Patents Assigned to ADDITEC ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
  • Smart additive manufacturing device
    Patent number: 10661343
    Abstract: Disclosed is a multiple-feature compact direct-metal deposition additive manufacturing (AM) print head. The head configures off-axis, solid-state diode or diode-pumped lasers into an array to perform precision controlled, direct metal deposition printing through a single print nozzle. Dual-mode printing capability using metal wire and powder feedstock sources in the same print nozzle is provided with in-line control, precision wire feed driver/controller, adjustable shield gas diffuser, and nozzles tailored to wire feedstock diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: ADDITEC ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Matthews, Lukas Hoppe