Matthias Himmelsbach

Title: Matthias Himmelsbach and Powder-Based Additive Manufacturing

Introduction

Matthias Himmelsbach is an inventor associated with Göttingen, Germany, and DMG MORI Additive GmbH. His patent work concerns additive manufacturing and the handling of material powders during component production.

Latest Patents

Himmelsbach is associated with 1 patent: “Device and Method for Manufacturing Components Taking into Account the Inline Determined Pourability Characteristics of a Powder.” The invention describes a device that builds components layer by layer by selectively solidifying material powder with electromagnetic or particle radiation. Its powder supply uses a conduit connected to a funnel section and at least one controllable shut-off valve positioned downstream in the direction of powder flow. The arrangement enables inline determination of the pourability characteristics of the powder being used.

Career Highlights

The available information connects Himmelsbach’s inventive work with DMG MORI Additive GmbH and powder-based additive manufacturing. His patent focuses on monitoring powder behavior during production, a factor relevant to the reliable supply of material in layer-by-layer manufacturing processes.

Collaborations

Michel Freitag and Frank Haverkamp are identified as Himmelsbach’s coworkers. The provided information does not specify their roles in the patent or describe particular joint projects.

Conclusion

Matthias Himmelsbach’s documented patent contribution addresses inline assessment of powder pourability in additive manufacturing, linking material handling with the production of components.