Apparatus and method for hybrid manufacturing

A method for hybrid manufacturing, said method comprising:

• a. providing an apparatus for hybrid manufacturing, said apparatus comprising:
• (i) a frame;
• (ii) a build plate, said build plate being adapted to move relative to the frame;
• (iii) a material pump, said material pump being adapted to pump one or more materials;
• (iv) a first mixing hose, said first mixing hose being in fluid communication with the material pump;
• (v) a vacuum pump, said vacuum pump being adapted to remove air from a mold;
• (vi) a first vacuum hose, said first vacuum hose being in fluid communication with the vacuum pump;
• (vii) a vat;
• said vat being adapted to retain a liquid;
• (viii) a radiation source, said radiation source being disposed adjacent to the vat;
• b. providing a mixing head, a second mixing hose, and a second vacuum hose that are in fluid communication, wherein the mixing head and the second vacuum hose are connected with openings of the build plate;
• c. printing the mold with one or more mold materials such that the second mixing hose and the second vacuum hose are connected with the mold;
• d. removing air from the mold;
• e. filling the mold with the one or more primary materials;
• f. dissolving the mold;
• wherein the apparatus for hybrid manufacturing prints the mold and fills the mold.