Sabic Global Technologies B.v.

John Roviaro

Thomas Hocker

Systems, devices, and methods according to the present disclosure are configured for use in additive manufacturing. Systems for additive manufacturing can include stand-alone manufacturing units, a series of units on an assembly line, or a high-capacity system with workflow automation features including a conveyor for transporting parts to or from a build area, or a robotic arm for transporting parts or adjusting a system component. An additive manufacturing system () can include a flow regulator () to change a temperature of a thermoplastic material at or in a tip () of a material extrusion nozzle cartridge (), such as to enable or inhibit flow of the thermoplastic material from the tip. The flow regulator can be configured to provide a specified gas or liquid at a specified temperature, velocity, or volume.

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Savoy, MA, United States of America

John Roviaro