Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to systems, methods and apparatus for the dispensing of material. Embodiments of the present disclosure provide dispensers, and particularly automatic dispensers, and even more particularly, automatic touchless dispensers for dispensing material (e.g. edible material) to a user. The present disclosure is also directed to retrofitting existing hand operated dispensers that employ a rotational dispensing mechanism so as to convert to these dispensers to automatic, touchless dispensing of material without significantly changing the components, operation, etc. of the dispenser.

Abstract: The application discloses a method and apparatus to apply pressure to a heated or weld region of a workpiece to relieve residual stress and distortion. In illustrated embodiments, heat is supplied via a probe that traverses a workpiece to heat a region of the workpiece. Pressure is applied to the heated region following the application of heat. In illustrated embodiments, pressure is supplied via a roller assembly, which is configured to traverse the workpiece to apply pressure to the heated or weld regions.