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Uses of support material in solid freeform fabrication systems

  • US 20050072113A1
  • Filed: 10/03/2003
  • Published: 04/07/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/03/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A solid freeform fabrication system for producing a three-dimensional object with embedded features, comprising:

  • build material configured to be deposited in layers to form a three-dimensional object; and

    support material configured to be deposited adjacent to the build material for supporting the build material during formation of the three-dimensional object, said support material also being configured to form a feature that imparts a predetermined property within the three-dimensional object.

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