ELECTROHYDRODYNAMIC-BASED DIRECT INK WRITING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM

Abstract

ABSTRACT An electrohydrodynamic-based direct ink writing additive manufacturing system (100), comprising: a plurality of printing modules configured to perform various printing tasks; an electrohydrodynamic (EHD)-based printing mechanism integrated with the printing modules to enhance precision and material versatility; a communication module within the printing modules, configured to upload printing parameters to the EHD printing mechanism; a processor within the EHD printing mechanism, configured to manage and optimize the printing process by applying real-time adjustments based on the uploaded printing parameters. <>

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0001] This invention generally relates to a field of additive manufacturing and, in particular, to an electrohydrodynamic-based direct ink writing additive manufacturing system that enhances precision, efficiency, and material versatility in 3D printing processes.
BACKGROUND

[0002] The subject matter discussed in the background section should not be assumed to be prior art merely as a result of its mention in the background section. Similarly, a problem mentioned in the background section or associated with the subject matter of the background section should not be assumed to have been previously recognized in the prior art. The subject matter in the background section merely represents different approaches, which in and of themselves may also correspond to implementations of the claimed technology.
[0003] Additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, has evolved significantly over recent years. Traditional 3D printing technologies, such as fused deposition modeling (FDM) , Claims:WE CLAIM:
1. An electrohydrodynamic-based direct ink writing additive manufacturing system (100), comprising:
a plurality of printing modules configured to perform various printing tasks;
an electrohydrodynamic (EHD)-based printing mechanism integrated with the printing modules to enhance precision and material versatility;
a communication module within the printing modules, configured to upload printing parameters to the EHD printing mechanism;
a processor within the EHD printing mechanism, configured to manage and optimize the printing process by applying real-time adjustments based on the uploaded printing parameters.

2. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the processor is configured to analyze the uploaded parameters, including material type, ink viscosity, and print resolution, to ensure precise and efficient printing.

3. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of printing modules includes at least one of an extrusion nozzle, inkjet head, and micro-dispensing tool, ena

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