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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 15, 2023
Filed:
Jun. 29, 2022
Arcam Ab, Molnlycke, SE;
Kristofer Karlsson, Kungsbacka, SE;
Arcam AB, Molnlycke, SE;
Abstract
Described is an additive manufacturing apparatus for additive manufacturing of three dimensional objects, said apparatus comprises a powder distribution unit movable across a build area for applying a layer of powder material thereon and a solidification device for selectively solidifying the applied powder layer at positions corresponding to a cross section of the object to be manufactured. Said powder distribution unit comprises at least a first and a second powder distributors essentially in parallel with each other and extending in a first direction, said first and second powder distributors are arranged to be adjustably spaced apart in a second direction transversely to said first direction which second direction is essentially in parallel with the direction of movement of said powder distribution unit over said build area.