Abstract: Methods for fabricating three-dimensional objects by 3D-inkjet printing technology are provided. The methods utilize a combination of curable materials that polymerize via ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) and curable materials that polymerize via free-radical polymerization (FRP) for fabricating the object. Systems suitable for performing these methods, kits containing modeling material formulations usable in the methods and objects obtained thereby are also provided.

Abstract: Described herein is a method of additive manufacturing of a three-dimensional object having an agent which promotes electroless metal deposition dispersed therein in a configured pattern. The method utilizes modeling material formulation(s) which comprise and/or are capable of generating such an agent. Further described is a method of manufacturing a three-dimensional object having an electrically-conductive material dispersed in a configured pattern. The method utilizes an object having an agent which promotes electroless metal deposition dispersed therein in a configured pattern and manufactured by the aforementioned method, and proceeds by contacting the three-dimensional object with an electroless deposition solution so as to effect the electroless deposition onto the configured pattern. Further described are kits for use in additive manufacturing as described herein; as well as three-dimensional objects which may be manufactured as described herein.

Abstract: Novel support material formulations, characterized as providing a cured support material which is readily removable by contacting with water, are disclosed. The formulations comprise a curable water-soluble mono-functional monomer, a water-miscible polymer and a silicone polyether. Methods of fabricating a three-dimensional object, and a three-dimensional object fabricated thereby are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods for fabricating three-dimensional objects by 3D-inkjet printing technology are provided. The methods utilize curable materials that polymerize via ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) for fabricating the object. Systems suitable for performing these methods and kits containing modeling material formulations usable in the methods are also provided.

Abstract: An intermediate transfer member for digital offset printing is described, comprising a UV cured silicone release formulation. There is also described a method of producing an intermediate transfer member, and a UV curable release formulation for an intermediate transfer member.

Abstract: An intermediate transfer member for digital offset printing is described, comprising a UV-A cured silicone release formulation. There is also described a method of producing an intermediate transfer member, and a UV-A curable silicone release formulation for an intermediate transfer member.

Abstract: Methods for fabricating three-dimensional objects by 3D-inkjet printing technology are provided. The methods utilize curable materials that polymerize via ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) for fabricating the object. Systems suitable for performing these methods and kits containing modeling material formulations usable in the methods are also provided.

Abstract: Methods for fabricating three-dimensional objects by 3D-inkjet printing technology are provided. The methods utilize curable materials that polymerize via ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) for fabricating the object. Systems suitable for performing these methods and kits containing modeling material formulations usable in the methods are also provided.

Abstract: Formulation systems usable for fabricating a three-dimensional object made of a polyamide-containing material, by three-dimensional 3D inkjet printing, and methods and systems utilizing same, are provided. The formulation systems are formed of at least a first and second model formulations containing a lactam and a catalyst for inducing anionic ring opening polymerization of the lactam in the first formulation, and an activator for promoting anionic ring opening polymerization of the lactam in the second formulation, and are further characterized as: including in the first and/or second formulation a compound capable of increasing a rate of said polymerization upon exposure to said curing energy; including as an activator a lactam-blocked polyisocyanate; and/or as including in the first model formulation at least one material capable of reducing a melting point of said first model formulation. Formulation systems usable at a selected ratio are also provided.

Abstract: Novel support material formulations, characterized as providing a cured support material which is readily removable by contacting with water, are disclosed. The formulations comprise a curable water-soluble mono-functional monomer, a water-miscible polymer and a silicone polyether. Methods of fabricating a three-dimensional object, and a three-dimensional object fabricated thereby are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods for fabricating three-dimensional objects by 3D-inkjet printing technology are provided. The methods utilize curable materials that polymerize via ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) for fabricating the object. Systems suitable for performing these methods and kits containing modeling material formulations usable in the methods are also provided.

Abstract: Methods for fabricating three-dimensional objects by 3D-inkjet printing technology are provided. The methods utilize curable materials that polymerize via ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) in combination with toughening agents for fabricating the object. Systems suitable for performing these methods and kits containing modeling material formulations usable in the methods are also provided.

Abstract: Provided are methods of fabricating an object, effected by jetting two or more different modeling material formulation, each containing a different material or mixture of materials, and at least one containing an unsaturated cyclic monomer that is polymerizable by ROMP, which, when contacted on a receiving medium, undergo a reaction therebetween to form a cured modeling material. The chemical composition of the formed cured material is dictated by a ratio of the number of voxels of each modeling material formulation in a voxel block. Systems for executing the methods, and printed objects obtained thereby are also provided.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a conductive element is disclosed. The method being executed by an additive manufacturing system and comprises: dispensing a modeling material on a receiving medium to form a layer, and dispensing a conductive ink on the layer of modeling material to form a conductive element. In some embodiments of the invention the modeling material comprises a sintering inducing agent, and in some embodiments of the present invention a sintering inducing composition is dispensed separately from the modeling material and separately from the conductive ink.

Abstract: An inkjet printing method and inkjet compositions are disclosed. The method includes selectively depositing by inkjet printing, layer by layer, a first composition and a second composition onto a receiving media from different dispensers to form polymerizable deposited layers. The first composition includes one or more free-radical polymerizable compounds and a cationic photoinitiator and is devoid of compounds able to undergo cationic photopolymerization within the first composition. The second composition includes one or more cationic polymerizable compounds and is devoid of cationic photoinitiators. At least one of the compositions includes a radical photoinitiator. The method further includes exposing the deposited layers to actinic radiation to initiate polymerization of the free-radical polymerizable compounds and the cationic polymerizable compounds within the deposited layers.

Abstract: An inkjet printing method and inkjet compositions are disclosed. The method includes selectively depositing by inkjet printing, layer by layer, a first composition and a second composition onto a receiving media from different dispensers to form polymerizable deposited layers. The first composition includes one or more free-radical polymerizable compounds and a cationic photoinitiator and is devoid of compounds able to undergo cationic photopolymerization within the first composition. The second composition includes one or more cationic polymerizable compounds and is devoid of cationic photoinitiators. At least one of the compositions includes a radical photoinitiator. The method further includes exposing the deposited layers to actinic radiation to initiate polymerization of the free-radical polymerizable compounds and the cationic polymerizable compounds within the deposited layers.

Abstract: Provided are methods of fabricating an object, effected by jetting two or more different compositions, each containing a different material or mixture of materials, which, when contacted on a receiving medium, undergo a chemical reaction therebetween to form the building material. The chemical composition of the formed building material is dictated by a ratio of the number of voxels of each composition in a voxel block. Systems for executing the methods, and printed objects obtained thereby are also provided.

Abstract: Methods for fabricating three-dimensional objects by 3D-inkjet printing technology are provided. The methods utilize curable materials that polymerize via ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) for fabricating the object. Systems suitable for performing these methods and kits containing modeling material formulations usable in the methods are also provided.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a cross-layer pattern in a layered object is disclosed. The method is executed by an additive manufacturing system and comprises: dispensing a patterning material onto a receiving medium to form a first pattern element; dispensing a first layer of modeling material onto the first pattern element while forming a first open cavity exposing at least a portion of the first pattern element beneath the first layer; and dispensing patterning material onto the exposed portion of the first pattern element and the first layer to form a second pattern element contacting the first pattern element.

Abstract: An inkjet printing method and inkjet compositions are disclosed. The method includes selectively depositing by inkjet printing, layer by layer, a first composition and a second composition onto a receiving media from different dispensers to form polymerizable deposited layers. The first composition includes one or more free-radical polymerizable compounds and a cationic photoinitiator and is devoid of compounds able to undergo cationic photopolymerization within the first composition. The second composition includes one or more cationic polymerizable compounds and is devoid of cationic photoinitiators. At least one of the compositions includes a radical photoinitiator. The method further includes exposing the deposited layers to actinic radiation to initiate polymerization of the free-radical polymerizable compounds and the cationic polymerizable compounds within the deposited layers.