Support structures in additive manufacturing

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PATENT NO 12251884
APP PUB NO 20180311732A1
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15582409

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Systems and methods of support structures in powder-bed fusion (PBF) are provided. Support structures can be formed of bound powder, which can be, for example, compacted powder, compacted and sintered powder, powder with a binding agent applied, etc. Support structures can be formed of non-powder support material, such as a foam. Support structures can be formed to include resonant structures that can be removed by applying a resonance frequency. Support structures can be formed to include structures configured to melt when electrical current is applied for easy removal.

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DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES INC19601 HAMILTON AVENUE LOS ANGELES CA 90502

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Bucknell, John Russell El Segundo, US 44 161
El, Naga Eahab Nagi Topanga, US 42 183
Martinez, Antonio Bernerd El Segundo, US 50 194
TenHouten, Broc William Rancho Palos Verdes, US 74 650
Yap, Chor Yen Gardena, US 12 10

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