Process and apparatus for fabrication of three-dimensional objects
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1. A three-dimensional fabrication method, comprising:
- (a) extruding a first polymer layer;
(b) printing a first ink layer on to the first polymer layer; and
(c) repeating steps (a)-(b) to form a three-dimensional object;
wherein at least one of the first ink layer and the first polymer layer are treated with a heat source, an energy source, or a combination of a heat source and an energy source.
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Abstract
A fabrication process and apparatus for producing three-dimensional objects by depositing a first polymer layer, printing a first ink layer on to the first polymer layer, depositing a second polymer layer on to the first ink layer, and printing a second ink layer on to the second polymer layer. The deposition and printing steps may be repeated until a three-dimensional object is formed. The inks used to form at least one of the first and second ink layers may include dyes or pigments so that the three-dimensional object may be a colored three-dimensional object.
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1. A three-dimensional fabrication method, comprising:
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(a) extruding a first polymer layer; (b) printing a first ink layer on to the first polymer layer; and (c) repeating steps (a)-(b) to form a three-dimensional object; wherein at least one of the first ink layer and the first polymer layer are treated with a heat source, an energy source, or a combination of a heat source and an energy source. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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