Methods and systems of
stereolithography for building cost-efficient and time-saving multi-material, multi-functional and multi-
colored prototypes, models and devices configured for intermediate washing and curing /
drying is disclosed including:
laser(s), liquid and / or platform level
sensing system(s), controllable optical
system(s), moveable platform(s),
elevator platform(s),
recoating system(s) and at least one
polymer retaining receptacle. Multiple
polymer retaining receptacles may be arranged in a moveable apparatus, wherein each receptacle is adapted to actively / passively maintain a uniform, desired level of
polymer by including a
recoating device and a material fill / remove
system. The platform is movably accessible to the polymer retaining receptacle(s),
elevator mechanism(s) and washing and curing /
drying area(s) which may be housed in a shielded
enclosure(s). The
elevator mechanism is configured to vertically
traverse and rotate the platform, thus providing angled building, washing and curing /
drying capabilities. A horizontal traversing mechanism may be included to facilitate manufacturing between components of SL cabinet(s) and / or alternative manufacturing technologies.