Abstract: A molding system and a method for operation of the molding system are provided. The method includes flowing a molten polymeric material from an upstream device into an in-mold tuning chamber in a filling position where the in-mold tuning chamber is positioned at least partially within a mold cavity. The method also includes adjusting at least one of a temperature of and a pressure applied to the molten polymeric material in the in-mold tuning chamber to create a first tuned molten polymeric material and releasing the tuned molten polymeric material into the mold cavity from the in-mold tuning chamber.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for labeling individual products (2), comprising an advancing device (3) for transporting each product (2) in a transport direction (X), a label dispensing device (4) for dispensing a label, which can be removed from a material strip (5), from a discharge point (6) in a dispensing direction (S), and a label transporting device (7) with a movable label transporting means (8) for transporting the dispensed label (5) from a transfer region (9), where the dispensed label (5) is transferred to the label transporting mean (8), to a delivery point (10), where the label (5) is applied onto the respective product (2). The label transport means (8) has a surface (11) which is brought into contact with the label (5). The aim of the invention is to simplify the labeling of individual products (2) and apply the labels (5) as precisely as possible.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for embossing a substrate are disclosed. For example, the apparatus includes an embossing platform, a printhead to dispense ink on the embossing platform in a desired raised pattern on the embossing platform, a press to apply a load against a substrate placed on the desired raised pattern and the embossing platform to emboss the desired raised pattern onto the substrate, and an ink removal device to remove the ink that is dispensed on the embossing platform in the desired raised pattern.

Abstract: Method for operating at least one apparatus for additively manufacturing of three-dimensional objects by means of successive layerwise selective irradiation and consolidation of layers of a build material which can be consolidated by means of an energy beam, wherein at least one object is being built by successively irradiating layers of the object in a build plane, wherein at least one part of at least one layer of the object is assigned to be irradiated by a first energy beam and at least one other part of at least one layer of the object is assigned to be irradiated by another energy beam, wherein the parts of layers are assigned to be irradiated by one of the at least two energy beams based on a Huffman coding.

Abstract: A method of curing a concrete product having a cavity is described and includes positioning the concrete product on a base, sealing an opening to the cavity using a cover plate, introducing carbon dioxide (CO2) gas into the cavity to execute carbonation of the concrete product, and, in response to the concrete product attaining a target specification, unsealing the opening. A system for curing a precast concrete product is also described.

Abstract: An expansion device, including: an installation unit in which a thermally expandable sheet is disposed; an irradiation unit configured to irradiate the thermally expandable sheet placed on the installation unit with light; and a control unit configured to perform processes described below, wherein after an expansion process to expand the thermally expandable sheet by irradiating the thermally expandable sheet placed on the installation unit with light by the irradiation unit, a cooling process to cool the thermally expandable sheet by a predetermined cooling unit while maintaining the state in which the thermally expandable sheet is placed on the installation unit.

Abstract: A device for securing and/or releasing injection moulds for plastics injection moulding includes a slide retainer that is located in a receiving mould region, can be pushed into predefined, complementary regions of a corresponding sliding mould region and comprises a roller which is rotatably mounted in a housing and over which the sliding mould region can roll. A spring-loaded pressure piece comprises the housing and a slide retainer spring that presses against the housing, for engaging in an opening in the sliding mould region. The housing has a pre-loading projection in a peripheral region for pre-loading by means of the slide retainer spring. One or more fixing screws run through the housing and is/are screwed into a complementary opening in the receiving mould region. A central lead-through means is provided and each of the one or more fixing screws runs through one through-opening of the lead-through means.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a composite material part includes placing a fiber texture in a mold including in its bottom portion a porous material part on which a first face of the texture rests, injecting a liquid under pressure into the fiber texture, the liquid containing a powder of refractory ceramic particles, and draining through the porous material part the liquid that has passed through the fiber texture, while retaining the powder of refractory ceramic particles inside said texture by the porous material part. A perforated rigid element is interposed between the bottom of the mold and the porous material part.

Abstract: One aspect is an apparatus including a first node including a first bonding surface and a second node including a second bonding surface. The apparatus includes a feature configured to accept an adhesive and an adhesive channel coupled to the feature configured to accept the adhesive. The apparatus includes a shear joint coupling the first node and the second node, the shear joint configured to receive the adhesive in an adhesive region formed by the first bonding surface and the second bonding surface, the adhesive for coupling the first bonding surface to the second bonding surface through the feature configured to accept the adhesive.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cold runner block in a vertically operating injection molding machine for processing elastomer materials with an upper fixed molding platen and a molding platen arranged thereunder which is movable relative to the fixed molding platen, between which a molding tool having a plurality of mold cavities is arranged and wherein the cold runner block is arranged between the fixed molding platen and the molding tool, the cold runner block containing a distribution plate having the cold runners and containing a nozzle plate with nozzles each assigned to one of the plurality of mold cavities, which is characterized in that the distribution plate formed from a plurality of distribution strips (10-40) is arranged on a retaining plate (2), which can be fastened to the fixed, feed-side molding platen in such a way that each distribution strip (10-40) is connected by means of two bolts (3) to the retaining plate (2) in that the head (5) of each bolt (3) facing away from the distribution strip (10

Abstract: A core lifter having a lifter bar assembly formed of an elongate lifter bar with a replaceable lifter bar extension coupling carrying a coupling ball pivotably, rotatably, and translationally coupled to a lifter base fixed to an ejector plate of a plastic injection molding apparatus, the bar extension coupling removably coupled to the bar by a coupling joint configured to automatically self-align the bar relative to the base and mold in which the bar extends in a direction generally orthogonal to a lengthwise extent of the bar. Bar extension coupling is formed of an extension link having one end carrying the ball and an opposite end slidably coupled to an end of the bar by coupling joint. A preferred extension link is of breakaway sacrificial construction and slidably attached to the bar via a coupling joint that is a floating dovetail joint.

Abstract: In a stereolithography device (1), a three-dimensional object (2) is generated by curing a photosensitive substance (3) under the action of specific radiation, wherein the device includes a support unit, a radiation source (8) for generating the radiation, and a cartridge unit (10) that can be positioned on the support unit and removed therefrom. The cartridge unit (10) includes an interior space (140) surrounded by a casing (14), wherein the casing of the cartridge unit is deformable and at least partially transparent to the radiation triggering the curing process. The interior space (140) surrounded by the casing has a volume including a receiving space (4) in which the photosensitive substance (3) is present for at least a duration of an irradiation and curing process and accessible to the radiation.

Abstract: An injection molding apparatus includes an injection-molding mold including a fixed mold and a movable mold, the fixed mold having a gate opening into which a molding material flows, the movable mold having a cavity and being configured to be separated from the fixed mold during mold opening; a hot runner including a nozzle having a channel that guides the molding material to the gate opening, and a heater, the hot runner being disposed in the fixed mold; and a control unit that controls a temperature of the heater to adjust a temperature of the hot runner. The control unit controls the temperature of the heater to a first temperature when the molding material is injected from the hot runner to the cavity, and after the injection of the molding material is completed, controls the temperature of the heater to a second temperature that is higher than the first temperature.

Abstract: A method of forming imprinted patterns is provided. The method may include detecting a particle located on a wafer. The method may include distributing an imprint medium material on a surface of the wafer. The method may include forming an imprint medium layer on a surface of the wafer with a template and the imprint medium material.

Abstract: A core lifter having lifter bar with an elongate blade which carries a coupling head received in an elongate lifter bar coupling receiver formed in the base configured to permit pivotable, swiveling and/or translational misalignment or tolerance compensation during core lifter assembly, installation, and operation in a plastic formable material molding apparatus, including during mold cycling advantageously preventing core lifter binding and extending core lifter life. A preferred lifter has a lifter bar formed of a blade to which a lifter bar coupling ball is attached that is received in an elongate longitudinally extending channel having a transverse cross section complementary to the ball defining a bearing race in which the ball is received enabling slidable pivoting, swiveling and slidable movement of the ball and blade relative thereto including while the ball and blade are slidably moving along the race in a longitudinal or lengthwise direction relative to the base.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing (AM) system includes a carriage that deposits material in a defined pattern and a building platform that receives material deposited from the carriage. The carriage includes a pre-heating assembly with a plurality of pre-heating chambers and a printing block with a plurality of slots for receiving a plurality of printing heads. The carriage is equipped with more pre-heating chambers than head slots.

Abstract: A combined ultrasonic micro-forging device and a related additive manufacturing method for improving the microstructure and mechanical properties of additive manufactured metal part. The device comprises a transducer, a pneumatic sliding table, a pneumatic sliding table connecting frame, an amplitude transformer, a tool head and a roller, wherein the transducer is provided in a transducer housing, a socket connector and a pipeline connector are provided on the transducer housing, the amplitude transformer is connected under the transducer, the tool head is connected under the transducer, the roller is located between the tool head and workpiece, and the pneumatic sliding table is connected to the transducer housing and the amplitude transformer via the pneumatic sliding table connecting frame.

Abstract: The invention relates to a positioning device for positioning a substrate, in particular a wafer, comprising: a process chamber; a base body; a carrier element which comprises a support for supporting the substrate, the carrier element being arranged above the base body and formed movable in terms of distance from the base body; and a holder for an additional substrate, in particular an additional wafer or a mask, the holder being arranged opposite the carrier element; wherein there is, between the base body and the carrier element, a sealed-off cavity to which a pressure, in particular a negative pressure, can be applied so as to prevent undesired movement of the carrier element as a result of the action of an external force.

Abstract: A process for producing foamed thermoplastic polyurethane particles comprises the steps of a) melting a thermoplastic polyurethane in a first extruder (E1), b) injecting a gaseous blowing agent in a second extruder (E2), c) impregnating the gaseous blowing agent homogeneously into the thermoplastic polyurethane melt in a third extruder (E3), d) extruding the impregnated thermoplastic polyurethane melt through a die plate and granulating the melt in an underwater granulation device under temperature and pressure conditions to form foamed thermoplastic polyurethane particles.

Abstract: A method for improving the quality of a polyester industrial yarn is provided. First, in the cooling process of preparing a polyester industrial yarn prepared by polyester spinning, the longitudinal height is kept unchanged, and the cross-sectional area of the slow cooling chamber is enlarged. The chamber maintains the surface temperature of the spinneret by means of heat preservation, and then uses an oil agent containing 67.30-85.58 wt % crown ether in the oiling process of polyester industrial yarn prepared by polyester spinning. Enlarging the cross-sectional area of the slow-cooling chamber refers to the cross section of the slow cooling chamber is changed from a circular shape to a rectangular shape while keeping the spinneret connected to the slow cooling chamber unchanged. The cleaning cycle of the spinneret is prolonged by 35-45%, the full package rate of polyester industrial yarn is larger than 99%.