Additive Manufacturing: Polyjet

This lecture covers the principles and applications of Stereolithography, Direct Light Processing (DLP), and Photopolymer Jetting in additive manufacturing. It explains the advantages, disadvantages, and equipment used in Polyjet technology, including examples of parts produced. The differences between DLP and SLA processes are detailed, highlighting the consolidation mechanisms and providers like EnvisiontecTM and B9 CreatorTM. The lecture also discusses the characteristics of the jetted photopolymer process, emphasizing the recent developments in nozzle technology. Various technical data, such as build volumes, layer thickness, and mechanical properties of parts, are presented to illustrate the capabilities of Polyjet technology.