Abstract: A adaptive build environment to serve as a build foundation for printing 3D objects in an environment that is controlled and isolated both from outside conditions and within the print environment itself. The adaptive build environment is comprised of one or more modular panels including an active cooling subsystem having a first thermal heat sink component, a second thermal heat sink component, a convection generating device, an inner plate, an outer plate, and a gas or fluid exit. In some implementations, a segmented gas and fluid guidance system may be included in one or more of the panels of the adaptive build environment in place of, or in addition to, the second thermal heat sink. The panels of the adaptive build environment are implemented to provide steady state operating conditions for printing 3D objects.

Abstract: A multi-layer composite structure, or heated build platform, to serve as a build foundation for printing 3D objects and providing non-destructive, auto-ejection of the printed object. The heated build platform is comprised of one or more layers including a low surface energy thermoplastic layer, a high flatness and dimensional stability layer, a heat spreading layer, a high thermal density layer, a heater layer, an active convection cooling device, a frame, and a bed leveling device. The layers of the heated build platform are implemented to provide steady state operating conditions for printing 3D objects.