• A novel research printer that utilizes solid targets as printing sources with on-demand and in-situ dry particle generation, deposition, and real-time laser sintering capability to form small-scale 3D parts. • Full “Smart Manufacturing Interface (SMI)” software with system automation and design files to direct write ability, including: • Complete control of the printer (Ablation laser, sintering laser, Galvanometric scanner, autofocus, stages motion, gas flow, light, vacuum pump, etc.) • Drawing tools (2D patterns can be directly drawn on the software) • Logic commands (Loop, If) • Variables and data import (DXF, DWG, STP, IGES, Gerber, NC Drill/Excellon, TXT, CSV) • Flexible assigning process parameters to the design file • 3D slicing and printing capability • Logging and data export • A target mounting assembly • Removable target holders • Ablation particle generation laser (500W or 1000W) • Ablation laser scanner system with automated focusing capability • Sintering lasers (200W or 500W IR laser) • Printer head with annular particle flow delivery and required optics and optomechanics with adjustable beam focusing capability • Vision system for observing the print • Gantry-based Motorized XYZ motion • Mass flow controllers with up to 5000 sccm flow controllability (3 total), with one showing the chamber pressure. • Laser-safe and seal-tight printer area enclosure with print area filter system • System Interlock • Emergency shutoff • System operation light indicator • On-site Installation and training • One-year warranty
