Machine vision systems for use with programmable material...

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2007-05-08

2007-05-08

Picard, Leo (Department: 2125)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Product assembly or manufacturing

C700S118000, C257S678000, C438S674000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10867258

ABSTRACT:
Programmable material consolidation systems employing a machine vision system in combination with a 3-D printing system for accurately locating a position over a support element and optionally on a substrate on the support element, and forming structural features thereon. By use of the machine vision system, the precise location on a substrate or support element may be determined and communicated to the dispense element of the 3-D printing system such that a flowable material may be deposited and consolidated at a desired location to form a structural feature. Methods for forming various features and structures on a substrate employing the systems of the present invention are also disclosed.

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