Abstract: Described herein is an Intuitive Creation System for Additive Manufacturing (AM) Devices which automates the design and manufacturing process in order to minimize or eliminate the need to teach and train new users in the art of Additive Manufacturing (AM). This system and methodology allows anyone, with little to no technical know-how, to successfully operate an AM device to produce products that improve their quality of life, on demand, locally, and during events that cause disruption of traditional global manufacturing supply chains. Additionally, the described systems and methods also allow anyone to design and create products with little to no prior technical know-how. This is accomplished by integrating computational systems and processors into the physical device such that 3D model data can be interrupted and translated into actions by the AM device without the need for a highly trained operator or user.

Abstract: Described herein is an Intuitive Creation System for Additive Manufacturing (AM) Devices which automates the design and manufacturing process in order to minimize or eliminate the need to teach and train new users in the art of Additive Manufacturing (AM). This system and methodology allows anyone, with little to no technical know-how, to successfully operate an AM device to produce products that improve their quality of life, on demand, locally, and during events that cause disruption of traditional global manufacturing supply chains. Additionally, the described systems and methods also allow anyone to design and create products with little to no prior technical know-how. This is accomplished by integrating computational systems and processors into the physical device such that 3D model data can be interrupted and translated into actions by the AM device without the need for a highly trained operator or user.

Abstract: Described herein is an Intuitive Creation System for Additive Manufacturing (AM) Devices which automates the design and manufacturing process in order to minimize or eliminate the need to teach and train new users in the art of Additive Manufacturing (AM). This system and methodology allows anyone, with little to no technical know-how, to successfully operate an AM device to produce products that improve their quality of life, on demand, locally, and during events that cause disruption of traditional global manufacturing supply chains. Additionally, the described systems and methods also allow anyone to design and create products with little to no prior technical know-how. This is accomplished by integrating computational systems and processors into the physical device such that 3D model data can be interrupted and translated into actions by the AM device without the need for a highly trained operator or user.

Abstract: Described herein is a Leader-Follower Additive Manufacturing (AM) system which controls multiple AM Devices (3D Printers) simultaneously in order to minimize human monitoring and control during the mass manufacture of AM products. This is accomplished by combining individual AM device closed-loop feedback control with the ability for AM devices to communicate feedback loop data to other AM devices. The communication of feedback loop data between AM devices during the mass fabrication of AM components improves AM process reliability and repeatability. Within the system, AM devices are able to assume the roles of Leaders or Followers; Leader AM devices lead the Follower AM devices during the fabrication of multiple AM products. If errors occur during the fabrication of the AM products, individual AM devices are able to create and implement solutions that solve fabrication errors and communicate that data with the other AM devices for present and future AM fabrication efforts.

Abstract: Described herein is a Leader-Follower Additive Manufacturing (AM) system which controls multiple AM Devices (3D Printers) simultaneously in order to minimize human monitoring and control during the mass manufacture of AM products. This is accomplished by combining individual AM device closed-loop feedback control with the ability for AM devices to communicate feedback loop data to other AM devices. The communication of feedback loop data between AM devices during the mass fabrication of AM components improves AM process reliability and repeatability. Within the system, AM devices are able to assume the roles of Leaders or Followers; Leader AM devices lead the Follower AM devices during the fabrication of multiple AM products. If errors occur during the fabrication of the AM products, individual AM devices are able to create and implement solutions that solve fabrication errors and communicate that data with the other AM devices for present and future AM fabrication efforts.

Abstract: Verification and adjustment systems and methods correct at least one build error that is detected in a component built by additive manufacturing (hereinafter “AM”). The systems and methods comprise an AM device, a first imaging device, a second imaging device and computer-implement steps for correcting the build error present in the component. The first imaging device collects first digital images or data of the component and is positioned at a first orientation with respect to a build platform of the AM device. The second imaging device collects second digital images or data of the component and is positioned at a second orientation with respect to the build platform.

Abstract: Verification and adjustment systems and methods correct at least one build error that is detected in a component built by additive manufacturing (hereinafter “AM”). The systems and methods comprise an AM device, a first imaging device, a second imaging device and computer-implement steps for correcting the build error present in the component. The first imaging device collects first digital images or data of the component and is positioned at a first orientation with respect to a build platform of the AM device. The second imaging device collects second digital images or data of the component and is positioned at a second orientation with respect to the build platform.

Abstract: Verification and adjustment systems and methods correct at least one build error that is detected in a component built by additive manufacturing (hereinafter “AM”). The systems and methods comprise an AM device, a first imaging device, a second imaging device and computer-implement steps for correcting the build error present in the component. The first imaging device collects first digital images or data of the component and is positioned at a first orientation with respect to a build platform of the AM device. The second imaging device collects second digital images or data of the component and is positioned at a second orientation with respect to the build platform.