New developments by InterNova (International Innovations Co.) for which US Patent 7,841,850
was issued and this combined with other patent filings have collectively resolved some of the problems arising in connection with the continuous 3D shaping of extruded profiles of complex cross-sectional dimensions.

The solution addresses the challenge of maintaining constant the inner and outer cross-sectional
dimensions of profiles during bending while allowing only for longitudinal dimensions to vary.  To achieve this, the BTX-200 is operated inline with an extrusion process enabling the shaping of profiles into 3D volumes or large objects that can be modified in real-time.

Finished products may take on the shape of elbows, loops, closed-frames, or large-size hollow 3D objects created by interlocking and fusing side-by-side coiled profiles.  Unlike most of today's 3D Printers, the BTX-200 can produce large objects faster, at much lower cost but with slightly less precision.

For example, PhotoBioReactors for converting
Algae to Biofuels may take on the shape of
serpentine and may be cost-effectively
manufactured using our patented BendTrusion
technology.

Because extrusion technology is in general a low-cost production method and is capable to
produce profiles of  intricate cross-sectional geometries, an extruded AlgoReactor
(patent pending) produced by a BendTrusion machine may feature the following advantages
and still remain cost-effective to produce:

-  Low-cost manufacturing Method
-  Large volume on small surface area
-  Integrated low-cost Heating or Cooling system
-  Fast and low-cost Maintenance system 
-  Full daylight penetration
-  Integrated LED lighting for nightime use
-  Operations of Low-energy consumption
-  Continuous O2 Removal
-  Easy Connection to CO2 & Nutrition delivery  

For further information on our new bioreactors visit : www.algabioreactor.com

For further information on applying the low-cost BendTrusion method to your Design or on configuring the size of our AlgoReactors to your needs, contact us at :  sm@bendtrusion.com