Apparatus and methods for servicing 3D printers

Details Apparatus and methods for servicing 3D printers Apparatus and methods for servicing 3D printers

2004-11-30

2010-11-02

Nguyen, Lam S (Department: 2853)

Incremental printing of symbolic information

Ink jet

Controller

C347S012000, C347S014000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07824001

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to apparatus and methods for producing three-dimensional objects and auxiliary systems used in conjunction with the aforementioned apparatus and methods. The apparatus and methods involve 3D printing and servicing of the equipment used in the associated 3D printer.

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