleaning device such as solvent sprays, mechanized brushes, or a combination thereof. In some implementations, only a single type of cleaning device is used in a 3D printer, and in other implementations, more than one type of cleaning device is used in a 3D printer.
In addition, it should be understood that in some embodiments, the 3D object printed using the 3D printing systems disclosed herein may be, or otherwise include, a self-supporting biocompatible structure (e.g., scaffold) to which biomaterials (e.g., cells) may later be added, or added simultaneously with the printing material. The structure may be removed after printing leaving behind a self-supporting biological structure. The term “scaffolding” as used herein may refer to any structure that is printed using a 3D printer. In some cases, the scaffolding or structure may be a temporary structure that is biologically compatible with any number of biomaterials such that it may be used as a support structure to which the biomaterials may be added and then grown into the desired biological structure. The scaffolding is then removed leaving behind a self-supporting three dimensional biological structure. In other cases, the scaffolding or structure is the final 3D printed object.
It should also be understood that the term “biological material” or “biomaterial” may refer to a biological material suitable for use in 3D printing technologies. For example, the material may be any biological material such as cells that can be printed with the aid of a computer controlled printing device to create a desired self-supporting biological structure. In some embodiments, a biomaterial includes cell solutions, cell aggregates, cell-comprising gels, proteins, multicellular bodies, or tissues. Representatively, in some embodiments, the biomaterial may include a plurality of cells, a component of extracellular matrix, a cellular material, a cellular component, a growth factor, a peptide, a protein, a synthetic molecule, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the cells may include cells derived from the endoderm. Representatively, the cells may include, but are not limited to, exocrine secretory epithelial cells, salivary gland cells (e.g., polysaccharide-rich secretion or glycoprotein enzyme-rich secretion), Von Ebner's gland cells, mammary gland cells, lacrimal gland cell, ceruminous gland cells, eccrine sweat gland cells, apocrine sweat gland cell, sebaceous gland cells, bowman's gland cells, brunner's gland cells, seminal vesicle cells, prostate gland cells, bulbourethral gland cell, bartholin's gland cell, uterus endometrium cell (carbohydrate secretion), isolated goblet cells of respiratory and digestive tracts, stomach lining mucous cell, gastric gland cells, pancreatic acinar cells, paneth cells, type II pneumocytes of lung, clara cells of the lung, hormone secreting cells, anterior pituitary cells, somatotropes, lactotropes, thyrotropes, gonadotropes, corticotropes, pituitary cells, magnocellular neurosecretory cells, gut and respiratory tract cells, thyroid gland cells, thyroid epithelial cell, parafollicular cell, parathyroid gland cells, parathyroid chief cell, oxyphil cell, adrenal gland cells, chromaffin cells, or kidney cells. In some embodiments, the cells may include cells derived from ectoderm.
Representatively, the cells may include keratinizing epithelial cells, epidermal keratinocytes, epidermal basal cells (stem cell), keratinocytes of fingernails and toenails, nail bed basal cells, hair shaft cells, hair root sheath cells, hair matrix cells (stem cell), wet stratified barrier epithelial cells, surface epithelial cells, basal cells or urinary epithelium cells. In some embodiments, the cells may be nerve cells. Representative cells include, but are not limited to, sensory transducer cells, auditory inner hair cells, auditory outer hair cells, basal cells of olfactory epithelium, primary sensory neurons, merkel cells of epidermis, olfactory receptor neurons, sensory neurons, photoreceptor cells, autonomic neuron cells, cholinergic neural cell, adrenergic neural cells, peptidergic neural cells, sense organ and peripheral neuron supporting cells, cells of the organ of Corti, supporting cells (e.g. vestibular, taste bud, or olfactory epithelium), schwann cells, glial cells, astrocytes, or neuron cells. In some embodiments, the cells may be derived from the mesoderm. Representative cells may include, but are not limited to, metabolism and storage cells, hepatocytes, adipocytes, fat cells, liver lipocytes, kidney cells, pancreatic duct cells, exocrine gland striated duct cells, gall bladder epithelial cells, epididymal cells, extracellular matrix cells, epithelial cells, fibroblasts (e.g. connective tissue fibroblasts, tendon fibroblasts, bone marrow reticular tissue fibroblasts, or nonepithelial fibroblasts), hyaline cartilage chondrocyte, fibrocartilage chondrocyte, elastic cartilage chondrocyte, osteoblast/osteocytes, osteoprogenitor cell (stem cell of osteoblasts), hepatic stellate cell (Ito cell), pancreatic stellate cells, contractile cells, skeletal muscle cells, satellite cells, heart muscle cells, smooth muscle cells, myoepithelial cells, erythrocytes, megakaryocytes, monocytes, connective tissue macrophages, epidermal Langerhans cell, osteoclasts, dendritic cells, microglial cells, granulocytes, hybridoma cells, mast cells, T cells, B cells, reticulocytes, stem cells and committed progenitors for the blood and immune system, germ cells, oogonium/oocyte, spermatid, spermatocyte, spermatogonium cell (stem cell for spermatocyte), spermatozoon, follicle cells, thymus epithelial cells, or interstitial cells. The biomaterial may include one or a combination of any of the cells disclosed herein.
The term “self-supporting biological structure” may refer to any engineered tissue or organ that is viable and functional in the absence of a support structure or scaffolding. Representatively, the self-supporting biological structure may be a whole tissue, organ, or a portion thereof engineered to replicate wholly or in part its naturally occurring counterpart. Representative self-supporting biological structures may include, but are not limited to, connective tissues, muscle tissues, nervous system tissues, and epithelial tissues. Representative organs may include, but are not limited to, organ(s) associated with the cardiovascular system (e.g. heart), digestive system (e.g., esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, intestines, colon and rectum), the endocrine system (e.g., hypothalamus, pituitary gland, pineal body or pineal gland, thyroid, parathyroids and adrenals), the excretory system (e.g., kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra), the immune system (e.g., bone marrow, thymus, spleen and lymph nodes), the integumentary system (e.g., skin, hair and nails), the muscular system (e.g., skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles), the nervous system (e.g., brain and spinal cord), the reproductive system (e.g., ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, mammary glands, testes, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate and penis), the respiratory system (e.g., pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs and diaphragm) and the skeletal system (e.g., bones, cartilage, ligaments and tendons).
In this aspect, in some cases, one or more of the 3D printing systems disclosed herein may be considered a “bioprinter.” A bioprinter may be any computer operated printing device operable to print a structure that includes biomaterials. The bioprinter may include several components that allow the bioprinter to print the resin at various locations along a Cartesian coordinate system so that a three dimensional biological structure is created. The printed three dimensional biological structure may be considered an engineered three dimensional biological structure in that it is formed by a computer-aided device (e.g. a bioprinter) according to a set of computer-implemented instructions. Representatively, as previously discussed, the printer may include a controller that manages the operation of the print head according to a set of computer-implemented instructions (e.g. computer software, computer instructions, a computer program or a computer application).
In addition the mechanical structures described, embodiments of the subject matter and the functional operations described in this specification can be implemented using digital electronic circuitry, or in computer software, firmware, or hardware, including the structures disclosed in this specification and their structural equivalents, or in combinations of one or more of them. Embodiments of the subject matter described in this specification can be implemented using one or more modules of computer program instructions encoded on a computer-readable medium for execution by, or to control the operation of, data processing apparatus. The computer-readable medium can be a manufactured product, such as hard drive in a computer system or an optical disc sold through retail channels, or an embedded system. The computer-readable medium can be a machine-readable storage device, a machine-readable storage substrate, a memory device, or a combination of one or more of them.
The term “data processing apparatus” encompasses all apparatus, devices, and machines for processing data, including by way of example a programmable processor, a computer, or multiple processors or computers. A computer program (also known as a program, software, software application, script, or code) can be written in any form of programming language, including compiled or interpreted languages, declarative or procedural languages, and it can be deployed in any form, including as a stand-alone program or as a module, component, subroutine, or other unit suitable for use in a computing environment. A computer program does not necessarily correspond to a file in a file system. A program can be stored in a portion of a file that holds other programs or data (e.g., one or more scripts stored in a markup language document), in a single file dedicated to the program in question, or in multiple coordinated files (e.g., files that store one or more modules, sub-programs, or portions of code). A computer program can be deployed to be executed on one computer or on multiple computers that are located at one site or distributed across multiple sites and interconnected by a communication network.
The processes described in this specification can be performed by, and/or under the control of, one or more programmable processors executing one or more computer programs to perform functions by operating on input data and generating output. The processes can also be performed by, and apparatus can also be implemented using, special purpose logic circuitry, e.g., an FPGA (field programmable gate array) or an ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit).
Processors suitable for the execution of a computer program include, by way of example, both general and special purpose microprocessors, and any one or more processors of any kind of digital computer. Generally, a processor will receive instructions and data from a read-only memory or a random access memory or both. The essential elements of a computer are a processor for performing instructions and one or more memory devices for storing instructions and data. Generally, a computer will also include, or be operatively coupled to receive data from or transfer data to, or both, one or more mass storage devices for storing data, e.g., magnetic, magneto-optical disks, or optical disks. However, a computer need not have such devices. Moreover, a computer can be embedded in another device, e.g., a mobile telephone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a mobile audio or video player, a game console, a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver, or a portable storage device (e.g., a universal serial bus (USB) flash drive), to name just a few. Devices suitable for storing computer program instructions and data include all forms of non-volatile memory, media and memory devices, including by way of example semiconductor memory devices, e.g., EPROM, EEPROM, and flash memory devices; magnetic disks, e.g., internal hard disks or removable disks; magneto-optical disks; and CD-ROM and DVD-ROM disks. The processor and the memory can be supplemented by, or incorporated in, special purpose logic circuitry.
In addition, in some embodiments, the programmable processors may execute instructions contained in a machine-readable medium, that, when executed cause the computing device to perform the processes disclosed herein. For example, the set of instructions may include depositing a first material through a first material dispenser onto an optical exposure window of a stereolithographic three dimensional printer. The instructions may further include curing the first material onto a build head or a previously cured material layer on the build head. Further instructions may include cleaning the optical exposure window of any uncured first material, cleaning the build head or the previously cured material layer on the build head of any uncured first material, depositing a second material through a first material dispenser or a second material dispenser onto the optical exposure window, curing the second material onto the build head or the cured first material layer on the build head, cleaning the optical exposure window of any uncured second material, and cleaning the build head and the cured second material of any uncured second material. Further instructions may include separation of the build head from the optical exposure window after the curing step.
To provide for interaction with a user, embodiments of the subject matter described in this specification can be implemented using a computer having a display device, e.g., a CRT (cathode ray tube) or LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor, for displaying information to the user and a keyboard and a pointing device, e.g., a mouse or a trackball, by which the user can provide input to the computer. Other kinds of devices can be used to provide for interaction with a user as well; for example, feedback provided to the user can be any form of sensory feedback, e.g., visual feedback, auditory feedback, or tactile feedback; and input from the user can be received in any form, including acoustic, speech, or tactile input.
It should also be appreciated that reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment”, “an embodiment”, or “one or more embodiments”, for example, means that a particular feature may be included in the practice of the invention. Similarly, it should be appreciated that in the description various features are sometimes grouped together in a single embodiment, Figure, or description thereof for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure and aiding in the understanding of various inventive aspects. This method of disclosure, however, is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the invention requires more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive aspects may lie in less than all features of a single disclosed embodiment. Thus, the claims following the Detailed Description are hereby expressly incorporated into this Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment of the invention.
In the foregoing specification, the invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments thereof. It will, however, be evident that various modifications and changes can be made thereto without departing from the broader spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims. The specification and drawings are, accordingly, to be regarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense.
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