Abstract: The invention is a device and a method for post-curing a three-dimensionally (3D) printed object. The device includes a curing chamber with a removable platform adapted to house the 3D-printed object. A curing light assembly emits curing light onto the 3D-printed object and an airflow module generates an airflow within the curing chamber. A heating module controls a temperature of the airflow. The airflow module and heating module simultaneously dissipate residual heat from the curing chamber and heat the airflow circulated within the curing chamber to facilitate curing the 3D-printed object. The method includes providing the curing chamber with the curing light, circulating an airflow within the curing chamber, emitting a curing light onto the 3D-printed object, and, simultaneously, heating the airflow circulated within the curing chamber to facilitate curing the 3D-printed object and dissipating a residual heat from the curing chamber.

Abstract: The present subject matter is directed towards a system and a method for selectively post-curing a three-dimensional (3D-printed) object to attain variable properties. The system comprises a selective post-curing chamber coupled to a computer in communication with a database for accessing a digital model or data concerning the 3D-printed object. The chamber comprises a movable light source assembly and a mounting platform for supporting at least one 3D-printed object thereon. A drawer system of the device facilitates the removal of the platform from within the chamber along the chamber longitudinal axis.

Abstract: The present subject matter is directed towards a system and a method for selectively post-curing a three-dimensional (3D-printed) object to attain variable properties. The system comprises a selective post-curing chamber coupled to a computer in communication with a database for accessing a digital model or data concerning the 3D-printed object. The chamber comprises a movable light source assembly and a mounting platform for supporting at least one 3D-printed object thereon. The computer includes one or more executable instructions for selectively emitting a curing light onto the 3D-printed object along a predetermined curing toolpath based on the digital model. The curing of the 3D-printed object along the predetermined curing toolpath generates variable properties along different regions of the 3D-printed object.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a system and reservoir assembly for three-dimensional (3D) printing. The reservoir assembly includes a top frame that may be filled with liquid material, and a tensioned film being held underneath the top frame. The tensioned film may be air permeable and flexible, wherein surfaces of the tensioned film may be micro textured. A bottom frame is coupled to the top frame and secures a transparent or semi-transparent rigid substrate. In exemplary embodiments, one or more filters may be positioned below the tensioned film. The one or more filters may employ a texture that is adapted to control blurring of a projected image during a printing process in order to enhance a surface finish of a 3D-printed object.

Abstract: A hardened build platform for use in three-dimensional (3D) printing systems employing photosensitive resins with suspended ceramic particles. The build platform includes a build surface that includes a layer of material with a Mohs hardness rating that is equal to or greater than the Mohs hardness rating of the ceramic particles suspended in the photosensitive resin. The layer of hardened material includes anodized aluminum, ceramic, or glass. The build surface also may be roughened to increase the adhesion between the 3D printed part and the hardened build surface.

Abstract: The invention is generally a nasal pharyngeal and oral swab that may be mass-produced via three-dimensional (3D) printing. To achieve the right materials for 3D printing the swabs, exemplary embodiments employ a set of materials that result in a rigid structure that has bendable properties (at least in the neck or stem region of the swab), but more rigid and bridle properties at a breakpoint of the swab. In exemplary embodiments, this may be achieved by constructing the device of a first photosensitive material that is generally soft and bendable when cured, and a second photosensitive material that is generally rigid and brittle when cured, wherein the soft bendable material comprises of about 70% to 90% of the photosensitive composition used to 3D print the swab, and the rigid and brittle material comprises of about 30% to 10% of the photosensitive composition used to 3D print the swab.

Abstract: The invention is generally a system for washing off residual resin from objects which are three-dimensionally (3D) printed through a vat polymerization (VP) process. Exemplary systems may include a solvent receptacle, a wash reservoir in fluid communication with the solvent receptacle, and a controller configured to pump a solvent from the solvent receptacle to the wash reservoir for washing off residual resin from a 3D-printed object. Exemplary methods may include pumping a first solution of a plurality of solvent solutions from the solvent receptacle to the wash reservoir, dispersing the first solution onto the 3D-printed object, pumping the first solution from the wash reservoir to the solvent receptacle, pumping a second solution of the plurality of solvent solutions from the solvent receptacle to the wash reservoir, and dispersing the second solution onto the 3D-printed object.

Abstract: The present subject matter is directed towards a system and a method for selectively post-curing a three-dimensional (3D-printed) object to attain variable properties. The system comprises a selective post-curing chamber coupled to a computer in communication with a database for accessing a digital model or data concerning the 3D-printed object. The chamber comprises a movable light source assembly and a mounting platform for supporting at least one 3D-printed object thereon. The computer includes one or more executable instructions for selectively emitting a curing light onto the 3D-printed object along a predetermined curing toolpath based on the digital model. The curing of the 3D-printed object along the predetermined curing toolpath generates variable properties along different regions of the 3D-printed object.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a system and reservoir assembly for three-dimensional (3D) printing. The reservoir assembly includes a top frame that may be filled with liquid material, and a tensioned film being held underneath the top frame. The tensioned film may be air permeable and flexible, wherein surfaces of the tensioned film may be micro textured. A bottom frame is coupled to the top frame and secures a transparent or semi-transparent rigid substrate. A permeable substrate is sandwiched between the tensioned film secured to the top frame and the transparent or semi-transparent rigid substrate secured to the bottom frame.

Abstract: The invention is generally a system for drying, recycling, and washing off residual resin from three-dimensionally (3D) printed objects. Exemplary systems may include a wash reservoir, a fan module, and one or more air exchange vents. The wash reservoir contains a wash solvent and a propeller fully or partially submerged into the wash solvent. The propeller splashes the wash solvent upwards to disperse on the 3D printed object, thereby largely washing away the resin residue present in the 3D printer object. The fan module is connected to the wash reservoir to create a positive or negative air pressure inside the wash reservoir, thereby redirecting the airflow to the wash reservoir. The air exchange vents are provided between a splash guard and a platform/lid of the wash reservoir to act as an air intake when the fan module blows air out of the wash reservoir and as an exhaust vice versa.

Abstract: A system and method for providing three-dimensional printing is disclosed. The three-dimensional printing technology includes enhanced functionality to provide better resolution printing, filtration of forming materials stored within a reservoir tank, and a simple and efficient cleaning process to remove debris from the reservoir subsequent to a printing cycle.

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) printing system is provided. The printing system includes a resin tank assembly with a sliding scraper, an automatic resin dispensing system, sensors configured to measure various aspects of the system, e.g., the volume of resin within the resin tank and/or within the resin dispensing system, a rigid releasable interface between the lift arm and the build platform, a resin heating system, a magnetic interface between the resin tank and the base assembly, a resin tank locking system, and other novel aspects.

Abstract: The invention is generally a system for drying, recycling, and washing off residual resin from three-dimensionally (3D) printed objects. Exemplary systems may include a system for washing off residual printing material from a surface of a 3D-printed. In an exemplary embodiment, a chamber is adapted to receive the 3D-printed object and a printing material disruption module is adapted to disrupt a composition of residual printing material on a surface of the 3D-printed object. Additionally, a washing force module may be adapted to apply a washing force field to the 3D-printed object and wash off the residual printing material.