Micro-ct closed-loop nonwoven prototype compiler
Innovative closed-loop digital-to-physical workflow for nonwoven prototyping, integrating micro-CT scanning to iteratively refine fiber deposition for precise pore-volume distribution.
Overview
The Micro-CT Closed-Loop Nonwoven Prototype Compiler offers a groundbreaking approach to nonwoven material prototyping. This solution enables the conversion of digital models into physical prototypes through a closed-loop system that integrates micro-CT scanning for precise error correction. By targeting the pore-volume distribution, this system ensures that fabricated nonwoven structures closely match their digital counterparts. This innovative process is designed to optimize the fabrication of microstructures by iteratively refining fiber deposition paths, making it highly suitable for applications requiring precise material properties.
Technical specifications
Core Features:
- Closed-loop workflow: Digital models are translated into fabrication instructions which are then verified against micro-CT scans to assess and correct deviations.
- Fabrication methods: Compatible with MEW, near-field electrospinning/EHD fiber printing, voxel microprinting, and hybrid fiber deposition.
- Pore-volume distribution: Utilizes micro-CT to ensure that pore structures are within a ≤5% deviation from target specifications.
Process Steps:
- Convert digital twin into deposition paths and process parameters.
- Fabricate initial sample and scan with micro-CT.
- Generate deviation map and adjust parameters iteratively.
- Expand from simple layer to complex multilayer prototypes.
Technology readiness level
Currently at TRL 2, this technology is in the early stages of development with proof-of-concept underway. The focus is on demonstrating the feasibility of translating digital models to physical prototypes with precision. Future phases will expand the technology’s capabilities to include more complex structures and performance metrics.
About Valor Infrastructure Holdings, LLC
Valor Infrastructure Holdings, LLC is a patent licensing firm that focuses on developing and licensing intellectual property for critical infrastructure. The company specializes in four core architectural clusters: AI data center thermal infrastructure, acoustic medical platform technology, atmospheric filtration, and infrastructure safety systems. Operating under a pure-licensing model, Valor designs and files foundational US patents, allowing industrial partners to manage the manufacturing, distribution, and deployment of the resulting technologies. Their approach centers on the creation of robust patent architectures that address technical challenges in efficiency, safety, and environmental control.
By licensing these architectures, Valor enables industry leaders to implement advanced systems such as phononic-crystal atmospheric filtration for hospitals, self-stabilizing infrastructure control surfaces, and acoustic-based water purification. These solutions are designed to integrate with modern networks, such as smart-hospital management systems, offering alternatives to traditional filter media or chemical-heavy processes. The company emphasizes a commitment to long-term intellectual property foundations as a means to foster innovation in complex infrastructure environments.
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