Abstract:
In one example of the disclosure, a system for limitation of energy wavelengths applied during 3D printing includes an energy source to provide energy to a target zone during a 3D printing operation. The system includes a filter chamber through which the energy is to pass before arriving at the target zone. The system includes a filter chamber control component to selectively modify the contents of the filter chamber to limit the wavelengths of energy that can pass through the filter chamber based upon type of the target zone.
Abstract:
In an example, a flexible structure comprises a plurality of interlinked spring units. Each spring unit may comprise at least three coaxial coiled springs, and each spring of a spring unit may comprise a first end and second end. In some examples, an end of one spring adjoins an end of a spring of an adjacent spring unit.
Abstract:
According to one example, there is provided an accessory for a three-dimensional (3D) printer. The accessory comprises an upper structure to connect to a 3D printer build unit, the build unit defining a build chamber and having a movable support platform, the upper structure defining a build chamber smaller than the build chamber of the build unit, the upper structure being connectable to the build unit such that the accessory build chamber becomes the usable build chamber of the build unit, and an accessory support platform movable within the accessory build chamber, the accessory support platform having a base portion extending below the accessory build chamber to connect to the build unit support platform, such that movement of the build unit support platform causes corresponding movement of the accessory support platform.
Abstract:
A modular insole for an article of footwear is disclosed. The modular insole comprises a shell portion having a first surface arranged to face a foot of a wearer of the article of footwear and a second surface arranged to face away from the foot of the wearer; and a stiffening element capable of being removably coupled to the second surface of the shell portion and arranged to modify a stiffness of the modular insole when the stiffening element is coupled to the shell portion. A method and a machine-readable medium are also disclosed.
Abstract:
There is provided a method and an additive manufacturing system. The additive manufacturing system comprises a container body (106, 302, 502, 702) to hold a fluidic material (306, 504, 804), a control module to control a level of the fluidic material with respect to a three-dimensional part printed in the container body and an application module (104) to apply a build material over the surface of the fluidic material to join to a portion of the three-dimensional printed part. The fluidic material supports the build material.
Abstract:
Examples associated with printer configuration are disclosed. One example includes printing, using a printer, a first portion of a test patch in a first print direction. A second portion of the test patch is printed in a second print direction. The second portion is printed at a first offset from the first portion. A first portion of a second test patch is printed in the first print direction, and a second portion of the second test patch is printed in the second print direction at a second offset from the first portion of the second test patch. The printer is configured to print in the second print direction using one of the first offset and the second offset based on a selection between the first test patch and the second test patch.
Abstract:
A modular insole for an article of footwear is disclosed. The modular insole comprises a shell portion and a heel post. The heel post is capable of being removably coupled to the shell portion in a first orientation in which the heel post is to cause the shell portion to be inclined by a first inclination relative to a reference plane, and a second orientation in which the heel post is to cause the shell portion to be inclined by a second inclination relative to the reference plane. A method and a heel post are also disclosed.
Abstract:
In an example, a foot support is described. The foot support comprises a support portion, an extension portion extending from the support portion, and at least one closable opening formed in the foot support. The extension portion is integral with the support portion. Upon flexing of the foot support by application of a bending force between the support portion and the extension portion, closure of the at least one opening is to prevent further flexing of the foot support beyond a specified angle range.
Abstract:
Examples associated with printer configuration are disclosed. One example includes printing, using a printer, a first portion of a test patch in a first print direction. A second portion of the test patch is printed in a second print direction. The second portion is printed at a first offset from the first portion. A first portion of a second test patch is printed in the first print direction, and a second portion of the second test patch is printed in the second print direction at a second offset from the first portion of the second test patch. The printer is configured to print in the second print direction using one of the first offset and the second offset based on a selection between the first test patch and the second test patch.