Morphable 3D Printers for Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing
A reconfigurable machine switches between additive and subtractive modes to speed builds and enable multi-material parts.
Technology No. 2020-MALS-68950
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: 1
Intellectual Property:
Provisional-Patent, 2020-02-10, United States | Utility Patent, 2021-02-10, United States