Methods for post-processing additively manufactured objects with sensor feedback

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Systems, methods, and devices for post-processing additively manufactured objects are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving a plurality of additively manufactured objects having excess material thereon. The method can include removing the excess material from the plurality of additively manufactured objects by rotating the plurality of additively manufactured objects. The method can also include receiving sensor data indicative of a cleaning status of the plurality of additively manufactured objects. The method can further include adjusting, based on the sensor data, an operational parameter that enhances removal of the excess material from the plurality of additively manufactured objects.

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ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC2820 ORCHARD PARKWAY SAN JOSE CA 95134

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chavez, Jennifer Fremont, US 16 96
Kaza, Srinivas Mountain View, US 86 3349
Kelly, Brett E Oakland, US 8 41
Li, Chunhua Cupertino, US 262 8241
Meenakshisundaram, Viswanath Santa Clara, US 31 7
O'Leary, Siobhan Santa Clara, US 22 363
Pickens, Lance Robert Campbell, US 13 15
Sato, Jun San Jose, US 662 10623
Stromenger, Shawn Milpitas, US 6 0
Webber, Peter San Francisco, US 64 2017

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