Abstract: A combined information display and information input device comprising a matrix of independently addressable light emitting devices and a plurality of light sensing devices, the light emitting devices comprising organic light emitting diodes comprising organic light emitting material positioned between a low work function electrode and a high work function electrode characterized in that the light sensing devices comprise organic photovoltaic devices comprising at least an organic electron donor and at least an organic electron acceptor positioned between a high work function electrode and a low work function electrode. The combined information display and information input device has application as a touch screen, for example for a mobile communication device.

Abstract: An apparatus for the radial expansion and plastic deformation of a tubular member.

Abstract: Method and arrangement for spray forming an article. The method includes spraying a plurality of metal streams upon a low-heat resistant model and thereby forming a spray formed article. Each of the plurality of metal streams is composed of moltenized droplets, and as between the plurality of metal streams, each is composed of different constituent elements. In the spray form process, conditions of the metal streams are controlled, particularly around the time that the droplets land, to prevent adverse affects such as melting or burning the master model. The spray conditions are controlled in such a manner that the individual metal droplets forming the metal streams remain substantially segregate. The segregated state is maintained through out solidification so that the resulting spray formed article is composed at least partially of psuedo-alloy.

Abstract: A metal surface infused composite object made by thermal spraying a metal material onto a release agent coated pattern, followed by vacuum infusion at least a portion of the metal material layer with a resin and then separating the composite infused metal object from the pattern.

Abstract: Method for thermal spraying a metal stream onto a low heat resistant substrate using an adhesive/release promoted interface with the metal stream and the articles so produced for use in various applications.

Abstract: A method for the detection of chemical agent present in a material comprising exposing a calixarene, having redox active substituents on its para rim, to a solution or suspension derived by admixture of all or some of the material with a liquid measuring any change in electrical behavior of the calixarene during or after exposure to the solution or suspension as compared to a reference condition, and relating such change in electrical behavior to the presence of chemical agent. Preferably, the calixarene exposed to the solution or suspension is a calix?4!arene or general formula (J), wherein Y.sup.1 to Y.sup.4 are independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, aralkyl or a redox active substituent and R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 are independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, aralkyl, or a polymerisable moiety, wherein at least one of Y.sup.1 to Y.sup.4 is a redox active substituent.