摘要 |
One variation of a method for constructing a three-dimensional structure within a additive manufacturing apparatus includes: reading an identifier from a cartridge transiently loaded into the additive manufacturing apparatus; initiating a build cycle; dispensing a layer of powdered material from the cartridge into a build chamber of the additive manufacturing apparatus; during the build cycle, selectively fusing regions of the layer; in response to completion of the build cycle, dispensing a volume of loose powdered material from the build chamber into the cartridge; and over a computer network, updating a computer file with data pertaining to the build cycle, the computer file specific to the cartridge and accessed according to the identifier. |