Phase3D Fringe Research
Real-time, in-situ inspection for additive manufacturing.
Overview
Phase3D's Fringe Research is an in-situ monitoring system that uses structured light (digital fringe projection) to create high-resolution 3D measurements of each powder layer during the additive manufacturing process. This allows for the real-time detection of anomalies such as recoater streaks, hops, and short feeds, which can lead to part defects. The system is designed to be retrofittable to a wide range of industrial 3D printers and provides quantitative, actionable data to improve process control and part quality. It is particularly aimed at industries with stringent quality requirements, such as aerospace and medical.
✨ Key Features
- Real-time, in-situ monitoring using structured light (digital fringe projection)
- Micron-level height maps of each powder layer
- Detection of anomalies like recoater streaks, hops, and short feeds
- Hardware is retrofittable to most powder bed fusion and binder jetting machines
- Quantitative data output for process control and quality assurance
- Does not rely on AI/ML for anomaly detection
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Use of structured light for direct 3D measurement of the powder bed
- Quantitative and repeatable data output
- Hardware agnostic and retrofittable to a wide range of machines
Unique Value: Provides objective, quantitative, and repeatable measurements of the powder bed in real-time, enabling early defect detection and improved process control without relying on AI/ML.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Correlation of in-situ detected anomalies to final part porosity for the US Air Force and NASA
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Post-processing inspection
- Monitoring of non-powder-based AM processes
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more direct and quantitative measurement of the powder bed geometry compared to camera-based systems that often rely on image analysis and machine learning to infer defects.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Varies by contract tier)
💰 Pricing
Free tier: NA
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