Patent ID: 8696971
Filing Date: 2014-04-15
Classification: B29C,B33Y

Abstract:
1. A method for layerwise production of a tangible object ( 5 ; 205 ; 305 ), the method comprising: providing a liquid reservoir ( providing a construction shape ( performing a method cycle comprising the successive steps of: solidifying predetermined parts of the liquid, the solidifying taking place at least when said parts are in contact with the liquid contacting side of the construction shape, so as to obtain a solid layer ( separating said solid layer from said construction shape; and moving, relative to one another, the separated solid layer and the construction shape to a predetermined position relative to one another; and repeatedly performing said method cycle so as to similarly obtain, by similar solidifying predetermined parts of the liquid, a successive such solid layer adhered to the solid layer and adjoining said solid layer side of the solid layer; characterized in that during at least one of said method cycles said solidifying is carried out such that, as a result of said solidifying, the solid layer (