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Weight-based identification of three dimensional printed parts

  • US 9,821,519 B2
  • Filed: 12/24/2015
  • Issued: 11/21/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/25/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer system configured to process a plurality of three dimensional (3D) printed part orders, the system comprising:

  • a memory; and

    a processing unit coupled to the memory, wherein the processing unit is operative to;

    receive a plurality of orders, each including an indication of a 3D model to print and a material to print the 3D model;

    calculate a theoretical weight for each 3D model in the plurality of orders based on a volume of the respective 3D model and a density of the indicated material;

    receive an indication of a weight of a 3D printed part;

    compare the indication of the weight of the 3D printed part to the theoretical weight associated with each 3D model in the plurality of orders; and

    identify a subset of the plurality of orders responsive to comparing the indication of the weight of the 3D printed part to the theoretical weight associated with each 3D model, the subset having a size less than a total number of orders in the plurality of orders.

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