Technical Description
This invention relates to composite material processing and additive manufacturing, particularly an extruder system for in-situ 3D printing of particle-reinforced composites. It enables real-time mixing and deposition of primary and secondary materials to form high performance composites with customizable properties.
Problems Addressed
- Lacks Real-Time Mixing
- Inefficient Thermal Transfer
- Requires Bulky Setup
- Cause Reinforcement Distortion
- Limited Shape Flexibility
- High Material Usage
- Poor Compositional Accuracy
Tech Features
- Efficient In-Situ Extrusion
- Enhanced Reinforcement Control
- Better Structural Integrity
- Optimized Material Flow
- Flexible Composition Design
- Improved Thermal Management
Target Audience
- Additive Manufacturing System Developers
- Aerospace and Automotive Industries
- Biomedical Device Manufacturers
- Advanced Materials R&D Labs
- Polymer and Composite Producers
Tech ID: P18-1678 TRL 6 Patent Status: Granted Available For Exclusive and Non-exclusive License
