Tethon 3D Files 3D Printer Patent
The U.S. utility patent incorporates compression into a powder/binder-jet 3D printer. Improved strength of 3D printed ceramics is achieved and may be applicable to other powder materials.
Omaha, NE December 11, 2015 -- Tethon Corporation Inc. ("Tethon 3D") announced the filing of a U.S. utility patent application describing a 3D printer design. The printer patent relates to technology that incorporates compression into a powder/binder-jet 3D printer.
"We consider this new IP a significant advancement in the field of ceramic additive manufacturing. Our studies show increased strength of 3D printed ceramics that have never before been achieved in ceramic 3D printing," says Karen Linder, President and CEO of Tethon 3D. "The act of compression is essential for producing strong porcelain, stoneware and earthenware 3D printed objects and this printer design could possibly also improve the production of objects printed in other powder materials."
The company has built a prototype 3D printer based on this IP and is evaluating potential engineering partners to bring the technology to market.
About Tethon 3D
Tethon 3D manufactures Tethonite ceramic powder, binder and other supplies for 3D printing. The company also provides service in 3D modeling, scanning and ceramic 3D printing, as well as 3D printing educational workshops and a residency program. Additionally, the company is active in materials development in ceramics and other composites for use in SLA/DLP 3D printing.
The Tethon 3D facility is located in Omaha, NE. The company has three previous US patents issued for its technology. For more information on Tethon 3D, visit http://www.tethon3d.com.
Featured Product
ST Robotics - R17HS-6, the 6-axis version of the high speed R17 variant
The 6-axis version of the R17HS high speed variant of the R17 robot is now available. As is our policy the 6th axis is an optional bolt-on module. At the same time we have made it even faster and new software eliminates shake and greatly improves repeatability as this video shows. Please see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wG0MeiJ-yE. The video would seem to imply a repeatability of 0.01mm but we are sticking with 0.2mm in the spec. The motor specialist was able to tune the motors from the other side of the pond. My first reaction when we put power on and entered the first commands was to jump back in amazement (and maybe an expletive). Tip speed is now 3m/s; that's 3 times as fast as its nearest competitor yet costs half the price. I love it when a plan comes together.
