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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 11, 2025
Filed:
Sep. 16, 2021
Solventum Intellectual Properties Company, Maplewood, MN (US);
Malte Korten, Moorenweis, DE;
Andreas G. Herrmann, Munich, DE;
Bastian P. Kirchner, Fuerstenfeldbruck, DE;
Gioacchino Raia, Tuerkenfeld, DE;
Daniel D. Oberpertinger, Herrsching, DE;
Christian A. Richter, Feldafing, DE;
Anja Friedrich, Unterschleißheim, DE;
Richard E. Raby, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
Dietmar Blees, Loehne, DE;
Ralf M. Paehl, Melle, DE;
Thomas K. Müller, Gauting, DE;
Solventum Intellectual Properties Company, Maplewood, MN (US);
Abstract
A 3D printing system is disclosed, comprising a 3D printing device with a build plate and at least two workpiece holders, each having a manufacturing surface for additive manufacturing. The system includes an adapter with recesses for receiving portions of the workpiece holders, allowing the workpiece holders to be releasably attached to the build plate. The system also integrates post-processing devices controlled by a handling robot and a controller to streamline the manufacturing process, ensuring high precision and efficiency. Additionally, the disclosed technology covers a method for manufacturing at least two workpieces using the 3D printing system, which includes steps for hardening layers of material and removing workpieces post-production. Furthermore, the system includes an adapter set for attaching workpiece holders to the 3D printing device, enabling efficient transitions between different manufacturing stages and enhancing overall productivity.