Abstract: A medical packaging material, in particular a pharmaceutical packaging material, comprising a first thermoplastic plastic component body consisting of a first material, a second thermoplastic plastic component body consisting of a second material, wherein between the first plastic component body and the second plastic component body at least one internal interface having a scattering effect is arranged that results preferably in an extended wavelength of radiated light.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a template producing method includes coating a first template having a first pattern with a curable material, and curing the material. The method further includes producing a second template having a second pattern corresponding to the first pattern by peeling the cured material from the first template. The method further includes enlarging the second template, and pasting, on the enlarged second template, a substrate that holds a shape of the second template.

Abstract: A shroud and method for fixedly covering a pipe with a camouflage scheme using thermoplastic shrink wrap, hydro dipping, or multi-layered panels. The shroud serves to securely and permanently encapsulate a substantial portion of a pipe with a camouflage scheme to make the pipe less conspicuous by blending in with the environment. Fastening mechanisms, including hook and loop fasteners, magnets, adhesives, and frictional fittings are used to fasten an inner fastening film of the shroud to an external surface of the pipe. The shroud further includes an outer film having a camouflage scheme, such as mottled camouflage. The color and pattern display on the camouflage scheme creates a visual effect that integrates the pipe with external or interior environment. In this manner, the pipe is less visible. The camouflaging effect is effective for enhancing the aesthetics of a garden, or hiding the pipe for strategic purposes.

Abstract: An applicator for applying two materials to a substrate includes a central module configured to receive a first material, a tee block configured to receive a second material, a pair of outer modules spaced from and disposed on opposite sides of the central module, each outer module fluidically connected to and configured to receive the second material from the tee block, and a slot die assembly disposed in fluid communication with the central module and the pair of outer modules, the slot die assembly configured to receive the first and second materials from the central and outer modules, respectively, and discharge the first material over a first width and the second material over a second width greater than the first width.

Abstract: Various device embodiments perform a sealing operation on a moving web, and comprise, among other things a plate assembly with an air cylinder assembly. The air cylinder assembly comprises a mount, a back plate, at least one air cylinder positioned between the mount and the back plate. The first plate assembly further includes a linear servo motor for linearly moving the air cylinder assembly with respect to the first base, and a first tooling plate with a sealing surface area. The first tooling plate coupled to the back plate.

Abstract: A three-dimensional object printing system comprises a ejectors configured to eject drops of material towards a platen, a heater, a sensor configured to sense temperature of the ejected material, a radiator configured to direct radiation to the ejected material, a cooler configured to cool the ejected material, and a controller operatively connected to the ejectors, heater, sensor radiator and cooler. The controller is configured to control the ejectors to form layers of material for a three-dimensional object on the surface of the platen with reference to image data of the three-dimensional object, to operate the heater to heat the surface of the platen, to compare a temperature signal received from the sensor to a predetermined threshold, to operate the radiator to radiate the object layers, and to operate the cooler to attenuate heat produced by the radiated material in response to the signal from sensor exceeding the predetermined threshold.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a 3D printing device and printing method. The 3D printing device comprises: a liquid storage tank for holding a liquid photo polymerizable material; a liquid crystal display screen; a light source system, the light from the light source system transmits through the liquid crystal display screen to the liquid photo polymerizable material; a lifter pallet disposed in the liquid storage tank, the lower surface of the lifter pallet and the bottom of the liquid storage tank form a cavity, the liquid photo polymerizable material flows into the cavity along with the upward movement of the lifter pallet; a display control device for driving the liquid crystal display screen, the light source system and the lifter pallet respectively. The curing equipment in the 3D printing device has a short light path and a low graphic deformation rate, thus significantly improves the molding precision of 3D printing.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a method of generating ultraviolet radiation. The method includes: introducing a mixture of nitrogen gas and helium gas into a dielectric barrier discharge device including a high voltage electrode and a ground electrode separated by a gap and a dielectric; and applying suitable electricity to the high voltage electrode, thereby generating ultraviolet radiation. Another aspect of the invention provides a plasma- and ultraviolet-generating nozzle including: a dielectric barrier discharge device; and a controller programmed to control flows of gas into the dielectric barrier discharge device and application of suitable electricity to the dielectric barrier discharge device to selectively generate either plasma or ultraviolet radiation. Another aspect of the invention provides a printing system including: a motion control system; and the plasma- and ultraviolet-generating nozzle as described herein coupled to the motion control system.

Abstract: A fastener is provided. In another aspect, a fastener is made of layers of material, a light curable material and/or multiple built-up materials. Another aspect uses a three-dimensional printing machine to emit material from an ink jet printing head to build up a fastener.

Abstract: A fastener is provided. In another aspect, a fastener is made of layers of material, a light curable material and/or multiple built-up materials. Another aspect uses a three-dimensional printing machine to emit material from an ink jet printing head to build up a fastener.

Abstract: A process for making an article by additive manufacture having resistance to dripping when burned comprising (1) depositing a multitude of thermoplastic monofilament strands using a fused deposition modeling apparatus in a pattern and (2) fusing the multitude of strands together to make an article of manufacture having voids therein; wherein the article of additive manufacture has (a) at least 50% of the monofilament strands oriented within 45 degrees of the long part of the axis; (b) the multitude of strands is greater than 10; (c) having a specific micro structure; and (d) is made from a thermoplastic polymer composition that is either the combination of a thermoplastic polymer with a flame retardant compound, a thermoplastic resin having flame resistant properties, or a combination of a thermoplastic resin having flame resistant properties with a flame retardant compound.

Abstract: A hot end associated with an extruder for a Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) three dimensional (3D) printer includes, in at least one aspect of the subject matter described in this specification: a heater; a temperature sensor coupled with the heater; an FFF material delivery channel; a heat sink coupled with the FFF material delivery channel; a nozzle coupled with the FFF material delivery channel and with the heater, the nozzle having a total included angle of less than or equal to sixty degrees and greater than or equal to ten degrees, with respect to a nozzle target point; and a cooling delivery system for at least the heat sink; where the heat sink, the heater, the temperature sensor, the FFF material delivery channel, the nozzle, and the cooling delivery system are all contained within a volume defined by the total included angle with respect to the nozzle target point.

Abstract: Fused deposition modeling (FDM) systems and methods may be improved via laser pre-heating of the target substrate ahead of the extrusion nozzle. Higher interface temperatures lead to improved wetting, diffusion, and randomization, thus improving the bond between filaments and between layers, and reducing anisotropy in the resulting finished part.

Abstract: A fastener is provided. In another aspect, a fastener is made of layers of material, a light curable material and/or multiple built-up materials. Another aspect uses a three-dimensional printing machine to emit material from an ink jet printing head to build up a fastener.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for making three-dimensional objects from multiple solidifiable materials is shown and described. Multiple solidifiable material container assemblies are provided for holding different solidifiable materials. Relative movement between the solidifiable material container assemblies and a build platform allows the solidifiable materials to be switched as an object is built. Several exemplary cleaning stations are provided for removing residual solidifiable materials from the surface of the three-dimensional object as it is built to better ensure smooth transitions between materials on the finished object.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a platen and a dispensing system overlying the platen. The dispensing system includes a powder source. The dispensing system further includes a powder conveyor extending over the top surface of the platen, rings arranged coaxially along a longitudinal axis of the powder conveyor, and a cap plate extending along a length of the tube. The powder conveyor is configured to receive powder from the powder source. The powder conveyor is configured to move the powder. The rings form a tube surrounding the powder conveyor to contain the powder. Each concentric ring includes a ring opening. Each ring is configured to be independently rotatable. The cap plate includes a cap plate opening. The powder is dispensed from the tube through the ring opening and the cap plate opening when the ring opening and the cap plate opening are aligned.

Abstract: A three-dimensional shaping apparatus is configured to laminate layers of a molding material to shape a three-dimensional object. The three-dimensional shaping apparatus includes: a powder material feeder configured to feed a powder material flat so as to be vertically deposited; a layer information acquiring unit configured to acquire layer information generated in such a manner that information indicating a shape of the three-dimensional object is divided so as to correspond to the layers of the molding material; a binding agent discharging unit configured to discharge a binding agent for binding the powder material selectively to the powder material at a position determined based on the layer information, to bind the powder material to form the layers of the molding material; and an image projecting unit configured to project an image onto a flat surface of the powder material based on projection information generated according to the layer information.

Abstract: Sound damping structures and methods for additively manufacturing composite structures having sound damping properties. In some embodiments, sound damping structures may be manufactured according to methods that may include selecting a desired sound damping geometry, inputting a three-dimensional computer-aided design model of the geometry into an additive manufacturing machine, and additively manufacturing a three-dimensional sound damping structure corresponding to the computer-aided design model.

Abstract: A method of producing a variable data design file for use in production of personalized copies of a reference 3D object may include receiving a plurality of fixed structural parameters for a reference object and receiving information for creation of a plurality of variable structural parameters corresponding to variable data regions on the reference 3D object. The method may include using the plurality of fixed structural parameters to develop an instruction set configured to cause a 3D printing device to form a 3D object that exhibits the plurality of fixed structural parameters; and including, in the instruction set, instructions for creating the plurality of variable structural parameters based on the received information that will cause the 3D printing device to render at least one of the plurality of variable data regions in the 3D object, wherein the variable data region differs from a corresponding region of the reference 3D object.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a design file in a first format at a computer-based system, wherein the design file is indicative of a structural design. The method includes categorizing the structural design into a first category based on at least a structure type associated with the structural design. The method includes analyzing the structural design, by the computer-based system, based on at least a structural criterion and assigning a structural value to the structural design based on at least the analyzing of the structural design. The method includes generating an additive manufacturing design based on at least the structural design, wherein the additive manufacturing design is generated in a second format and is configured to be processed by an additive manufacturing machine to construct at least a portion of a structure based on at least the structural design in a layer-by-layer manner.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a design file at a computer-based system, wherein the design file is indicative of a structural design, and analyzing the structural design based on a user profile to determine a design option. The method includes causing an interface to be rendered, the interface comprising a three-dimensional representation of the structural design and the design option. The method includes receiving a user selection of the design option and generating a build plan based on the user selection and the structural design, the build plan indicative of positioning information.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes at least one processor configured to determine, for each of polygons that express a 3D shape, a color to be used when the polygon is projected, based on a position of the polygon with respect to a slice plane along a projecting direction in which the polygons are projected, and generate slice data that expresses a sectional shape of the 3D shape along the slice plane based on determined colors.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing system includes a platen having a top surface to support an object being manufactured, a support that is movable along a vertical axis, an actuator to move the support along the vertical axis, a dispenser to deliver a plurality of successive layers of feed material over the platen, an energy source configured to fuse at least a portion of the feed material, and a controller. The dispenser and energy source are mounted on the support over the platen such that motion of the support along the vertical axis moves the dispenser and energy source together toward or away from the top surface of the platen. The controller is coupled to the actuator, dispenser and energy source and configured to cause the actuator to move the support to lift the dispenser and actuator away from the top surface after each of the plurality of successive layers is delivered.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing system includes a platen having a top surface to support an object being manufactured, a support structure, an actuator coupled to at least one of the platen or the support structure to create relative motion there between along a first axis parallel to the top surface, a plurality of printheads mounted on the support structure, and an energy source. Each printhead includes a dispenser to deliver a plurality of successive layers of feed material over the platen. The printheads are spaced along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis such that during motion along the first axis the plurality of printheads dispense feed material in a plurality of parallel swaths along the first axis. The energy source is configured to fuse at least a portion of the feed material.

Abstract: Systems and methods for printing a 3D object on a three-dimensional (3D) printer are described. The methods semi-automatically or automatically delineate an item in an image, receive a 3D model of the item, matches said item to said 3D model, and send the matched 3D model to a 3D printer.

Abstract: A three-dimensional printing system includes a reservoir, a feeder, a solidifier, and a controller. The reservoir is configured to store powder, the powder being to be solidified inside the reservoir to form a three-dimensional object. The feeder is configured to move the powder from a predetermined location in a predetermined conveying direction, thereby feeding the powder to the reservoir. The solidifier is configured to perform a process of solidifying the powder in the reservoir in accordance with a control signal. The controller is configured to generate the control signal so as to form a first auxiliary object between the three-dimensional object and a wall surface of the reservoir, the wall surface being at a position downstream from the three-dimensional object in the conveying direction.

Abstract: A method of preparing a stringer (101) and panel (103) lay-up comprising the steps of providing a stringer preform (303), a panel preform (508), a filler (309) and a mould (307). The mould is adapted to define an inner surface of a stringer. The method further comprises the steps of arranging the stringer preform (303) to contact the mould (307), placing filler (309) material between the mould (307) surface and stringer preform (303), and bringing the reinforcement material (303) into contact with the panel preform (508). The shape of the mould (307) is configured to control filler (309) placement and/or filler shape and/or filler volume.

Abstract: Devices for sealing and inflating inflatable objects, wherein the device has as a source of compressed gas a compressor unit, which is formed as a reciprocating piston compressor driven by a slider crank mechanism and has a piston moved in an oscillating manner in a cylinder, wherein the piston and the cylinder delimit a compression chamber and the cylinder is closed on the output side by a cylinder head with an outlet valve, wherein the device also has a reservoir for an automatic sealant that can be filled into the inflatable object and a valve-and-distributor unit for sealant and compressed gas, which connects the reservoir and the compressor unit and has a line that can be connected to the inflatable object, wherein the valve-and-distributor unit allows the device to be operated according to choice in the two operating modes “inflate” and “feed sealant”.

Abstract: An apparatus for spin casting lenses includes a rotatable tube, the rotatable tube defining a longitudinal cavity, wherein the longitudinal cavity is configured to receive molds. According to one exemplary embodiment, the rotatable tube is made of metal and includes a plurality of apertures configured to permit the transmission of actinic radiation.

Abstract: An injection mold and an optical lens produced from the injection mold are provided. The injection mold includes a disk-type mold base and a nozzle. A mold cavity chamber is defined by the disk-type mold base. The mold cavity chamber includes an optically effective central runner and an optically ineffective annular runner. Moreover, plural spoiler structures are formed in the optically ineffective annular runner. While a melt is injected from the nozzle to the mold cavity chamber, the plural spoiler structures provide the functions of disturbing the melt flow and decreasing the velocity of the melt in the optically ineffective annular runner. Consequently, before the optically ineffective annular runner is completely filled with the melt, the optically effective central runner is completely filled with the melt. Since no defect is formed in an optically effective zone, the yield of the optical lens is enhanced.

Abstract: A method of controlling deposition of a continuous elongated element in building a tyre for vehicle wheels, includes: feeding an initial end of a continuous elongated element of elastomeric material through a slit bounded by a first roller and a second roller of a calender; retaining the continuous elongated element against a peripheral surface of the first roller; laying the initial end of the continuous elongated element against a deposition surface; rotating the calender around an oscillation axis that is substantially coincident with a contact generatrix between the first roller and the second roller; and dragging along the continuous elongated element together with the deposition surface.

Abstract: A method forms a butt joint between ends of first and second plies and splices the first and second plies together. The method includes the steps of: positioning a first splice edge of a first ply at a first location; positioning a second splice edge of a second ply at a second location, the second splice edge being left bare; wrapping a gum strip around the first splice edge such that the first gum strip forms a U-shaped structure in section that allows the first gum strip to extend from a first planar side of the first ply over the first splice edge to a second opposite planar side of the first ply; not wrapping a gum strip around the second splice edge; placing the first splice edge in abutting relationship to the second splice edge; and stitching the first splice edge to the second splice edge such that stitches each extend from the first planar side of the first ply, through the gum strip, to the first planar side of the second ply.

Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein include a cushioning material layer and method for manufacturing a cushioning material layer, which allows for maximum comfort through the compression and shock cycle. Specifically, a cushioning material layer comprises void cells formed in an array, which comprise multiple outwardly facing curvatures, with varying radius measurements. Stiffness in the void cells can vary by varying the radiuses. The outwardly facing curvatures prevent buckling and provide support for high impact by absorbing energy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus, preferably a press, comprising a cavity which is to be filled and at least a first material feed, for a first material, and a second material feed, for a second material, wherein the first and the second material feeds are arranged separately from one another, having a feeding apparatus for feeding the first and the second materials into the cavity which is to be filled, wherein the feeding apparatus has a mouth-opening cross section with at least a first region of the mouth-opening cross section for the first material, and with a second, separate region of the mouth-opening cross section for the second material, for filling the cavity preferably in parallel, and at separate locations. A method and also a blank are proposed in addition.

Abstract: A sealing unit for heat-sealing two layers of film material. Two endless conveying belts each have an outwardly facing first surface. In use, the first surfaces extend partly side by side to form two conveying surfaces facing each other, enabling film material to be clamped therebetween. Driving means drive the two endless conveying belts in opposite direction of circulation, thereby enabling film material clamped between the facing conveying surface parts to be carried in a film feed direction. At least one heating means for heating the film material is provided adjacent to an inwardly facing second surface of a first one of the endless conveying belts, preferably at a position where the conveying belts are partly extending side by side each other during use. Driving members for driving the first conveying belt are located at least partly at opposite lateral sides of the at least one heating means.

Abstract: A reinforced composite structure that includes multiple regions of different geometric configurations connected together by a transition region. The reinforced composite structure includes reinforcement fibers on at least a portion of the transition region.

Abstract: An opposing-foil panel includes spaced-apart planar foils, a plurality of elongated support members affixed to the interior surfaces of the planar foils and extending along the between the foil ends and spaced apart laterally in and along a section of the spaced-apart foils and a region adjacent to the section in which no elongated support members are affixed therein between the interior surfaces of the first and second planar foils. In some embodiments, the region may be occupied by a filler material which at least partially fills the region. In some embodiments, two such sections may be spaced apart by the region.

Abstract: There is described a foam article comprising: a base foam having a textured surface; a trim cover covering at least a portion of the textured surface, the trim cover comprising: (i) a fmished outer layer comprising an occupant-contact outer portion and inner portion; (ii) a compressible buffer layer secured with respect to the inner portion of the finished outer layer; and (iii) a contact layer secured with respect to the compressible layer and configured to be in contact with the textured surface of the base foam, the contact layer having a secant modulus at 5% strain of at least about 7 when measured according to modified ASTM D3574-11, Test E, Tensile Test.

Abstract: Cover tapes for securing electronic parts in a carrier tape are provided. The cover tape includes opposing edges extending along a longitudinal direction of the cover tape orthogonal to a transverse direction, and first and second layers. The first layer is stretch-oriented along the longitudinal direction at a first stretch ratio, and the first and second layers are stretch-oriented along the transverse direction at a second stretch ratio greater than the first stretch ratio. The cover tape further includes a first major surface extending along the longitudinal direction and between the opposing edges, the first major surface including a plurality of linear depressions extending along the longitudinal direction. The cover tape is hand-tearable along each linear depression. Also, assemblies and methods for making cover tapes are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is waterproofing sheeting that uses a polyester layer that provides high lateral stability and puncture resistance. The waterproof sheeting can be used in many applications including waterproof roof underlayments, waterproof sheeting for foundations, underlayment for tile and flooring and various other applications. The waterproof sheeting can be manufactured without many of the problems associated with the granular coatings of existing waterproof sheeting that create excessive wear and environmental hazards.

Abstract: An assembly structure is provided. A first material layer is disposed on a substrate. A hydrophobic layer is chemically attached to the first material layer. A patterned second material layer is disposed on the substrate, without the hydrophobic or slightly chemically attached with hydrophobic molecules and surrounded by the first material layer. A close-loop sealant wall is directly disposed on the patterned second material layer. A cover layer is directly disposed on the close-loop sealant wall to entirely cover the close-loop sealant wall.

Abstract: A reinforced safety glass and its manufacturing procedure are presented. The invention uses a vehicle's original glass, which is generally tempered, eliminating need for a new specific glass. The invention utilizes films of diverse reinforcing materials to increase the final resistance of the product and therefore reinforcing the original glass. During its manufacturing process, an autoclave is used for applying pressure and temperature to bond the reinforcing films to the original glass and between each other. The invention comprises the original glass to which at least one PU film and one C-PET film are orderly applied, ate least to the interior face of the glass.

Abstract: Glass having an inner surface and an outer surface, includes a first area used by a head-up display, and a second area adjacent to the first area, and not used by the head-up display. Representing an area closest to a boundary between the first area and the second area in the first area, by an edge on the boundary side in the first area, and representing an area closest to the boundary in the second area, by an edge on the boundary side in the second area, a requirement is that a wedge angle ? formed by the inner surface and the outer surface satisfies a predetermined formula.

Abstract: A heat-shielding laminated glass laminate contains at least one film A containing a polyvinyl acetal PA and optionally at least one plasticiser WA, and at least one film B containing a polyvinyl acetal PB and at least one plasticiser WB, positioned between two glass sheets, wherein prior to lamination: a proportion of plasticiser WA of less than 16% by weight is dispersed in film A, a proportion of plasticiser WB of at least 16% by weight is dispersed in film B, and heat-shielding particles are dispersed in film A.

Abstract: There is provided an interlayer film for laminated glass making a gap difficult to be generated at an end part of the sheet of laminated glass and enabling an increase in the YI value measured at the end part of the sheet of laminated glass to be suppressed. The interlayer film for laminated glass according to the present invention is provided with a first layer which contains a polyvinyl acetal resin and a plasticizer and a second layer which is arranged on a first surface side of the first layer and contains a polyvinyl acetal resin and a plasticizer, the first layer further contains a hindered amine light stabilizer having an alkyl group to bond to the nitrogen atom of a piperidine structure or an alkoxy group to bond to the nitrogen atom of a piperidine structure, and the glass transition temperature of the second layer is higher than or equal to 32° C.

Abstract: A thermal conductive laminate for electronic equipment produced by attaching a two-sided adhesive tape to at least one surface of a foam sheet having a 25% compressive strength of 200 kPa or less and a thickness of 0.05 to 1.0 mm, in which the two-sided adhesive tape has a substrate formed of polyethylene terephthalate having a thickness of 2 to 100 ?m.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a multilayer film comprising two outer layers; where each outer layer comprises polyethylene; two tie layers; where each tie layer comprises a crystalline block composite; where each tie layer has a first face and a second face that are opposed to each other, and where the first face of each tie layer contacts at least one outer layer; and a core layer; where the core layer comprises a polypropylene; where the second face of each tie layer contacts the core layer. Disclosed herein is a method that includes coextruding the aforementioned multilayered film.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heat shrinkable multilayer film which has excellent printability and also has good finish quality after attachment. The present invention relates to a heat shrinkable multilayer film, including front and back layers each containing a polyester resin, an interlayer, and adhesive layers, the front and back layers and the interlayer being stacked with the adhesive layers interposed therebetween. The interlayer contains a styrene homopolymer and a plasticizer. The interlayer contains the plasticizer in an amount of 5 to 35% by weight.

Abstract: A laminate has at least one polylactic acid resin-containing layer (C) with a thickness of 10-500 nm on at least one surface of a fibrous structure (B) containing a water-soluble resin (A). A production method for the laminate is characterized in that water or an aqueous solution is applied to the joining surface of the fibrous structure (B) and the polylactic acid resin-containing layer (C). The laminate exhibits excellent followability, adherence and coatability relative to flexible, curved adherends, exhibits excellent compatibility to organs such as skin and internal organs, and, because the fibrous structure (B) containing a water-soluble resin (A) can easily be removed from the polylactic acid resin-containing layer (C) by the aqueous solution, is adapted for use in materials for external use on the skin, such as wound-dressing materials, adhesion-preventing materials, and skin care products.

Abstract: Strong, light-weight composite laminates are made by impregnating layers of paper with a cellulose nanofiber (CNF) slurry, laying the coated papers up in a plurality of layers or stack, and subjecting the stack to pressure and heat for a period of time sufficient to cause the CNF to impregnate, reinforce, and bond the paper layers into a composite. The resulting composite has impressive mechanical strength and exhibits a substantially homogeneous composition throughout its depth. The composite should have good strength to weight properties, and be recyclable or compostable.