3DRolling: 3D Printed Objects Using a Scalable Roll-to-Roll Process
- Detailed Technology Description
- Thisnew approach for quickly printing 3D objects uses roll-to roll processing. Initialtests shows a 10X enhancement in speed compared to traditional layer by layer approaches.
- Others
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Francois Guimbretiere. “3dprinting of rolled materials” International Patent Application No: PCT/US2016/028111
- *Abstract
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Our approach allows for quick printing of soft, fabric-based3D-objects by rolling a pattern around a spindle. CAD software allowscalculation of a 2D-cutting pattern based on a 3D-model. The pattern is cut andglued in one step using a modified commerciallarge-bed laser cutter. Finally the extra material is removed to obtain thefinal object. The resolution of the final object is predominantly determined bythe thinness of the rolled material; thinner material will permit higherresolution.
Preliminary results show an enhancement in speed of more than 10X compared to current methods wherethe object is built by cutting and then piling layers of material on top ofeach other. Our roll-to-roll basedtechnique can easily be extended to a wide variety of rollable materialsincluding fabric, felt, paper, leather, plastics and wood veneer.
PotentialApplications
· Rapid prototyping
· High speed manufacturing of soft objects
Advantages
· Dramatic enhanced speed compared to comparable 2D layeringor 3D printing methods
· Suitable for a variety of materials
· Uses industry accepted roll-to-roll methods
· Electronics/sensors can easily be integrated usingmulti-roll setups
KEYWORDS: 3D printing, Additive Manufacturing, Output Devices, computer hardware, manufacturing, modelling, physical sciences, printing, roll-to-roll
- *Licensing
- Martin Teschl, Technology Commercialization & Liaison Officermt439@cornell.edu(607) 254-4454
- Country/Region
- USA
