Abstract: A method of creating a weld between a liner of a section of lined pipe and an electrofusion fitting. The fitting comprises at least one heating element, which is suitably disposed on or in an outer surface of the electrofusion fitting and is electrically isolated from an inner surface of the fitting. The method comprises locating an end of the electrofusion fitting within an end of the section of lined pipe, locating an induction coil within a bore of the electrofusion fitting in the vicinity of the at least one heating element, and supplying electrical power to the induction coil to energise the at least one heating element by electromagnetic induction.

Abstract: Methods and arrangement for clamping substrates to a support using adhesive material area disclosed. The method comprises providing a support comprising a first surface defining a plane; applying adhesive material on at least portions of the first surface; and placing the substrate onto the adhesive material, wherein the adhesive material forms a plurality of support locations supporting the substrate. Preferably the adhesive material is cured at least partly during the application of a substantially uniformly distributed force to the substrate in the direction of the support. The arrangements comprise a support comprising a first surface, for supporting the substrate via adhesive material, whereby the first surface defines a plane. Preferably it also comprises an arrangement for providing electromagnetic radiation, thermal energy, and/or a chemical substance to the adhesive material, and an arrangement for providing a substantially uniformly distributed force to the substrate in the direction of the support.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of attaching a shrinkable label (22) on a product (23) wherein the shrinkable label comprises a multi-layered film (1, 10) comprising a heat shrinkable material and a photothermic material (3, 4, 14), the method comprising: —transporting the at least one product on a conveyor (65); —arranging the at least one product in an irradiation volume, the irradiation volume being defined by a plurality of LED UV light emitters (63) arranged to emit UV-light in the direction of at least a shrinkable label arranged around the at least one product; —controlling the UV-light emitters to irradiate the at least one shrinkable label arranged around the one or more products in the irradiation volume in order for the photothermic material to heat up causing the heat shrinkable material to shrink around the at least one product.

Abstract: A power overlay (POL) module includes a semiconductor device having a first side and an opposing second side, a dielectric sheet having a first side coupled to the semiconductor device second side, and an opposing second side, the dielectric sheet defining an aperture therethrough. The POL module also includes a first conductive layer disposed on the second side of the dielectric sheet and electrically coupled through the aperture to the semiconductor device second surface, a first conductive plate having a first side, and an opposing second side coupled to the first surface of the semiconductor device. The POL module further includes a first heat sink coupled the first side of the conductive plate and a first thermal interface layer disposed between the first conductive plate and the first heat sink.

Abstract: Disclosed is a light-emitting module, comprising: a circuit board, a conductive layer, a light-emitting device, and an adhesive material. The circuit board comprises a device-attachment area, the conductive layer being disposed on the device-attachment area, the light-emitting device being disposed on the conductive layer and electrically connected to the circuit board through the conductive layer, and the adhesive layer being used for connecting the light-emitting device to the circuit board, wherein a curing temperature of the adhesive layer is lower than a melting point of the conductive layer. Adopting the aforementioned technical means, the degree of offset in the position of the light-emitting device after reflow soldering can be greatly reduced. In addition, a vehicle lamp device using the light-emitting module is also provided.

Abstract: A method for making an insertable or implantable medical device including a lubricous coating on a silicone substrate includes treating the silicone substrate with an atmospheric plasma at about atmospheric pressure, the atmospheric plasma formed from a noble gas; applying a solution directly to the treated silicone substrate, the solution including a thermoplastic polyurethane; and heating the silicone substrate and the applied solution to form the lubricous coating on the silicone substrate.

Abstract: A heating blanket is disclosed. The heating blanket may include a thermoplastic matrix configured to become conformable at a predetermined temperature, a conductor embedded in the thermoplastic matrix and configured to receive electrical current and generate a magnetic field in response to the electrical current, and a plurality of susceptors embedded in the thermoplastic matrix and composed of a magnetic material having a Curie point.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a mass transfer method and system for micro light emitting diodes, wherein the mass transfer method includes: providing a component substrate on which a plurality of micro light emitting diodes are formed; picking up the micro light emitting diodes on the component substrate at least once by a plurality of bonding structures on a first medium load substrate, and transferring micro light emitting diodes picked up every time to a second medium load substrate; and transferring the micro light emitting diodes on the second medium load substrate into corresponding sub-pixels on a target substrate at one time, wherein one of the micro light emitting diodes on the second medium load substrate corresponds to one of the sub-pixels on the target substrate.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a resin composition having excellent heat resistance and excellent thermal adhesiveness, so as to provide an electric insulating sheet having excellent heat resistance. In order to achieve the aforementioned object, the present invention provides a resin composition which contains a polyether sulfone resin and a resin having a specific melt viscosity, and contains at least a phenoxy resin other than the polyether sulfone resin.

Abstract: A light-absorbing layer and a bonding layer are layered on a first side of each of a belt-shaped male base portion integrated with a male portion and a female base portion integrated with a female portion on a side of the male and female base portions opposite the first side. The light-absorbing layer contains a light-absorbing material having a wavelength absorption range from 800 nm to 1200 nm to absorb a laser beam of the range. The bonding layer contains a low-melting-point resin in a form of a metallocene linear low-density polyethylene having a melting point ranging from 60 degrees C. to 120 degrees C. When the zipper tape is bonded to the base film, the laser beam is applied to heat the light-absorbing layer to melt the bonding layer. The melted bonding layer is pressure-bonded to the base film. The base film can be bonded without causing thermal degradation.

Abstract: A novel pressure control system is provided for maintaining a constant predetermined excess pressure in a fluid dispensing container, comprising a high-pressure plastic vessel having an inner chamber, a closed end and an open end, and a pressure control device with a valve, which pressure control device is mounted on the open end of the high-pressure vessel, whereas a passageway is provided from the inner chamber to the outside, which is controlled by the valve, wherein the high-pressure vessel is essentially spherical.

Abstract: A substrate assembly includes a first substrate, a second substrate and a bonding member. The first substrate includes a first surface-modified region having a functionality different from that of a remainder region of the first substrate. The second substrate includes a second surface-modified region connected to the first surface-modified region through a physical interaction and having a functionality different from that of a remainder region of the second substrate. The first and second substrates cooperatively define a space therebetween. The bonding member is disposed within said space to bond said first and second substrates together. A method for bonding substrates is also disclosed.

Abstract: An electrolyte conductor (1) has a nonwoven fabric (2), onto which a plastic film (3) is laminated. A process is provided for the manufacture of the electrolyte conductor (1). An electrochemical gas sensor (10) is provided with such an electrolyte conductor (1). A gas-measuring device is provided with such a gas sensor (10).

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for quick hot-press forming of laminated wood. The method includes: drying a machined small wood material to a moisture content of 5-8 wt %; gluing the dried small wood material, and assembling and laying the dried small wood material to be a square material or a sheet material, where an adhesive for the gluing is a water-soluble adhesive having a solid content of 45-60 wt %; clamping the square material or the sheet material through a three-dimensional metal clamp; sending the clamped square material or sheet material together with the clamp into a microwave heating machine for microwave heating to obtain a formed laminated wood, where the time from the gluing to the entry into the microwave heating machine is controlled to not exceed 15 min.

Abstract: A liquid ejecting head having high reliability can be manufactured such that the occurrence of cracks in the print element substrate can be suppressed. The supply port of the print element substrate has an opening, the opening width of which at each end portion in the longitudinal direction is narrower than the opening width at the center portion in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A heating blanket is disclosed. The heating blanket may include a conductor yarn configured to receive electrical current and generate a magnetic field in response to the electrical current, and a plurality of susceptor yarns composed of a magnetic material including a Curie point. The conductor yarn and the plurality of susceptor yarns may be interlaced to form a layer of fabric.

Abstract: An engine block assembly and method manufacturing an engine block assembly and related components. A casted engine block assembly includes a cylinder block portion. The cylinder block portion includes a plurality of cylinder block openings disposed therein, a cylinder block flange portion positioned at a top of the cylinder block portion and a cylinder block crankcase portion disposed at a base of the cylinder block. The cylinder block flange portion is configured for coupling the cylinder block to a cylinder head. The cylinder block portion includes a plurality of cylinder block walls extending between the cylinder block flange portion and the cylinder block crankcase portion and positioned about the plurality of cylinder block openings. The cylinder block walls house a plurality of internal channels. The plurality of cylinder block walls are void of enclosed openings extending through at least one of the cylinder block walls in the plurality of cylinder block walls.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes techniques for fabricating a textile article that incorporates bristle-like filaments that protrude away from a surface plane of the textile article. More specifically, a textile article is fabricated from a laminate formed by curing a reinforcement fiber matrix and a resin substrate. The resin substrate may include magnetic particles the react to a magnetic field introduced during the curing process. Prior to cure, the influence of a magnetic field may cause the magnetic particles within the resin substrate to protrude away from a surface plane of the wet laminate, thus causing the resin substrate itself to form bristle-like filaments. The shape and contour of a design (i.e., arrangement of bristle-like filaments) may be functionally controlled by an arrangement of magnets, and/or magnetic particles used to generate the magnet field that manipulates the resin substrate during the curing process.

Abstract: A label material attachable to a product, and a method of applying the label material to the product is described herein. Printed indicia, such as brand identifiers or other labeling information, are applied to the substantially transparent label material using a thermal or other suitable printer. The label material is then bonded to the product using a low heat and pressure technique to activate the adhesive. Once applied to the product, a portion of the label material bonded to the product substantially blends into the product leaving only the printed indicia readily visible to a consumer.

Abstract: Optical devices having multi-functional coatings.

Abstract: A method of joining workpieces includes the steps of bringing a first workpiece and a second workpiece together, induction heating a susceptor material, and pressing the workpieces together. Each workpiece may include a thermoplastic material, and the workpieces are brought together at a joint interface so that a protrusion of the first workpiece is aligned with a receptacle of the second workpiece. The susceptor material is in contact with the thermoplastic material of the first workpiece during heating such that the thermoplastic material of the first workpiece softens. The step of pressing is performed while the thermoplastic material of the first workpiece is softened, thereby reshaping the first workpiece where the susceptor material is in contact with the thermoplastic material of the first workpiece. The protrusion is deformed to form an interlock with the receptacle at the joint interface.

Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure provides a method of manufacturing an orthopedic prosthesis. This particular method includes providing a porous metal layer (22) positioned against a metal substrate at an interface between the porous metal layer and the metal substrate. Additional steps include providing an electrode (132) and providing an intermediate element or coating positioned between and in contact with the electrode and the porous metal layer where the intermediate element includes tantalum in contact with tantalum of the porous metal layer. In a further step, an electrical current is directed to the interface between the porous metal layer and the metal substrate to bond the porous metal layer to the metal substrate.

Abstract: To achieve high positioning accuracy in an optical member fixing structure configured to bond an optical member, such as a lens, and a bonding object to each other with an adhesive layer, an optical member fixing structure in which a metal layer having a yield stress equal to or less than a curing shrinkage stress or a thermal stress of an adhesive forming an adhesive layer is formed on a bonding surface between at least one of an optical member or a bonding object and the adhesive layer to have a thickness of from 0.3% to 10% of a thickness of the adhesive layer after curing thereof.

Abstract: A method for producing a multilayer body, with the steps of: a) providing a substrate film with a replication layer; b) molding a surface relief appearing to the observer in the form of a three-dimensional free-form surface, which is formed in particular by structures with a lens-like design generating a magnifying, demagnifying or distorting effect, into a surface of the replication layer; c) applying a first metal layer to the surface of the replication layer forming the surface relief; d) wet-chemically applying an at least partially transparent spacer layer to the metal layer; e) applying a second metal layer to the spacer layer.

Abstract: Arrangements related to carbon flocked tape are described. The flocked tape can include a first adhesive, a substrate, a second adhesive, and a plurality of fibers. The substrate can be formed from any suitable metal, polymer, and/or natural material. The fibers can be formed from milled recycled carbon fibers. The carbon fibers can be connected within the tape via an electrostatic flocking process. The flocked tape can allow for application, removal, and re-application. The carbon flocked tape can provide several benefits, such as electric and/or thermal conductivity, noise and vibration reduction, insulation and shielding, and altered fluid dynamics.

Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to retroreflective articles and methods of making such articles.

Abstract: A bonding system includes a surface modifying apparatus, a surface hydrophilizing apparatus and a bonding apparatus. The surface modifying apparatus is configured to modify a bonding surface of a first substrate and a bonding surface of a second substrate with plasma. The surface hydrophilizing apparatus is configured to hydrophilize the modified bonding surfaces of the first substrate and the second substrate. The bonding apparatus includes a condensation suppressing gas discharge unit, and is configured to bond the hydrophilized bonding surfaces of the first substrate and the second substrate by an intermolecular force. The condensation suppressing gas discharge unit is configured to discharge a condensation suppressing gas toward a space between a peripheral portion of the bonding surface of the first substrate and a peripheral portion of the bonding surface of the second substrate facing each other.

Abstract: A method for producing a bedding product has at least a foamed latex layer. The method includes pouring liquid latex foam on a conveyor belt. The liquid latex foam is vulcanized in a vulcanization station to obtain a vulcanized latex foam slab. The vulcanized latex foam slab is cut to a desired length and/or width. Electromagnetic waves with a frequency ranging between 1 and 50 Mhz are used for at least partially vulcanizing the liquid latex foam.

Abstract: A liquid adhesion composition can include at least one polymerizable compound comprising at least two functional groups; a solvent; a catalyst; and a cross-linking agent, wherein the cross-linking agent can have a structure of Formula (1): A [X—(O—Y—)n1—N(CH2—OR)2]n2 (1), wherein A is an alkyl group, or an aromatic group, or a heteroaromatic group; X is C1-5 alkyl, Y is C1-4 linear or branched alkyl; n1 is 1-10; R is C1-6 alkyl; and n2 is 1-6. The liquid adhesion composition can be cured at elevated temperatures and may be applied in nanoimprint lithography for attaching an imprint resist layer on a substrate.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a metallized polyethylene laminate comprising: an outer polyethylene layer; a metallized acid copolymer layer; an inner polyethylene layer in contact with the metallized acid copolymer layer; and optionally an extruded polyethylene layer; and a sealant layer of polyethylene.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, provided is a deflection sensitivity calculation method for calculating deflection sensitivity of a deflector in an electron beam irradiation apparatus that irradiates an irradiation object on a stage with an electron beam by causing the deflector to deflect the electron beam, the deflection sensitivity calculation method including: irradiating an area that covers an adjustment plate with an electron beam by scanning a deflection parameter that controls deflection of the deflector in a predetermined width; detecting a current value detected from the adjustment plate; forming an image corresponding to the detected current value, a number of pixels of the image being known; calculating the number of pixels of a portion corresponding to the adjustment plate in the formed image; and calculating the deflection sensitivity of the deflector.

Abstract: A manufacturing system for manufacturing a laminated body by coating a first panel with an adhesive in a first working region and bonding the first panel coated with the adhesive and a second panel in a second working region includes a first conveying device in the first working region for conveying the first panel and the second panel, a coating device in the first working region for coating, with the adhesive, the first panel, a bonding device in the second working region for bonding the first panel and the second panel, and a second conveying device in the second working region for conveying the first panel and the second panel to the bonding device. The first conveying device and the second conveying device convey the first panel and the second panel to be bonded to each other as a set.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a display device includes a first substrate, a second substrate, an adhesive, an electro-optical layer, a terminal portion, and a reflective material. The first substrate is attached to the second substrate with the adhesive. The terminal portion is provided in the first substrate. The reflective material contains in the adhesive. The second substrate has flexibility. The terminal portion is provided on an external side in comparison with the adhesive as seen in plan view.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of enhancing absorption spectral signals of a biological sample in a terahertz waveband in which the biological sample are embedded and supported with black silicon. In the method, the biological sample are filled between the surface micro-nano structures of a black silicon material and then freeze-dried. When the terahertz wave is incident upon the black silicon material, multiple reflections will occur between the micro-nano structures, so that the terahertz wave passes through the biological sample multiple times to increase the distance of interaction between the terahertz waves and the biological sample, allowing for enhanced absorption spectral signals of the biological sample and improved identifiability of the biological sample. The method is simple and easy to implement and low in cost.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a process. In an embodiment, the process includes A. providing a fitment with a base, the base comprising an ethylene/?-olefin multi-block copolymer; B. placing the base between two opposing multilayer films, each multilayer film having a respective seal layer comprising an olefin-based polymer; C. flat sealing the base to each multilayer film with opposing heated flat seal bars, the flat sealing forming opposing seal joints at the flattened base ends; and D. point sealing the opposing seal joints with opposing curved seal bars.

Abstract: Techniques for minimizing loss of volatile components during thermal processing of kesterite films are provided. In one aspect, a method for annealing a kesterite film is provided. The method includes: placing a cover over the kesterite film; and annealing the cover and the kesterite film such that, for an entire duration of the annealing, the cover is at a temperature T1 and the kesterite film is at a temperature T2, wherein the temperature T1 is greater than or equal to the temperature T2. Optionally, during a cool down segment of the annealing, conditions can be reversed to have the temperature T1 be less than the temperature T2. A solar cell and method for formation thereof using the present annealing techniques are also provided.

Abstract: Provided is a stator provided with a high withstand voltage insulating system operable at a high drive voltage without increasing the thickness of a slot insulating paper, and a rotary electric machine incorporating the stator. A stator of a rotary electric machine according to the present invention includes a stator core in which a plurality of slots is formed, a stator coil to be inserted into the slot, and an insulating paper to be inserted into the slot, and insulating the stator coil and the stator core, wherein the insulating paper includes a first insulating paper portion arranged adjacent to the stator core at an outside of an end surface in an axial direction of the slot and at least a second insulating paper portion arranged between the first insulating paper portion and the stator coil, and the insulating paper forms a resin reservoir portion in which an insulating resin is arranged, between the first insulating paper portion and the second insulating paper portion.

Abstract: The array of diodes comprises a matrix plane of diodes arranged according to columns in a first direction and according to rows in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. The said diodes comprise a cathode region of a first type of conductivity and an anode region of a second type of conductivity, the said cathode and anode regions being superposed and disposed on an insulating layer situated on top of a semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: A wiring substrate includes a first wiring layer; a first insulation layer including a reinforcement material and a first opening extending through the reinforcement material and exposing a partial region of an upper surface of the first wiring layer, in which an end of the reinforcement material projects in the first opening; a second insulation layer not including a reinforcement material, covering an upper surface of the first insulation layer, a wall surface of the first opening, and a first part of the partial region and an entire surface of the reinforcement material projecting in the first opening, and including a second opening exposing a second part of the partial region; and a second wiring layer including a wiring portion formed on an upper surface of the second insulation layer and a via portion formed in the second opening and connecting the wiring portion to the first wiring layer.

Abstract: A method of preparing a casting article for use in manufacturing a gas turbine engine part according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, communicating a powdered material to an additive manufacturing system and preparing a casting article that includes at least one trunk and a skin core that extends from the at least one trunk out of the powdered material.

Abstract: Wood-type golf clubs and/or golf club heads include: (a) a golf club head base member including a face member having a ball striking face; and (b) a polymeric body member engaged with the golf club head base member, wherein the polymeric body member is formed via a rotational molding process (or other centrifugal force inducing molding process) and/or engaged with the golf club head base member via a rotational molding process (or other centrifugal force inducing molding process). The polymeric body member forms at least a portion of a crown member of the club head in some structures.

Abstract: A chamber has an upper housing and a lower housing and receives a reaction gas. A first plasma source includes electron beam sources providing electron beams into the upper housing to generate an upper plasma. A second plasma source includes holes generating a lower plasma within the holes connecting the upper housing and the lower housing. Radicals of the upper plasma, radicals of the lower plasma, and ions of the lower plasma are provided, through the holes, to the lower housing so that the lower housing has radicals and ions at a predetermined ratio of the ions to the radicals in concentration. The second plasma source divides the chamber into the upper housing and the lower housing. A wafer chuck is positioned in the lower housing to receive a wafer.

Abstract: A support guide is provided for supporting a delicate heating wire in a failure test. The support guide includes a body formed of a heat resistant, non-conductive material. The body has a threaded surface configured to receive and support the delicate heating wire in a coiled form. Also provided is a failure testing method using the heat resistant, non-conductive threaded support guide.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a process. In an embodiment, the process includes A. providing a fitment with a base, the base comprising an ethylene/?-olefin multi-block copolymer; B. placing the base between two opposing multilayer films, each multilayer film having a respective seal layer comprising an olefin-based polymer; C. flat sealing the base to each multilayer film with opposing heated flat seal bars, the flat sealing forming opposing seal joints at the flattened base ends; and D. point sealing the opposing seal joints with opposing curved seal bars.

Abstract: A system and method for anti-icing and de-icing an aircraft are provided. The system includes an electrically conductive coating, an electrical circuit having one or more electrical leads, a control unit, a plurality of temperature sensors connected to the control unit, and a plurality of ice detector sensors connected to the plurality of temperature sensors and the control unit. A process for anti-icing and de-icing an aircraft is also provided that includes applying electrically conductive coating under the skin of an airplane surface and attaching electrical wiring or metal strips to the skin of the airplane surface, and directing electricity to the electrical wiring or metal strips.

Abstract: Cure in place pressure sensitive adhesive compositions are described that comprise one or more of a bodying component, a structural diluent, a radical diluent as well as additives such as crosslinkers, external catalysts, photoinitiators and stabilizers/process aids. The bodying component can be acrylic or non-acrylic.

Abstract: Wood-type golf clubs and/or golf club heads include: (a) a golf club head base member including a face member having a ball striking face; and (b) a polymeric body member engaged with the golf club head base member, wherein the polymeric body member is formed via a rotational molding process (or other centrifugal force inducing molding process) and/or engaged with the golf club head base member via a rotational molding process (or other centrifugal force inducing molding process). The polymeric body member forms at least a portion of a crown member of the club head in some structures.

Abstract: A motor vehicle tail gate panel has one side facing the inside of the motor vehicle and one side facing the outside of the motor vehicle and including a box having an adhesion area on the side facing the outside of the motor vehicle for adhering a glass to the surface of the box. The box extends beyond the adhesion area on the side opposite this area so as to form at least one section that is visible from the outside of the motor vehicle, and the section has a shape that enhances the aerodynamics of the motor vehicle. As a result, additional spoilers may not be needed, which improves productivity and reduces production costs. Example embodiments also relate to a motor vehicle that includes the tail gate panel.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to reactive epoxy compounds that have high water solubility. The reactive epoxy compounds are obtained by mixing an epoxy resin having at least two epoxy groups per molecule with a carboxyl group-containing compound obtained by reacting a polyetheramine comprising a primary amine and an acid anhydride derived from a polyvalent carboxylic acid. This disclosure also relates to waterborne epoxy resin composition comprising core-shell type epoxy resin particles dispersed in a solvent, wherein the particles are formed by an epoxy resin encapsulated in the reactive epoxy compounds of the present invention. The waterborne epoxy resin composition is low in volatile organic compounds (“VOC”).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive material, especially an electrically and/or thermally and/or radiation-curing or curable adhesive material, having at least one adhesive constituent and/or adhesive matrix, and moreover having at least one additive in the form of a carbon material, especially based on carbon nanomaterials and/or carbon micromaterials, present in the adhesive constituent and/or adhesive matrix. The invention further relates to a method for producing, activating and/or curing an adhesive material. Finally the invention also relates to a method for adhesively bonding two substrates.