METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR RAPID PROTOTYPING OF HIGH DENSITY CIRCUITS
First Claim
1. A method of rapid prototyping a part, the method comprising:
- fabricating a first part layer in a rapid prototyping apparatus;
registering the first part layer on a direct-write apparatus;
depositing a first trace of direct-write compatible media onto the first part layer;
curing the first trace of direct-write compatible media deposited on the first part layer;
registering the first part layer on the rapid prototyping apparatus; and
fabricating a second part layer on top of the first part layer.
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Abstract
A preferred embodiment provides, for example, a system and method of integrating fluid media dispensing technology such as direct-write (DW) technologies with rapid prototyping (RP) technologies such as stereolithography (SL) to provide increased micro-fabrication and micro-stereolithography. A preferred embodiment of the present invention also provides, for example, a system and method for Rapid Prototyping High Density Circuit (RPHDC) manufacturing of solderless connectors and pilot devices with terminal geometries that are compatible with DW mechanisms and reduce contact resistance where the electrical system is encapsulated within structural members and manual electrical connections are eliminated in favor of automated DW traces. A preferred embodiment further provides, for example, a method of rapid prototyping comprising: fabricating a part layer using stereolithography and depositing thermally curable media onto the part layer using a fluid dispensing apparatus.
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17 Claims
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1. A method of rapid prototyping a part, the method comprising:
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fabricating a first part layer in a rapid prototyping apparatus;
registering the first part layer on a direct-write apparatus;
depositing a first trace of direct-write compatible media onto the first part layer;
curing the first trace of direct-write compatible media deposited on the first part layer;
registering the first part layer on the rapid prototyping apparatus; and
fabricating a second part layer on top of the first part layer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A rapid prototyping device comprising:
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one or more rapid prototyping apparatuses configured to build a part layer by layer; and
one or more direct-write apparatuses configured to deposit direct-write fluid on to a part layer fabricated by the rapid prototyping apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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