Abstract: Three-dimensional (3D) printing may be described as an additive manufacturing process for generating 3D components. A 3D model may be used by a 3D printer to print the 3D component. In 3D printing, successive layers of material may be utilized to generate the 3D component. As part of the 3D printing process, the 3D component may be subjected to sintering. In some cases, the sintering may be accomplished by subjecting the 3D component to a heat source, or other types of processes.

Abstract: Three-dimensional (3D) printing may be described as an additive manufacturing process for generating 3D components. A 3D model may be used by a 3D printer to print the 3D component. In 3D printing, successive layers of material may be utilized to generate the 3D component. As part of the 3D printing process, the 3D component may be subjected to sintering. In some cases, the sintering may be accomplished by subjecting the 3D component to a heat source, or other types of processes.

Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to printing systems. In one example, a printing system can include a first excimer irradiation source positioned to irradiate a media substrate. Additionally, an inkjet print head can be positioned with respect to the excimer irradiation source to form a printed image on the media substrate after irradiation with the excimer irradiation source.

Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to printing systems. In one example, a printing system can include a first excimer irradiation source positioned to irradiate a media substrate. Additionally, an inkjet print head can be positioned with respect to the excimer irradiation source to form a printed image on the media substrate after irradiation with the excimer irradiation source.

Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to printing systems. In one example, a printing system can include an electrode having a plurality of electrode protrusions associated therewith and a conductive plate. The electrode and conductive plate can be positioned with respect to one another to generate an electric field therebetween and to allow a media substrate to be positioned therebetween to be exposed to the electric field. Additionally, an inkjet print head can form a printed image on the media substrate after exposure to the electric field.

Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to printing systems. In one example, a printing system can include an electrode having a plurality of electrode protrusions associated therewith and a conductive plate. The electrode and conductive plate can be positioned with respect to one another to generate an electric field therebetween and to allow a media substrate to be positioned therebetween to be exposed to the electric field. Additionally, an inkjet print head can form a printed image on the media substrate after exposure to the electric field.

Abstract: A shiftable workpiece transfer apparatus for transferring a workpiece to a press while simultaneously shifting the workpiece centerline. Such a transfer apparatus includes cooperating workpiece transfer tables, the movement of which is directed by respective guide rails. A first workpiece transfer table is directed along a path that is substantially parallel to the centerline of the press line. The second workpiece transfer table is directed along a path that is skewed with respect to the centerline of the press line by an amount sufficient to produce a desired shift of the workpiece centerline. As the second transfer table moves along the skewed guide rail and toward the first transfer table, the workpiece is automatically moved across the surface of the first transfer table to a desired centerline offset point.

Abstract: A shiftable workpiece transfer apparatus for transferring a workpiece to a press while simultaneously shifting the workpiece centerline. Such a transfer apparatus includes cooperating workpiece transfer tables, the movement of which is directed by respective guide rails. A first workpiece transfer table is directed along a path that is substantially parallel to the centerline of the press line. The second workpiece transfer table is directed along a path that is skewed with respect to the centerline of the press line by an amount sufficient to produce a desired shift of the workpiece centerline. As the second transfer table moves along the skewed guide rail and toward the first transfer table, the workpiece is automatically moved across the surface of the first transfer table to a desired centerline offset point.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for tracking purchase orders in a distributed enterprise. The method can include electronically receiving and storing at least a first and second version of a purchase order. Each version has a date and number and the second version is a purchase order amendment or revision to the first version of the purchase order. The method also can include electronically receiving input from a user through a purchase order tracking tool. The user input identifies the first or second version by date, revision or amendment. The method also includes electronically retrieving the first or second version based on the user input.

Abstract: An electronic method and system for executing retroactive price adjustments includes a computer that is configured to receive a purchase agreement pertaining to goods and/or services. The method includes receiving a price adjustment on a pricing line of the purchase agreement through the use of the computer and receiving an effective start date in which the price adjustment will take effect. The method also includes identifying release orders associated with the purchase agreement that are affected by the retroactive price adjustment via the computer. Additionally, the method includes updating the release orders and the purchase agreement to reflect the price adjustment.