Ford Global Technolgoies, LLC

Ford Motor Company Limited

Daniel Russman

Daniel Boccuccia

Siddharthan Selvasekar

Andres Almeida Senatore

Chih-Wei Tang

Jevon Xiao

Roy Zhou

A method of 3D printing a part with an overhanging portion requiring support during printing is provided. The method includes moving a dynamically adjustable support member to support the overhanging portion during printing of the part. The dynamically adjustable support member may be moved from a retracted position to a support position after a first portion of the part is printed and the overhanging portion may be supported by the dynamically adjustable support member in the support position. The part may be printed in a 3D printing chamber with a base and at least one wall. The base may have a first dynamically adjustable support member and the at least one wall may have a second dynamically adjustable support member. A first overhanging portion and a second overhanging portion of the part may be printed over the first dynamically adjustable support member the second dynamically adjustable support member, respectively.

Methods for making 3D printed parts using a dynamic build platform and 3D printed parts formed therefrom

A vehicle seating assembly includes a cushion and a trim layer. A permeable heater is disposed between the cushion and the trim layer. An air mover is in fluid communication with the permeable heater. The permeable heater and the air mover are operable to respectively heat or cool a seating surface.

Temperature control system for seating assembly

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