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Apparatus for three dimensional printing using image layers

  • US 20050208168A1
  • Filed: 03/11/2005
  • Published: 09/22/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/18/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A three-dimensional printer (3DP) adapted to generate an object assembled from a plurality of cross sections, comprising:

  • a first surface adapted to receive a layer of sinterable powder;

    a radiant energy source adapted to fuse at least a portion of the layer of sinterable powder on the first surface into a sintered image, the sintered image corresponding to one of said cross sections; and

    a transfer mechanism adapted to transfer the sintered image from the first surface to the object being assembled.

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