Boeing had 69 patents in 3D printing during Q4 2023.The Boeing Co filed patents for a multi-material structure with refractory and structural portions, a sound-attenuating heat exchanger with heat transfer-enhancing structures, a system for modeling apertures for additive manufacturing, a method for evaluating progressive damage in metal components using CT image data, and an additively manufactured multi-layered ballistic armor with metal and ceramic layers. GlobalData’s report on Boeing gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Boeing grant share with 3D printing as a theme is 68% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Multi-material structures and methods (Patent ID: US20230415236A1)
The patent filed by The Boeing Co. describes a multi-material structure that includes a refractory portion made of metals like niobium, molybdenum, tantalum, tungsten, and others, and a structural portion made of a titanium alloy. These portions are metallurgically joined and can be additively manufactured. The structure can have an interface portion between the refractory and structural portions, which can also be additively manufactured.
The claims detail various aspects of the multi-material structure, including the composition of the refractory and structural portions, the methods of manufacturing using additive manufacturing techniques, and the characteristics of the interface portion. The patent also covers methods for manufacturing the multi-material structure, such as depositing a titanium alloy onto the refractory portion or depositing a metal or metal alloy onto the titanium alloy of the structural portion. Overall, the patent focuses on creating a strong and durable structure using a combination of refractory and structural materials that are additively manufactured for enhanced performance.
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