Continuous Composites Inc.

Cc3d LLC

Other

Kenneth Lyle Tyler

Ryan C Stockett

Blake L Alfson

Trevor David Budge

Josiah D Coad

Kaleb Forrest Beebout

Colin Hugh Hambling

Jeff Beebout

Tyler B Alvarado

Martin S Mueller

Nathan Andrew Stranberg

Brian Dunham

Tyler Alvarado

A method and apparatus for the additive manufacturing of three-dimensional objects are disclosed. Two or more materials are extruded simultaneously as a composite, with at least one material in liquid form and at least one material in a solid continuous strand completely encased within the liquid material. A means of curing the liquid material after extrusion hardens the composite. A part is constructed using a series of extruded composite paths. The strand material within the composite contains specific chemical, mechanical, or electrical characteristics that instill the object with enhanced capabilities not possible with only one material.

Method and apparatus for continuous composite three-dimensional printing

A system is disclosed for use in additively manufacturing a structure. The system may include an additive manufacturing machine, a memory having computer-executable instructions stored thereon, and a processor. The processor may be configured to execute the computer-executable instructions to determine a plurality of tension vectors to be generated within the structure, and to generate a plan for manufacturing the structure. The plan may include tool paths that arrange continuous fibers within the structure to generate the plurality of tension vectors. The processor may also be configured to execute the computer-executable instructions to cause the additive manufacturing machine to follow the plan and manufacture the structure.

Systems and methods for controlling additive manufacturing

A compactor is disclosed for use with an additive manufacturing print head. The compactor may include a housing connectable to the additive manufacturing print head. The compactor may also include a compacting wheel, and at least one spring disposed in the housing and configured to exert an axial force on the compacting wheel. The compactor may further include a piston moveable to adjust a distance between the housing and the compacting wheel.

System, print head, and compactor for continuously manufacturing composite structure

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Coeur d'Alene, ID, United States of America

Kenneth Lyle Tyler