Abstract: Provided herein are systems and processes to control multiple temperatures in additive manufacturing. Such temperature control adjusts polymer properties and facilitates processing of materials to form 3D objects. The systems and processed disclosed herein also facilitate the processing of typically difficult-to-process materials and deliver such materials to a photocuring zone configured to photopolymerize materials into 3 dimensional objects with a layer-by-layer process. Such processes can include the steps of heating a resin to a flowable temperature, applying the resin to a carrier, cooling the film to increase viscosity or to solidify the resin, and applying the film containing the resin onto an area being printed, then photocuring the film. Also provided herein are resins and related polymer materials having properties that are tunable with exposure to more than one temperature zone. The formed polymers can include multiple regions of polymer material, each independently having distinct properties.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00R826 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X00R826 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00R826 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00R826, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00R826 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00R826 and methods of using maize variety X00R826 are disclosed.

Abstract: A 3D printer comprises a platform, a dispenser and a light source. A heating element heats a material and a nozzle extrudes the heated material onto the platform to form a first layer, having a first shape specified by one or more digital files. The first shape corresponds to a first minimum line width based on a diameter of the nozzle. The light source emits a light beam that is directed onto the first layer according to the one or more digital files to cure a portion of the first layer to create a first cured layer that corresponds to a second shape of a 3D object specified by the one or more digital files. The light beam has a beam diameter that is smaller than the diameter of the nozzle, and the second shape has a second minimum line width that is smaller than the first minimum line width.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and processes to control multiple temperatures in additive manufacturing. Such temperature control adjusts polymer properties and facilitates processing of materials to form 3D objects. The systems and processes disclosed herein also facilitate the processing of typically difficult-to-process materials and deliver such materials to a photocuring zone configured to photopolymerize materials into 3 dimensional objects with a layer-by-layer process. Such processes can include the steps of heating a resin to a flowable temperature, applying the resin to a carrier, cooling the film to increase viscosity or to solidify the resin, and applying the film containing the resin onto an area being printed, then photocuring the film. Also provided herein are resins and related polymer materials having properties that are tunable with exposure to more than one temperature zone. The formed polymers can include multiple regions of polymer material, each independently having distinct properties.

Abstract: A substrate processing method is described for etching silicon carbide films for resist underlayer applications. The method includes providing a substrate containing a silicon carbide film thereon, and a photoresist layer defining a pattern over the silicon carbide film, plasma-exciting an etching gas containing a fluorocarbon-containing gas and an oxygen-containing gas, and exposing the substrate to the plasma-excited etching gas to transfer the pattern to the silicon carbide film, where at least a portion of a thickness of the photoresist layer survives the exposing. For example, the photoresist layer includes an EUV resist layer and the etching gas includes C4F8 gas, O2 gas, and Ar gas. In another example, the exposing includes exposing the substrate to a) a plasma-excited etching gas containing C4F8 gas, O2 gas, and Ar gas, and b) exposing the substrate to a plasma-excited Ar gas, where steps a) and b) are sequentially performed at least once.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00P574 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X00P574 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00P574 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00P574, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00P574 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00P574 and methods of using maize variety X00P574 are disclosed.

Abstract: A system includes a build platform configured to support an object that is being formed from layers of resin. The system further includes one or more blades configured to provide the layers of resin to form the object on the build platform. At least a first blade of the one or more blades is configured to vibrate to reduce viscosity of the layers of resin.

Abstract: A system includes a partial enclosure configured to hold resin. The system further includes one or more structures configured to at least partially cover the resin. The one or more structures are configured to prevent evaporation of the resin. The system further includes a build platform configured to support an object that is being formed from layers of the resin. A first blade is configured to provide the layers of the resin to form the object on the build platform.

Abstract: A system includes a carrier film including an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface is configured to contact rollers. The system further includes a first blade configured to form a layer of resin on the outer surface of the carrier film. The system further includes a second blade configured to prevent printed features from contacting the first blade. The system further includes a build platform. A portion of the layer of resin is to be added to an object being formed on the build platform.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X03P560 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X03P560 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03P560 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X03P560, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03P560 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03P560 and methods of using maize variety X03P560 are disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to ornamental indicia carrier and method of producing the same. In some embodiments, the ornamental indicia carrier comprises an ultraviolet light (“UV”) cured ink printed on a thin flexible film and combined with an adhesive layer. The ornamental indicia carrier is capable of enduring the conditions inside the mouth for an extended period of time and can be used in conjunction with a dental appliance.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00R808 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X00R808 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00R808 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00R808, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00R808 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00R808 and methods of using maize variety X00R808 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PEUP12 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PEUP12 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PEUP12 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PEUP12 or a locus conversion of 1PEUP12 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X03P563 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X03P563 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03P563 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X03P563, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03P563 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03P563 and methods of using maize variety X03P563 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PEUP12 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PEUP12 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PEUP12 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PEUP12 or a locus conversion of 1PEUP12 with another maize variety.

Abstract: Provided herein are processes for the generation of composite polymer materials utilizing a single resin. The processes utilize diffusion between a region undergoing a polymerization reaction preferentially polymerizing one monomer component and an unreactive region. Diffusion and subsequent/concurrent polymerization results in a higher concentration of the more reactive monomer component in the reacting region and a higher concentration of the less reactive monomer components in the unreactive region. The unreactive region may be later polymerized. In embodiments, photopolymerization is used and the regions are generated by a mask or other mechanism to pattern the light.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05P311 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X05P311 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05P311 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X05P311, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05P311 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05P311 and methods of using maize variety X05P311 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05P326 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X05P326 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05P326 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X05P326, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05P326 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05P326 and methods of using maize variety X05P326 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X03P558 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X03P558 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03P558 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X03P558, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03P558 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03P558 and methods of using maize variety X03P558 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00P571 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X00P571 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00P571 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00P571, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00P571 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00P571 and methods of using maize variety X00P571 are disclosed.