Abstract: A machine for producing and filling containers, having: a heating device for thermal conditioning thermoplastic parisons; a blow-molding device for deforming the thermally conditioned parisons into containers by blow-molding or stretch blow-molding; a device for filling the containers with a product; and a transfer device for conveying the containers from the blow-molding device to the filling device. A nozzle arrangement is arranged in the region of the transfer device for impinging a cooling liquid on the containers. The nozzle arrangement has a gas nozzle connected by a gas line to a gas source. The nozzle arrangement has a liquid nozzle connected by a liquid line to a liquid source. The gas nozzle and the liquid nozzle are arranged and oriented relative to one another such that a liquid jet from the liquid nozzle strikes a gas jet from the gas nozzle in an intersection region.

Abstract: A 3D thermoplastic pultrusion system and method based upon a 3D variable die system and including one or more sets of 3D thermoplastic forming machines to continuously produce thermoplastic composite pultrusions with at least one of varying cross-section geometry and constant surface contours, varying cross-section geometry and varying surface contours, and constant cross-section geometry and varying surface contours.

Abstract: A 3D thermoplastic pultrusion system and method based upon a 3D variable die system and including one or more sets of 3D thermoplastic forming machines to continuously produce thermoplastic composite pultrusions with at least one of varying cross-section geometry and constant surface contours, varying cross-section geometry and varying surface contours, and constant cross-section geometry and varying surface contours.

Abstract: Provided is an imprint apparatus that brings a mold into contact with an imprint material on a substrate to perform patterning on the substrate, and includes a mold holder configured to hold the mold; a substrate holder configured to hold the substrate; a driving device configured to move at least one of the mold holder and the substrate holder; a detector configured to detect a state of the driving device; and a controller configured to perform decision that release of the mold is started based on an output of the detector and to control the driving device so as to decrease a force for the release by the driving device in accordance with the decision.

Abstract: An embossing roller, including an inner hollow chamber, to which a vacuum can be applied, and a wall, which surrounds the hollow chamber and which has a structured surface, which includes elevations and recesses and which includes pores that communicate with the inner hollow chamber, wherein the wall includes a plurality of discrete and successive layers following one another from the hollow chamber in the direction of the surface and wherein the individual layers are based on epoxy-resin mixtures filled with fillers and comprise capillaries that communicate with each other and cavities for forming the pores.

Abstract: An imprinting device capable of realizing uniform transfer regardless of the thickness of a substrate includes a stage having a placement area for placing a substrate to which a transferred object is applied, a thin-plate mold with flexibility having a fine pattern on a first surface facing the placement area of the stage, which is held with a predetermined tension and a pressing roll which can press a second surface opposite to the first surface of the mold, in which the stage has plural adsorption holes around the placement area, and the adsorption holes start adsorption in synchronization with movement of the pressing roll.

Abstract: A method of integrating a first fibrous web with a second fibrous web, said method comprising the steps of: a. providing a first absorbent fibrous web material; b. providing a topsheet comprising a second fibrous web material; c. providing an integrating means; and d. integrating said first absorbent fibrous web material and said second fibrous web material by processing through said integrating means. The step of integrating said first absorbent fibrous web material and said second fibrous web material comprises inter-entangling fibers from the first absorbent fibrous web and fibers from the second fibrous web.

Abstract: A roller for compressing protective sheeting of polymer material around a pipeline rotates about a given or designated axis of rotation and has a shaft; and a first tubular portion which extends about the shaft and varies in elasticity along the given or designated axis of rotation; more specifically, the first tubular portion is of greater elasticity at the ends of the roller than at the center of the roller.

Abstract: A tool tethering method includes the steps of providing a tool with a longitudinal portion, installing a base layer on the longitudinal portion, providing an overwrap member, and providing a connector strap. The connector strap includes a length of webbing secured to a connector and defining a first catch and a second catch. The connector strap is positioned with the body portion axially aligned with the longitudinal portion of the tool, with the first catch and the second catch facing away from the longitudinal portion, and with the back surface in contact with the base layer. The overwrap member is installed over the body portion of the connector strap and the corresponding region of the longitudinal portion of the tool and base layer, thereby securing the connector strap to the tool.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for implementing a comparatively higher speed process for surface curing of finished three-dimensional (3D) printed parts, objects and/or components, formed and/or otherwise manufactured in 3D printing systems and/or in additive material manufacturing processes. A vacuum finish curing chamber is provided within, or associated with one or more 3D printers to provide a locally-generated substantially oxygen depleted curing environment to support effective and efficient surface curing of one or more formed 3D printed parts. The vacuum finish curing system includes at least one device for emitting curing radiation and at least one object transport system for transporting formed 3D objects to the vacuum finish curing chamber without requiring user handling that would be hazardous to handling individuals.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods, processes, and systems for the manufacture of three-dimensional articles of polymer materials using 3D printing. A syringe or an inkjet print head prints a solution of prepolymer onto a build plate. The printed prepolymer is exposed to a stimulus whereby the prepolymer is converted to the polymer. After a predetermined time, sequential layers are printed to provide the three-dimensional article. The three-dimensional article can be cured to produce the 3D article made from the final polymer.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, a cartridge for use in a three dimensional (3-D) printer is described. Another aspect of the invention relates to a 3-D printer that is arranged to engage the cartridge. Various embodiments relate to devices, methods, software and systems related to the above cartridge and/or printer.

Abstract: Provided is a shaping apparatus including an ejection section that ejects a liquid droplet containing a curable resin and that overlaps layers formed of the liquid droplets to form a three-dimensional object, and a forming section that forms, on the layer, a suppressing portion that suppresses a movement of the liquid droplet ejected by the ejection section on the layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods, processes, and systems for the manufacture of three-dimensional articles made of polymers using 3D printing. A layer of prepolymer is deposited on a build plate to form a powder bed. The deposited powder bed is heated to about 50° C. to about 170° C. Then, a solution of activating agent is printed on the powder bed in a predetermined pattern, and a stimulus is applied converting the prepolymer to the final polymer. After a predetermined period of time, sequential layers are printed to provide the three-dimensional article. The three-dimensional object can be cured to produce the three-dimensional article composed of the final polymers.

Abstract: A three-dimensional modeling apparatus is provided with a head unit for modeling an object by discharging a liquid into each unit grille that is defined in accordance with modeling resolutions of a cross section body in X and Y directions and a lamination interval in a Z direction, and a control unit for controlling the head unit. The unit grille has a plurality of sub unit grilles aligned in the Z direction. In the case where a designated amount of one of the plurality of types of chromatic liquids is discharged into each of the sub unit grilles by controlling the head unit and the spatial volume of the sub unit grille is not filled, the control unit causes the achromatic liquid to be discharged into the sub unit grille in addition to the chromatic liquid so as to fill the spatial volume of the unit grille.

Abstract: A three-dimensionally shaped article production apparatus is an apparatus for producing a three-dimensionally shaped article by stacking a layer, and includes: a shaping section in which the three-dimensionally shaped article is formed; a layer forming unit which forms the layer using a three-dimensional shaping composition containing particles; and an ejection unit which ejects a binding liquid containing a binding agent for binding the particles onto the layer. The shaping section includes a mask which has an opening with a size corresponding to the size of the three-dimensionally shaped article, and the layer is formed in the opening.

Abstract: The present invention describes a method for building modes in layers, wherein a first material and subsequent thereto selectively a second material are applied in layers in a build space, and these two application steps are repeated until a desired model is obtained. The two materials form a solid object in a suitable mixing ratio, the first material including a particulate material and the second material being applied with the aid of a print head. The first material, the second material and/or the particulate material include one or more diamines and/or one or more dicarbonyl compounds as tree binder.

Abstract: A method and system for embedding a database in a 3D object uses a 3D dimensional printing device and a computer-readable memory that stores a build sequence comprising instructions that, when executed by a processor, will cause the 3D printing device to form a three-dimensional object with an embedded data structure by depositing layers of build material and by including, in one or more of the layers, physical representations that represent a data structure.

Abstract: A method of extracting data embedded in a 3D object includes a 3D scanning device scanning a 3D object and extracting data embedded as physical representations in the 3D object. A processing device will identify, from the extracted data, instructions for performing an action on the data such as: displaying at least a portion of the data, transmitting at least a portion of the data to an external database, transmitting at least a portion of the data to an external application, or receiving user input for handling the data. The processing device may be part of the 3D scanning device or part of another device or system that is in communication with the 3D scanning device. The method includes performing the action, and returning a result of the action to a user of an electronic device. It may also include receiving a user selection of the portion of the data.

Abstract: Provided is a curing agent for a three-dimensional shaped product including a compatible material that is compatible with a molded article forming agent for forming a three-dimensional shaped product, and a curing material that cures the molded article forming agent.

Abstract: A method of 3D printing a virtual environment is provided. The method includes obtaining a plurality of complementary images of the virtual environment from respective different viewpoints. The method also includes calculating a 3D surface geometry of at least some of the environment depicted in the plurality of complementary images, as well as modifying a property of the 3D surface geometry to form a 3D model and outputting the 3D model to a 3D printer.

Abstract: A fiber placement system is provided. The fiber placement system provides a plurality of working zones relative to a common gantry system. Such a configuration permits for the use of one working zone while another working zone is loaded/unloaded with parts. Also provided is a method for manufacturing composite parts using a fiber placement system having a plurality of working zones arranged relative to a common gantry.

Abstract: A bent part of a shaft-shaped composite member is formed by stacking a 0° layer located on a radial outer side and having a carbon fiber orientation direction parallel to an axial direction of the shaft-shaped composite member and a ±45° layer located on a radial inner side and having a carbon fiber orientation direction obliquely intersecting the axial direction of the shaft-shaped composite member. A stress relaxation layer is interposed between the 0° layer and the ±45° layer. The stress relaxation layer is set to have a flexural rigidity lower than a flexural rigidity of the 0° layer and a torsional rigidity lower than a torsional rigidity of the ±45° layer.

Abstract: A 3D thermoplastic pultrusion system and method based upon a 3D variable die system and including one or more sets of 3D thermoplastic forming machines to continuously produce thermoplastic composite pultrusions with at least one of varying cross-section geometry and constant surface contours, varying cross-section geometry and varying surface contours, and constant cross-section geometry and varying surface contours.

Abstract: A method of forming a reinforced polymeric component includes securing a plurality of pins within a mold and wrap ping reinforcing fibers around the pins to form a web of reinforcing fibers. The web of reinforcing fibers has a plurality of layers. The method of forming a reinforced polymeric component further includes adding a polymer to the mold and processing the polymer to form a molded polymeric component that contains the pins and the web of reinforcing fibers. A reinforced polymeric component includes a web of reinforcing fibers wrapped around a plurality of pins. The web of reinforcing fibers includes a plurality of layers. The reinforced polymeric component further includes a molded and processed polymer containing the web of reinforcing fibers and pins.

Abstract: This invention relates to a pouch injector made from a flexible and/or collapsible material. The pouch could contain a gusset that allows the pouch to free stand and allows for a greater pouch interior volume. The pouch and dispensing adapter(s) are used to dispense and/or inject a liquid, for example, into a tire through the valve stem.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for producing a component formed by two layers (30, 40) of different, transparent or semi-transparent materials, wherein the component is molded in a mold (10) by over-molding two layers. One layer (40) is constituted by a polymer having structural characteristics and being resistant to impact, fracture or chipping, for example PC, and the other layer (30) is constituted by a polymer characterized by high scratch resistance, such as PMMA.

Abstract: A shoe mold unit includes a base mold having a shoe molding part on the top thereof and a concavity. A left mold and a right mold are respectively located on two sides of the base mold, and each of the left and right molds has a recessed positioning portion with which a protection member is respectively engaged. Two respective ridges are located on two respective insides of the left mold and the right mold. The ridges protect the outside of the vamp and restrict the space for formation of the outsole such that no surplus material is formed on the outsole and the defective rate is reduced.

Abstract: A shoe mold unit includes a base mold having a shoe molding part on the top thereof and a concavity. A left mold and a right mold are respectively located on two sides of the base mold, and each of the left and right molds has a recessed positioning portion with which a protection member is respectively engaged. Two respective ridges are located on two respective insides of the left mold and the right mold. The ridges protect the outside of the vamp and restrict the space for formation of the outsole such that no surplus material is formed on the outsole and the defective rate is reduced.

Abstract: A device according to various embodiments for preparing wet grain can include at least a first screw configured to receive wet grain. A second screw receives the wet grain from the first screw. At least one of a compressing element and a dehydrating element is included with at least one of the first screw and the second screw to cause a physical property change to the wet grain.

Abstract: A device according to various embodiments for drying wet grain can include a first screw configured to receive wet grain. A second screw receives the wet grain from the first screw. At least one mechanism is included within at least one of the first screw and the second screw to vaporize water content in the wet grain.

Abstract: A can crushing apparatus for crushing empty cans prior to recycling. The can crushing apparatus includes a base, a vertical support connected to the base, a piston housing connected to the vertical support, and an actuator disposed within the piston housing. A piston having a crush plate is disposed within the piston housing and is in operative communication with the actuator. A button in communication with a control circuit is disposed on the vertical support. When depressed, the button causes the control circuit to actuate the actuator, which causes the crush plate to extend downward. A can placed on the base is crushed by the crush plate and removed from the base via a jet of air from an opening in the vertical support.

Abstract: A machine for forming a carton from a carton blank. The machine includes at least one mover including a picker for picking the carton blank from the hopper and associating the carton blank with the mover. A controlled motion track is provided for moving the at least one mover and picker along a path of travel to a stationary position for engaging the carton blank in the hopper. A further aspect relates to maintaining a suction force on the carton blank during conveyance, including along a linear portion of the track associated with a lugged conveyor for assisting in erecting the blank into a carton. Another aspect relates to a rotatable bucket for receiving and supporting the product, and a controlled motion track for positioning the bucket and associated product for delivery to the carton. Related methods are also described.

Abstract: A three layer laminate wrap or sleeve for use in oil and gas pipeline applications. The wrap or sleeve comprises an outer, cross-linked polyolefin layer, an inner adhesive layer, and an intermediate layer comprising a non-cross- linked polyolefin. The intermediate layer permits the use of a thinner adhesive layer, resulting in lower costs overall.

Abstract: A laminated product comprising —an extruded film of microperforated plastic material with a vacuum perforation process having protuberances extending in a same direction from a same face of said film, with first holes having an average diameter between 100 micron and 300 micron, produced at the vertices of said protuberances, and —a layer of nonwoven fabric mechanically joined by lamination to said film on the opposite face to that on which said protuberances extend, said laminated product being perforated with second through holes having an average diameter between 300 micron and 700 micron.

Abstract: A plastic component includes a main part and a holding element having an anchoring portion and a holding portion. The diameter of the anchoring portion is greater than that of the holding portion and is embedded in or integrated into the main part in an interlocking and/or integrally bonded manner. The holding portion protrudes from the main part.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of an electronic device includes a first stacking process of forming a first photosensitive adhesive on a surface on a second substrate side in a first substrate; and a second stacking process of forming a second photosensitive adhesive, which overlaps the first photosensitive adhesive, having a lower degree of cure than that of the first photosensitive adhesive; and a bonding process of bonding together the first substrate and the second substrate by curing the second photosensitive adhesive by heating, in a state in which the first photosensitive adhesive and the second photosensitive adhesive are interposed between the first substrate and the second substrate.

Abstract: A laminated glazing includes at least one outer glass sheet, an inner glass sheet and a polymeric insert located between the two glass sheets, in which the inner sheet has a thickness of not more than 1.5 mm, the outer glass sheet is a glass sheet of different chemical composition from that of the inner sheet, the difference between the temperatures Tp1 and Tp2 being less than 80° C., the temperature Tp1 being defined as the mean between the upper annealing temperature and the softening point of the outer glass sheet and the temperature Tp2 being defined as the mean between the upper annealing temperature and the softening point of the inner glass sheet.

Abstract: Embodiments of a glass laminate structure comprising a non-strengthened glass sheet, a strengthened glass sheet, and at least one polymer interlayer intermediate the external and internal glass sheets are disclosed. The strengthened glass sheet can have a thickness ranging from about 0.3 mm to about 1.5 mm, the non-strengthened glass sheet can have a thickness ranging from about 1.5 mm to about 3.0 mm, and the polymer interlayer can have a first edge with a first thickness and a second edge opposite the first edge with a second thickness greater than the first thickness. The glass laminate structures provide advantageous optical properties. The glass laminate structure can be employed to provide a transparent display screen that minimizes image offset between two images formed by two reflections at two surfaces of the strengthened internal glass sheet.

Abstract: Floor panel of the type substantially consisting of a substrate and a top layer provided-thereon based on synthetic material. The top layer includes a printed decor and one or more material sheets provided with synthetic material. The floor panel also includes a balancing layer at the underside of the substrate, the balancing layer containing a synthetic material layer which is free from material sheets. Methods used to make the panels are disclosed.

Abstract: A floor mat includes a combination of a winged fiber pile and a liquid impervious base. The mat may be used in many consumer and industrial environments where protection from inclement weather is desired as well as in industrial clean rooms, laboratories and hospitals. The winged fibers have a high surface area because of their structure including a core surrounded by a plurality of lobes. Channels of one micron or less in width are formed between adjacent lobes to form paths for the capture and/or transport of gases, liquids or particles. The winged fibers are assembled in woven or non-woven fabrics for use in floor mats.

Abstract: Disclosed is a biodegradable sheet comprising at least one layer which is a direct contact layer, intended to successfully contact materials, such as liquids, while maintaining the mechanical properties of the sheet and to extend the biodegradable sheet shelf life. The direct contact layer may comprise a hydrophobic polymer selected from poly(epsilon-caprolactone) (PCL) polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB), Polydioxanone (PDO) polyglycolic acid (PGA), polybutylene succinate (PBS), polybutylene succinate adipate (PBS A), poly lactic acid (PL A), polybutylene adipate terphtalate (PBAT), polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), such as polyhydroxybutyrates (PHB), polyhydroxyvalerates (PHV), and polyhydroxybutyrate-hydroxyvalerate copolymers (PHBV) or any mixture thereof. The biodegradable sheet may further comprise surface treated nanoclay particles, PVOH grafted with a crosslinker and PBS or PBS A The biodegradable sheet may further include at least one metalized, biodegradable, laminate layer.

Abstract: Provided are a laminated metal sheet for containers that has excellent formability after heat treatment performed after coating, printing, etc. and is suitable for DR cans, a method for producing a metal can using the above metal sheet and a method for evaluating the formability of a metal sheet. The crystal structure of a top layer of a laminate layer of the laminated metal sheet for containers and the crystal structure inside the laminate layer are controlled in a sophisticated manner. Specifically, the intensity ratio I2968/I3085 of the Raman band intensity (I2968) at a peak position around 2,968 cm?1 to the Raman band intensity (I3085) at a peak position around 3,085 cm?1 that are obtained by laser Raman spectroscopy is used. This intensity ratio is controlled within a specific range.

Abstract: Two laminating films are placed on an upper paper feeding cassette and a manual feed tray, respectively, and a medium to be laminated is placed on a lower paper feeding cassette. These two laminating films are once stopped by coming in contact with a standby conveyance roller pair in a stopped state and the lamination target medium is stopped by being interposed between the two laminating films. Then, the two laminating films and the lamination target medium are integrally conveyed to a fuser by the standby conveyance roller pair and subjected to lamination processing by being heated and pressurized by the fuser.

Abstract: An electronic device is manufactured by a method including applying a photosensitive adhesive agent either to a pressure chamber forming substrate and a vibrating plate or to a sealing plate having a structure of a lower height from a bonding surface, precuring the photosensitive adhesive agent by heating, patterning the precured photosensitive adhesive agent, and bonding the substrates together with the structure (bump electrode) and the photosensitive adhesive agent interposed therebetween.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite laminate may include laying up bands of composite material in layers to form a composite layup. At least one layer may have at least one gap between an adjacent pair of bands. The gap may extend continuously along a lengthwise direction of the band. The gap in two or more of the layers may be fluidly interconnected and may form at least one breather path that opens to an exterior of the composite layup.

Abstract: A multi-layered textile panel for use in manufacturing cooler type bags includes an outer set of layers and an inner set of layers. The outer set of layers and inner set of layers are stacked and laminated together under pressure and heat. The laminating is performed in a predetermined pattern to allow for the creation of gel cavities and soft or living hinges in the panel. A gel injection site is maintained open in a first lamination process. The gel is injected into the gel cavities via the gel injection site and one injected, the gel injection site is closed using the lamination process. The gel infused panel may now be cut and assembled into a desired bag or other shape for use.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a composite laminate comprises forming a stack including first and second fiber beds and an interlayer between the fiber beds. The fiber beds are impregnated with matrix resin. The interlayer includes a soluble thermoplastic component on an insoluble component. The method further comprises dissolving the soluble thermoplastic component into the matrix resin to reduce thickness of the interlayer.

Abstract: A decal removal assembly includes a plate that is structured to have a steam space extending therein. The plate may be positioned proximate a surface such that the steam space surrounds a decal adhered to the surface. A handle is attached to the plate and the handle is in fluid communication with the steam space. A nozzle is attached to the handle and the nozzle has a distal end with respect to the handle. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the steam space and the distal end may be fluidly coupled to a steam source. Steam from the steam source is directed into the steam space thereby facilitating removal of the decal from the surface. A plurality of couplers is provided and each of the couplers is attached to the plate. Each of the couplers engages the surface such that the plate is retained on the surface and each of the couplers is positioned proximate one of four corners of the plate.

Abstract: An Anisotropic Conductive Film (ACF) is stuck to a substrate by: under-receiving the substrate on which a film-shaped component is mounted by a under-receiving section, increasing an interval between a sticking head and the under-receiving section in the under-receiving step; transporting a tape member in which a base tape is bonded to the ACF and causing a sticking surface of the ACF to face the substrate, pressing the ACF together with the base tape on the substrate and sticking the ACF to the substrate, peeling the ACF sticking to the substrate from the base tape by moving a peeling member in a horizontal direction by causing the peeling member to be interposed between the ACF and the base tape, and regulating an upward warpage deformation of the component during peeling the ACF from the base tape by moving the peeling member.