Abstract: An aspect of the disclosed embodiments is a method for printed circuit board (PCB) component placement comprising: graphically displaying, on a display device, PCB design features of a PCB design; and providing a user interface control for designating one or more of the PCB design features as electrical contacts for a first selected electrical component. Other aspects are disclosed.

Abstract: An aspect of the disclosed embodiments is a method for printed circuit board (PCB) component placement comprising: graphically displaying, on a display device, PCB design features of a PCB design; and providing a user interface control for designating one or more of the PCB design features as electrical contacts for a first selected electrical component. Other aspects are disclosed.

Abstract: An aspect of the disclosed embodiments is a method for printed circuit board (PCB) component placement comprising: graphically displaying, on a display device, PCB design features of a PCB design; and providing a user interface control for designating one or more of the PCB design features as electrical contacts for a first selected electrical component. Other aspects are disclosed.

Abstract: An aspect of the disclosed embodiments is a method for printed circuit board (PCB) component placement comprising: graphically displaying, on a display device, PCB design features of a PCB design; and providing a user interface control for designating one or more of the PCB design features as electrical contacts for a first selected electrical component. Other aspects are disclosed.

Abstract: An aspect of the disclosed embodiments is a method for printed circuit board (PCB) component placement comprising: graphically displaying, on a display device, PCB design features of a PCB design; and providing a user interface control for designating one or more of the PCB design features as electrical contacts for a first selected electrical component. Other aspects are disclosed.

Abstract: An aspect of the disclosed embodiments is a method for printed circuit board (PCB) component placement comprising: graphically displaying, on a display device, PCB design features of a PCB design; and providing a user interface control for designating one or more of the PCB design features as electrical contacts for a first selected electrical component. Other aspects are disclosed.

Abstract: An aspect of the disclosed embodiments is a method for printed circuit board (PCB) component placement comprising: graphically displaying, on a display device, PCB design features of a PCB design; and providing a user interface control for designating one or more of the PCB design features as electrical contacts for a first selected electrical component. Other aspects are disclosed.

Abstract: An aspect of the disclosed embodiments is a method for printed circuit board (PCB) component placement comprising: graphically displaying, on a display device, PCB design features of a PCB design; and providing a user interface control for designating one or more of the PCB design features as electrical contacts for a first selected electrical component. Other aspects are disclosed.

Abstract: An aspect of the disclosed embodiments is a system for printed circuit board (PCB) outline generation including at least one processor configured to receive one or more electronic PCB design files defining a PCB design. The at least one processor is also configured to process the one or more electronic PCB design files to distinguish physical features of the PCB design from non-physical (auxiliary) features of the PCB design. The at least one processor is also configured to generate an estimated physical outline for the PCB design that encompasses the physical features and excludes the auxiliary features. The at least one processor is also configured to electronically store the estimated physical outline in association with the PCB design. Other aspects are included.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus are provided to measure a gap between a first and second roll. Moreover, a method and an apparatus are provided to correct the gap to a target distance with a closed loop system. Also, a method and an apparatus are implemented to detect the wear for each roll by using a non-contacting measuring device.

Abstract: The rotary anvils herein may be used in combination with a tool member to perform various types of manufacturing operations, such as cutting, bonding, and embossing. The anvil roll may include a cylindrically-shaped outer circumferential surface and may be adapted to rotate about a first axis of rotation. More particularly, the anvil roll may include a body formed from a first material, such as a metallic material. The body may also include grooves in the outer circumferential surface, and abrasion resistant material may be fused to the body to fill the grooves to form strips. During operation, a tool member may be positioned to contact the strips of abrasion resistant material.

Abstract: An apparatus for embossing a web having a static gas pressure plenum and a forming structure disposed in contact to the static gas pressure plenum. The static gas pressure plenum provides a static gas pressure of from about 0.1 MPa to about 25 MPa.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dual skid absorbent article converter. The converter provides for a first skid and a second skid. The first skid provides a plurality of modular unit operations each capable of at least partially modifying a substrate where the plurality of modular unit operations collectively modify the substrate to form the absorbent article. The second skid provides at least one modular unit operation enabling device for cooperative association with a respective modular unit operation of the plurality of modular unit operations disposed within the first skid.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus are provided to measure a gap between a first and second roll. Moreover, a method and an apparatus are provided to correct the gap to a target distance with a closed loop system. Also, a method and an apparatus are implemented to detect the wear for each roll by using a non-contacting measuring device.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a flexible mount converter and method for manufacturing and/or assembling various components of absorbent articles. The flexible mount converter has improved flexibility, adaptability, and re-configurability over current converting lines. The flexible mount converter typically comprises a combination of the following components: a base supporting a horizontal rail mount system, two or more modular unit operations, access guarding associated with the flexible mount converter.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a base designed for a flexible mount converter and method for manufacturing and/or assembling various components of absorbent articles. The base includes a horizontal rail mount system that enables placement of a plurality of modular unit operations in nearly any location imaginable to form the flexible mount converter. The base minimizes materials, change effort, and cost while maximizing flexibility in placement, adjustment, and re-use of modular unit operations.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to modular unit operations designed for a flexible mount converter and methods for manufacturing and/or assembling various components of absorbent articles. The modular unit operation comprises a modular frame comprising a transformation portion. A drive portion is joined to the drive side of the modular frame, wherein the drive portion is joined without belts and pulleys. The modular unit operations are preferably standardized, configurable, re-usable, re-configurable, and stackable.

Abstract: A process for making an embossed web. A precursor web is provided between a forming structure and a static pressure plenum. The forming structure has a plurality of discrete protruded elements. Pressure is provided by the static pressure plenum against the precursor web and the forming structure to conform the precursor web to the discrete protruded elements of the forming structure to form the embossed web. The resulting embossed web has a plurality of discrete extended elements having open proximal ends.

Abstract: A process for making an embossed web. A precursor web is provided between a forming structure and a static pressure plenum. The forming structure has a plurality of discrete apertures or depressions. Pressure is provided by the static pressure plenum against the precursor web and the forming structure to force the precursor web into the apertures or depressions of forming structure to form the embossed web. The resulting embossed web has a plurality of discrete extended elements.

Abstract: An apparatus for embossing a web having a static gas pressure plenum and a forming structure disposed in contact to the static gas pressure plenum. The static gas pressure plenum provides a static gas pressure of from about 0.1 MPa to about 25 MPa.