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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 23, 2024
Filed:
Jun. 09, 2023
Protolabs, Inc., Maple Plain, MN (US);
Austin Perry, Maple Plain, MN (US);
Joshua Knutson, Maple Plain, MN (US);
Robert Ford, Maple Plain, MN (US);
Samuel Bosak, Maple Plain, MN (US);
Shuji Usui, Maple Plain, MN (US);
Proto Labs, Inc., Maple Plain, MN (US);
Abstract
Apparatuses and methods for generating a manufacturing quote are provided. Part data for a part to be manufactured is received by a processor, where the part information includes information defining the part or specifying one or more aspects of the part. A model of the part is generated and at least a toolpath to create the part is generated. A manufacturing quote is generated using the model of the part. Feedback regarding part design may be provided and manufacturing of the part may be initiated.