Morphable 3D Printers and Other Related Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing Machines
A reconfigurable machine switches between additive and subtractive modes to speed builds and enable multi-material parts.
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a new approach to integrated additive and subtractive manufacturing, referred to as convergent manufacturing. The method allows for 3D printing between different products. The technology morphs into different modes depending on its intended use.
Advantages:
-Efficient
-Versatile
-Improves Public Safety
Potential Applications:
-Military/Defense
-3D Printing Food
-Biomedical
-Electronics and Computer Hardware
TRL: 3
Intellectual Property:
Provisional-Patent, 2020-02-10, United States
Utility Patent, 2021-02-10, United States
Keywords: 3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing, Defense & Space, Electronic Devices, Electronics, Food Industry, Food Production, Food Safety, Implants, Manufacturing, Materials and Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Implants, Military, Munition Systems, Public Safety