Abstract: The present invention concerns a tyre and tyre section for a vehicle. The tyre or tyre section comprises a rubber matrix material comprising a butadiene rubber; and carbon nanoparticles comprising functionalised carbon nanoparticles dispersed in the butadiene rubber, wherein the carbon nanoparticles comprise graphene particles and/or carbon nanotubes. Also disclosed are suitable compositions for tyres and tyre sections, as well as methods of making such tyres, tyre sections and compositions, uses of the compositions, and vehicles comprising such tyres or tyre sections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shoe sole comprising a rubber matrix material comprising a butadiene rubber; and carbon nanoparticles comprising functionalised carbon nanoparticles, wherein, the carbon nanoparticles consist of graphene particles and/or carbon nanotubes. The present invention also relates to a method of manufacturing the shoe sole.

Abstract: A barrier, such as for example in relation to safeguarding of machinery and in particular to a barrier, a barrier panel for a barrier, and a mounting assembly for mounting a barrier panel in position to provide a barrier. The invention is particularly applicable as panel and barrier for use in relation to belt conveyor guarding. The barrier comprises at least one panel comprising a body having a marginal portion bounded by a peripheral edge and an inner portion, a plurality of openings extending through the inner portion, and a stiffening formation extending from the inner portion to the marginal portion, the stiffening formation being integrated with and being defined by a portion of the body.

Abstract: Augmentation of captured 3D scenes with contextual information is disclosed. A 3D capture device is used to capture a plurality of 3D images at a first resolution. A component on a mobile computing device is used to capture at least one piece of contextual information that includes a capture location data and a pose data. The mobile computing device receives, the plurality of 3D images from the 3D capture device, and renders the plurality of 3D images into a 3D model. In addition, the at least one piece of contextual information is embedded into a correct location in the 3D model. A user interactive version of the 3D model including the embedded at least one piece of contextual information is then displayed.

Abstract: Augmentation of captured 3D scenes with contextual information is disclosed. A 3D capture device is used to capture a plurality of 3D images at a first resolution. A component on a mobile computing device is used to capture at least one piece of contextual information that includes a capture location data and a pose data. The mobile computing device receives, the plurality of 3D images from the 3D capture device, and renders the plurality of 3D images into a 3D model. In addition, the at least one piece of contextual information is embedded into a correct location in the 3D model. A user interactive version of the 3D model including the embedded at least one piece of contextual information is then displayed.

Abstract: Augmentation of captured 3D scenes with contextual information is disclosed. A 3D capture device is used to capture a plurality of 3D images at a first resolution. A component on a mobile computing device is used to capture at least one piece of contextual information that includes a capture location data and a pose data. The mobile computing device receives, the plurality of 3D images from the 3D capture device, and renders the plurality of 3D images into a 3D model. In addition, the at least one piece of contextual information is embedded into a correct location in the 3D model. A user interactive version of the 3D model including the embedded at least one piece of contextual information is then displayed.

Abstract: Augmentation of captured 3D scenes with contextual information is disclosed. A 3D capture device is used to capture a plurality of 3D images at a first resolution. A component on a mobile computing device is used to capture at least one piece of contextual information that includes a capture location data and a pose data. The mobile computing device receives, the plurality of 3D images from the 3D capture device, and renders the plurality of 3D images into a 3D model. In addition, the at least one piece of contextual information is embedded into a correct location in the 3D model. A user interactive version of the 3D model including the embedded at least one piece of contextual information is then displayed.

Abstract: A tool is disclosed for forming an article in a molding operation. The tool includes a first layer with a forming surface for forming the article. The first layer is formed from a first material having a hardness or corrosion resistance sufficient for the forming operation. The second layer is affixed to the first layer for collectively forming a tool body. The second layer is formed from a second material having different material properties than that of the first material, and the second material has sufficient structural integrity for withstanding stresses of the tool body during the forming operation. A tool is also disclosed having a series of laminate sheets collectively providing a portion of the tool body. Another sheet is affixed to the laminate sheets with a homogenous forming surface for forming the article in the molding operation.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a tool for forming an article in a molding operation has a tool body formed from a non-particulate material, with a particulate material bonded to the body. The body provides a forming surface for forming the article. The particulate material, or the particulate material and the tool body collectively provide a duct for conveying a fluid for transfer of heat with the forming surface. In another embodiment, the tool has a tool body formed from a non-particulate material with a cavity and the particulate material is disposed within the cavity. A heat transfer material is disposed in the cavity bonding the particulate material to the tool body. Methods for manufacturing such tools are also disclosed.

Abstract: A tool, such as tools 10, 50, 100 having voids, such as voids 18, 20 which may be selectively and substantially filled with copper or some other conductive material, such as material 30, effective to allow heat to be dissipated from a tangible item formation surface, such as surfaces 14, 54, 104. Also, a methodology to produce such tools 10, 50, 100 is presented.

Abstract: A tool is provided for forming an article in a molding operation with a body formed with a forming surface for forming the article. A heat transfer material is mounted to the tool body, spaced apart from the forming surface, and formed from a material having a coefficient of thermal conductivity that is greater than that of the tool body. The heat transfer material and/or the tool body collectively provide a duct for conveying a fluid for heat transfer with the forming surface. Another tool is disclosed for forming an article in a molding operation with a tool body formed from a plurality of laminate sheets of a first material. The tool body includes a forming surface and a cavity. A heat transfer material having a coefficient of thermal conductivity greater than that of the first material is disposed within the cavity for transferring heat from the forming surface.

Abstract: A method and a tangible item 10 which is produced by the use of various softly created sectional members, such as membered 12, 14, 16, which are selectively and softly and selectively moved or rotated, in whole or in part, used to create physical sectionals, and then the physical sections are moved or rotated and use to selectively construct the physical item 10.