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Method and device for producing a 3D object by means of a generative 3D-method, for example, selective laser sintering (SLS) and selective laser melting (SLM). An infrared sensor can be cross-flown by a tempered fluid in order to prevent the infrared sensor, which is provided in the process chamber

Method and device for producing a 3D object by means of a generative 3D-method, for example, selective laser sintering (SLS) and selective laser melting (SLM). An infrared sensor can be cross-flown by a tempered fluid in order to prevent the infrared sensor, which is provided in the process chamber of the device, from being impaired by monomer deposits, oligomers or solid material particles during the construction thereof.

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1. A device for the layer-by-layer manufacture of a three-dimensional object in a generative process, comprising: a processing chamber, in which the three-dimensional object is gradually formed;a layer-by-layer application mechanism for applying material, onto a target surface in the processing cham

1. A device for the layer-by-layer manufacture of a three-dimensional object in a generative process, comprising: a processing chamber, in which the three-dimensional object is gradually formed;a layer-by-layer application mechanism for applying material, onto a target surface in the processing chamber and fusing material layers of the three-dimensional object to be formed; andat least one electromagnetic element for emitting electromagnetic radiation in the processing chamber and/or receiving electromagnetic radiation from the processing chamber,wherein the device includes a temperature moderated fluid film generation mechanism which generates a temperature moderated and/or flow controlled fluid film out of the temperature-moderated fluid between the electromagnetic element and processing chamber volume,wherein the temperature-moderated fluid film generation mechanism includes a fluid source, a fluid line leading the fluid from the fluid source to the process chamber, a heating device configured to heat the fluid flowing through the fluid line, and a blow cap coupled to the electromagnetic element so that the temperature-moderated fluid flows around the electromagnetic element. 2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one electromagnetic element is a laser. 3. The device according to claim 1, wherein the temperature moderated fluid film generation mechanism is arranged on the electromagnetic element. 4. The device according to claim 1, wherein the temperature moderated fluid film generation mechanism is arranged spaced apart from the electromagnetic element. 5. The device according to claim 1, wherein a first temperature moderated fluid film generation mechanism for generating a first fluid film is arranged on the electromagnetic element, and a second temperature moderated fluid film generation mechanism for generating a second fluid film is arranged spaced apart from the electromagnetic element. 6. The device according to claim 1, wherein the channel exhibits an outlet in the area of the window or lens of the electromagnetic element. 7. The device according to claim 6, wherein the channel in the outlet area is aligned slanted relative to the window or lens, so that the temperature-moderated fluid can exit into the processing chamber with a flow component parallel to window surface or lens surface. 8. The device according to claim 7, wherein the channel is a channel that envelops the entire electromagnetic element, and extends between a inner casing area that directly envelops the electromagnetic element and an outer casing area that envelops the channel. 9. The device according to claim 8, wherein the channel exhibits a cross section that is circular or bordered by an inner and outer polygon perpendicular to the direction of flow. 10. The device according to claim 1, wherein the device exhibits a fluid sink through which the fluid is removed from the processing chamber. 11. The device according to claim 10, wherein the fluid sink is fluidically connected with the fluid source, thereby bringing about a fluid circulation. 12. The device according to claim 11, wherein the fluid is prepared between the fluid sink and the fluid source. 13. The device according to claim 12, wherein the electromagnetic element is temperature moderated by streaming fluid. 14. The device according to claim 1, wherein the electromagnetic element exhibits a thermal insulating layer applied to the edge of its window and/or its lens, or the edge of its window and/or its lens consists of a thermally insulating material. 15. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one electromagnetic element is an optical sensor, in particular an infrared sensor. 16. The device according to claim 1 characterized in that the electromagnetic element exhibits a casing and a window and/or a lens in the casing, which is directed in the processing chamber. 17. The device according to claim 16 characterized in that the casing of the electromagnetic element exhibits a channel through which the temperature-moderated fluid can flow.