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Dual wavelength negative imaging DLP-SLA system and method

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OSTI ID:2293967

The present disclosure relates to a method for forming a three dimensional (3D) component from a photopolymer resin. The method may involve generating a first optical beam at a first wavelength, with the first optical beam causing polymerization of a photopolymerizable resist. A second optical beam is generated at a second wavelength, different from the first wavelength, which inhibits polymerization of the photopolymerizable resist. A device is used to receive the first and second optical beams and to generate therefrom corresponding separate first and second light patterns, respectively, where the first light pattern forms a first image on the photopolymerizable resist to cause polymerization of a first portion of the photopolymerizable resist, while the second light pattern forms a second image on the photopolymerizable resist and inhibits polymerization of a second portion of the photopolymerizable resist.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC52-07NA27344
Assignee:
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (Livermore, CA)
Patent Number(s):
11,840,018
Application Number:
17/345,158
OSTI ID:
2293967
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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