Abstract: A composition of matter for use in a binder jet is provided. The composition includes a binder, and the binder includes a polymer made from saturated monomers. The binder may be a reversible binder that decomposes during sintering. And, different binders may be used in different locations of a target object produced using the inventive compositions.

Abstract: A system includes an energy storage system capable of receiving electrical energy from an energy source and can supply electrical energy to a first load during a first period and to the first load during a second period. The first load differs in usage rate from the first period relative to the second period. A system controller maintains the energy storage system such that the energy storage system maintains a first amount of stored electrical energy during a first mode, and a second amount of electrical energy during a second mode. The system controller maintains the energy storage system in the first mode during a first portion of the first period, and in the second mode during a second portion of the first period.

Abstract: A system includes an energy storage system capable of receiving electrical energy from an energy source and can supply electrical energy to a first load during a first period and to the first load during a second period. The first load differs in usage rate from the first period relative to the second period. A system controller maintains the energy storage system such that the energy storage system maintains a first amount of stored electrical energy during a first mode, and a second amount of electrical energy during a second mode. The system controller maintains the energy storage system in the first mode during a first portion of the first period, and in the second mode during a second portion of the first period.

Abstract: A system includes an energy storage system capable of receiving electrical energy from an energy source and can supply electrical energy to a first load during a first period and to the first load during a second period. The first load differs in usage rate from the first period relative to the second period. A system controller maintains the energy storage system such that the energy storage system maintains a first amount of stored electrical energy during a first mode, and a second amount of electrical energy during a second mode. The system controller maintains the energy storage system in the first mode during a first portion of the first period, and in the second mode during a second portion of the first period.

Abstract: A system includes an energy storage system capable of receiving electrical energy from an energy source and can supply electrical energy to a first load during a first period and to the first load during a second period. The first load differs in usage rate from the first period relative to the second period. A system controller maintains the energy storage system such that the energy storage system maintains a first amount of stored electrical energy during a first mode, and a second amount of electrical energy during a second mode. The system controller maintains the energy storage system in the first mode during a first portion of the first period, and in the second mode during a second portion of the first period.

Abstract: A covering article and a method of making a covering article are provided. The covering article may include a base layer having a first surface and a second surface and an adhesive layer. The base layer may be elastic, resilient, or elastic and resilient. The adhesive layer may be disposed on the second surface of the base layer, and may be able to adhere to a substrate surface.

Abstract: A pre-polymer composition and methods of making and using the composition are provided. The composition may include a reaction product of polyhydroxystyrene and cyanogen halide, wherein the product includes a plurality of cyanate ester moieties.

Abstract: A barrier article and a method of making and using the barrier article are provided. The barrier article includes a base layer; an adhesive layer supported on a first surface of the support layer; and a barrier layer supported on a second surface of the support layer, opposite the adhesive layer.