Patent Issued for Method and device for decentralized automated additive manufacturing (USPTO 11981078).

A patent has been issued for a method and device for decentralized automated additive manufacturing. The patent describes a device that includes a controller, a resin source, a radiation source, and multiple stations for printing, cleaning, and curing the printed article. The device also includes a build surface that can be moved relative to the stations. The inventors highlight the current challenges in the additive manufacturing process, particularly in the dental field, and propose a solution to streamline and automate the process. The patent provides detailed claims and technical specifications for the device. [Extracted from the article]