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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 02, 2025
Filed:
Jun. 23, 2022
Seiko Epson Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Naoki Shishido, Shonai-Machi, JP;
Akira Kitahara, Shiojiri, JP;
Seiko Epson Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A three-dimensional shaping apparatus includes: a discharge unit having a nozzle opening and configured to discharge a shaping material from the nozzle opening; a stage having a shaping surface supporting the shaping material discharged from the discharge unit; a sensor unit configured to detect the shaping material supported on the shaping surface; and a control unit configured to control the discharge unit to laminate the shaping material on the shaping surface, thereby shaping a three-dimensional shaped object. The control unit is configured to execute, before start of the shaping of the three-dimensional shaped object, a remaining detection step of detecting the shaping material remaining on the shaping surface by controlling the sensor unit.