Abstract: A method and apparatus for a reciprocating kneader. A primary rotational gear is attached to a gear box primary shaft and rotates in concert therewith and engages a secondary rotational gear. The primary rotational gear drive provides a primary source of rotation for a kneading screw and for the secondary gear as a secondary source of rotation. An adjustable eccentric is coupled to the secondary oscillation gear and rotates in concert therewith for reciprocation motion.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a reinforced bladder are provided. The reinforced bladder comprises a bladder with a cross-sectional shape formed of a polymeric material and a number of reinforcements. Each of the number of reinforcements covers only a portion of the cross-sectional shape such that part of the cross-sectional shape remains uncovered by the number of reinforcements.

Abstract: A thread forming device for compression molding comprises a base positioned adjacent a compression molding device, a plurality of posts extending from the base, a carrier moveable along the posts and supporting at least one rotatable threaded shaft, each shaft being configured for forming a threaded bore during compression molding of a part, an assembly for rotatably driving the at least one threaded shaft for unthreading the at least one threaded shaft from the part, and one or more biasing members configured to push the carrier away from the base once the at least one threaded shaft is unthreaded from the part.

Abstract: A multilayer optical adhesive including a first viscoelastic or elastomeric adhesive layer and a second viscoelastic or elastomeric adhesive layer. A crosslinked or soluble resin layer may be disposed between the first viscoelastic or elastomeric adhesive layer and the second viscoelastic or elastomeric adhesive layer or the first viscoelastic or elastomeric adhesive layer may be immediately adjacent to the second viscoelastic or elastomeric adhesive layer. An interface between immediately adjacent layers is structured and there is a difference in refractive indices across the interface.

Abstract: A thermoplastic liftgate inner panel construction is provided by using a co-injected injection molding process. In a first phase, a class A surface material is injected into the molds and thereafter in a second phase an inner core of material is injected using a gas-infused reinforced polymer.

Abstract: A method of making at least partially foam-filled sandwich panels includes providing a panel shell, moving at least one of a portion of a first and/or second panel facer or a side member away from the panel volume, thereby defining an opening between the volume and an exterior area. A dispenser proximate the opening moves across at least a portion of the opening while dispensing an amount of a foam agent into the volume through the opening. A press has three platens, a third platen of which is secured to at least one of a portion of the first and/or second facer and the at least one side member and is moveable with respect to the first platen and the second platen in response to a control system.

Abstract: A method for producing an insulated pipe in corrugated casing (100) comprising the steps of: covering an inner pipe assembly (105) comprising at least one inner pipe (101) with a film (106); dispensing an expandable insulation material (102) in a liquid state between the inner pipe assembly (105) and the film (106) thereby preparing an initial pipe assembly (107) comprising a layer of expanding insulation material (102a) positioned between the film (106) and the inner pipe assembly (105); extruding a layer of outer casing (104) onto the initial pipe assembly (105) before the insulation material has expanded completely, thereby creating a still expanding insulated pipe assembly (118); and leading the still expanding insulated pipe assembly (118) through a corrugator (205) having an inner corrugated surface giving the casing (104) a corrugated shape as the at least one layer of expanding insulation material (118) continues to expand.

Abstract: Methods and systems for co-extruding multiple polymeric material flow streams into a mold having a plurality of cavities to produce a plurality of multi-layer polymeric articles each having a consistent coverage of an interior core layer are disclosed herein. In an example method, a flow rate of a first skin material into a cavity is individually controlled for each cavity before initiation of co-injection of a second core material into the cavity, which may address inconsistent interior core layer coverage for articles from different cavities.

Abstract: A method for making an oscillating weight for an automatic winding mechanism of a self-winding watch including a central part made from a first composite material and a heavy sector made from a second composite material charged with heavy metal particles, the method including: forming the central part with a lateral rib and a rebate by injecting the first composite material into a mold; overmolding the heavy sector onto the central part by injecting the second composite material into a mold containing the central part, so that the second composite material fills the rebate and a gap underneath the lateral rib, so that the lateral rib is embedded in the second composite material and the central part and the heavy sector are interlocked.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible tube head (40, 40?) comprising a dispensing port which is defined by an edge (41, 41?) and a shoulder (42, 42?), the shoulder connecting the edge to the flexible skirt (30) of the tube. The invention is characterized in that it comprises an electronic component (20) which can be used for the electrically contactless exchange of information with a read or read/write device, normally a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) type component.

Abstract: A method for integrally molding a metal and a resin and a metal-resin composite structure obtainable by the same are provided. The method comprises forming a nanopore in a surface of a metal sheet; melting a thermoplastic resin on the surface of the metal sheet formed with the nanopore; and injection molding the thermoplastic resin onto the surface of the metal sheet. The thermoplastic resin is a mixture of a main resin and a polyolefin resin, the main resin is a mixture of polyphenylene oxide and a polyamide, and the polyolefin resin has a melting point of about 65° C. to about 105° C.

Abstract: A method and device for pre-heating a first molding surface of a mold with an open position and a closed position defining a closed cavity between the first pre-heated molding surface and a second molding surface. A core is inductively heated outside the mold by placing the core inside a coil having an AC current passing there through. The core is inserted between the molding surfaces of the mold in the open position. The first molding surface is preheated by transferring the heat between the core and the first molding surface. The core is then removed and the mold is closed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for preparing an injection-molded fiber-reinforced composite article using a molding machine controlled by a controlling module connected to the molding machine. The method performs a molding simulation executed on the controlling module to generate a shear rate distribution of the composite molding resin in a simulating domain. Subsequently, the method generates an orientation distribution of the fibers in the composite molding resin executed on the controlling module by taking into consideration an effect of the shear rate on an inter-fiber interaction and/or an effect of the shear rate on reducing a response rate of the fibers. A controller then controls the molding machine with the molding condition to perform an actual molding for injecting the composite molding resin into at least a portion of the mold cavity.

Abstract: The present teachings provide a system and method for producing a cylindrical foam article. The method can include coupling a first end of an outlet adaptor to a die, and coupling the die to a die housing of an extruder. The method can also include coupling a substantially cylindrical die outlet to a second end of the outlet adaptor, and substantially continuously extruding a polymer through the outlet adaptor into the die outlet to create the cylindrical foam article with a natural skin formed about a perimeter of the cylindrical foam article.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite profile having a non-circular cross section, comprising the steps of—actuating a string of mandrel sections (1) having a non-circular cross section to move axially in a one way motion through one or more orbital winding stations (3) that are rotationally disposed about to the longitudinal axis of the mandrel in one or more passes, —continuously helically winding in one or more winding stations tape comprising a bundle of parallel longitudinally extending fibers in a thermoplastic matrix material onto the mandrel sections or a previously wound layer to form layers (4) of a wall of a thin walled profile having a closed cross section including at least one planar surface, and—cutting the thin walled profile into profile sections that are carried on one or more mandrel section sections, wherein the layer is consolidated with the previous layer prior to cutting. FIG.

Abstract: A method of spirally winding a thermoplastic profile in the manufacture of welded plastic tubes and a winding apparatus for manufacturing a spirally wound tube. A thermoplastic profile is received on a plurality of sliding members being arranged in an axial direction of the tube to be manufactured and defining an essentially cylindrically shaped winding surface with a diameter essentially corresponding to the inner diameter of the tube. The profile is directed along a spiral path towards the previous turn of the profile in order to force opposite edges of the profile together for welding. The radial position of the sliding member is adjusted to control the tension in the thermoplastic profile and the force with which it constricts itself around the winding surface as defined by the sliding member.

Abstract: An expanding tool comprising: an actuator comprising a cylindrical housing that defines an actuator housing cavity; a primary ram disposed within the actuator housing cavity, the primary ram defining an internal primary ram cavity; a secondary ram disposed within the internal primary ram cavity; a cam roller carrier coupled to a distal end of the secondary ram; a drive collar positioned within a distal end of the actuator housing cavity; a roller clutch disposed within an internal cavity defined by an inner surface of the drive collar; a shuttle cam positioned between the roller clutch and a distal end of the primary ram; an expander cone coupled to the primary ram; and an expander head operably coupled to the drive collar. When triggered, the actuator first rotates the expander head and then the actuator expands the expander head.

Abstract: A structure including a substrate and a coating material. The substrate includes a plurality of voids and a surface on which at least the plurality of voids are formed, and is formed such that a void ratio of the plurality of voids decreases one of 2-dimensionally and 3-dimensionally from an inner side of the substrate toward an outer side thereof. The coating material is formed on the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A three dimensional printing apparatus including a tank filled with liquid forming material, a platform disposed in the tank and immersed in the liquid forming material, and a curing tool disposed next to the tank is provided. The tank has at least two forming areas in step manner. The tank and the platform are controlled to generate a relative planer motion, wherein the platform moves from a forming area in higher step towards another forming area in lower step. When the platform moves to one of the forming areas, the curing tool cures the liquid forming material between the platform and the forming area to form a solidification layer on the platform. As the platform moves by at least two forming areas to form at least two solidification layers, the solidification layers are stacked to form a three dimensional object.

Abstract: Additive manufacturing of a fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) product using an additive manufacturing print head; a reservoir in the additive manufacturing print head; short carbon fibers in the reservoir, wherein the short carbon fibers are randomly aligned in the reservoir; an acrylate, methacrylate, epoxy, cyanate ester or isocyanate resin in the reservoir, wherein the short carbon fibers are dispersed in the acrylate, methacrylate, epoxy, cyanate ester or isocyanate resin; a tapered nozzle in the additive manufacturing print head operatively connected to the reservoir, the tapered nozzle produces an extruded material that forms the fiber-reinforced polymer product; baffles in the tapered nozzle that receive the acrylate, methacrylate, epoxy, cyanate ester or isocyanate resin with the short carbon fibers dispersed in the acrylate, methacrylate, epoxy, cyanate ester or isocyanate resin; and a system for driving the acrylate, methacrylate, epoxy, cyanate ester or isocyanate resin with the short carbon fibers di

Abstract: Electronic components are often assembled using robotic equipment, such as pick-and-place machines, that is not optimized for components such as ultra-thin semiconductor bare dice. Selective laser-assisted die transfer is described based on the unique blistering behavior of a multilayer dynamic release layer when irradiated by low energy focused laser pulse(s) in which the blister creates translation of the article being placed. Accurate placement results are provided with negligible lateral and angular displacement.

Abstract: Devices and methods for fusing materials using a heating element, where the overall mass to be sealed varies along the length of the seal. According to the invention, the heating element has a different profile in different areas. According to some aspects, the thickness and/or cross section of the heating element is different in different areas so that when a current is passed through the heating element, each area heats to a different degree. In some aspects, the heating element is shaped to conform to the shape of the parts to be fused together. The transition between areas of different thickness or cross-sectional area, or between areas of different shape may be sharply defined. This abrupt transition may be created by machining the heating element to a finished shape rather than bending flat stock to shape.

Abstract: A pull tab for zippers is formed by a cord having a cord retaining member attached to one end of the cord and a plug attached to other end of the cord. The cord retaining member has an internal cavity, a first aperture on a proximal end next to the cord and a second aperture on a distal end. The cavity and first and second apertures are sized so that when the cord is wrapped around the plug, the plug fits through the second aperture and cavity but does not fit through the first aperture. The pull tab is assembled by feeding the plug through a zipper tab and then the first aperture, the cavity and the second aperture, wrapping the cord around the plug, and pulling the cord to force the plug with the cord wrapping back into the cavity.

Abstract: Porosity causing gas-based defects are detected, located, identified, and/or characterized by the use of defect information generated from gas flow data corresponding to gas flow characteristics measured by one or more sensors on a composite part processing piece such as a mold or membrane used during a composite manufacturing process. The defect information is generated using techniques including one or more of profiling the gas flow data, fingerprinting, line leak detection, analytical triangulation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a 2D printing method on a 3D printing support, consisting of forming a printing support comprised of a plurality of colored fibers that follow a printing pattern, which once joined and shaped into a block, can be transversally cut, thereby obtaining printed sheets according to said printing pattern. The invention further relates to the printing support, comprised of a block (1), wherein in one embodiment same is composed of a plurality of hollow tubes (2) having a cavity that can be filled with a coloring means and in another embodiment same is composed of solid tubes. After the coloring means hardens and the block (1) solidifies, the latter can be transversally cut parallel to the printing face (4) into a plurality of strips (5) that will depend on the required volume of advertising signs, posters or banners, among others.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for additive fabrication which provides a substrate which helps the newly hardened resin layer to separate from the substrate while providing a substrate of appropriate strength and durability. In an embodiment, the substrate is a multi-layer substrate comprising a transport layer and a structural layer, the transport layer comprising a polyolefin or a fluoropolymer, and the structural layer comprising a semi-crystal line thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: A method of photo-curing a photo-sensitive resin is disclosed in the present invention. The method includes the following steps: generating a sub-pixel pattern having an outer contour region and an inner contour region based on a vector file taken from a cross-section of a model; providing the sub-pixel pattern to a photomask module, wherein the photomask module includes a panel having a pixel matrix including plural square pixels, each of which includes three color-filtered sub-pixels; flood-filling color in each of the color-filtered sub-pixels to distinguish the outer contour region from the inner contour region; and exposing the photo-sensitive resin to a light source emitting a light passing through the panel.

Abstract: A composition and method of infiltrating an article of manufacture prepared by a laser sintering process is disclosed. The infiltration process maintains the dimensions and flexibility of the article, increases the strength of the article, and improves the physical and esthetic properties of the article.

Abstract: The claimed subject matter includes techniques for printing a three-dimensional (3D) object. An example system includes a network interface to obtain a 3D model from a client system. The example system also includes a print bureau data collection engine to identify capabilities of a plurality of print bureaus. The example system also includes a print bureau filter to compare characteristics of the 3D model with capabilities of the plurality of print bureaus to identify a subset of the plurality print bureaus that are able to print the 3D model and send the subset to the client system via the network interface.

Abstract: A three-dimensional printing apparatus and a printing method thereof are provided. The three-dimensional printing apparatus includes a tank, a movable platform, a light source module, and a controller. The bottom of the tank includes an irradiated area and a non-irradiated area. The movable platform is movably disposed above the tank. The light source module is disposed under the tank and only provides light to the irradiated area to irradiate a liquid-formation material. The controller controls the movable platform to move along a first axis direction, such that at least one layer object of a three-dimensional object is cured on the movable platform layer by layer. The layer object is composed of object sections. During a period of forming one layer object, the controller controls the movable platform to move on a horizontal plane, such that the object sections of the layer object are cured sequentially above the irradiated area.

Abstract: A structure including a hollow porous material with an architected fluid interface to the hollow porous material and methods of forming the same. The architected fluid interface may be in the form of a manifold with tapered openings, each providing a gradually narrowing transition to the hollow channels within which fluid may flow through the hollow porous material. The material may be formed by forming an open-celled sacrificial scaffold, immersing one surface of the open-celled sacrificial scaffold in a bonding agent, attaching a face sheet to the surface to form a sacrificial scaffold assembly, coating the assembly with a coating material, and removing the sacrificial scaffold assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in formation of a composite structure about a mandrel. A generally flexible pneumatic tool and a generally rigid insert are inserted end to end in a cavity of the mandrel. A first end of the insert is positioned in the cavity, adjacent the pneumatic tool, and defines an interface therebetween. The retainer is connected to the insert proximate the first end of the insert. The retainer has an end that extends outwardly from the first end of the insert across the interface and over a portion of the end of the pneumatic tool. The uppermost surfaces of the insert, retainer, and pneumatic tool are generally flush with one another and facilitate a smooth surface being formed over such uppermost surfaces as the composite material is wound about the mandrel in the formation of the composite structure.

Abstract: Various automated fiber placement systems and methods are disclosed. The system can determine steerable paths for the application of a composite material over highly contoured surfaces. The system can determine when a course trajectory would violate a steering limitation (e.g., a maximum bendability of the composite material) and can adjust the trajectory to avoid such violations. The adjustment can create gaps between adjacent courses, which can have a generally flared peripheral shape. The system can fill such gaps with subsequent courses of the composite material. Thus, the system can automatically apply composite material to highly contoured surfaces while also avoiding violation of the steering limitations.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods of the present disclosure relate to efficient sealing of vacuum bag seams for vacuum bag processing of composite parts. Vacuum bags may enclose a composite part and form a first sealed region around the composite part. The first sealed region may be sealed by vacuum bag seams to a base supporting the composite part and/or to other vacuum bags. The vacuum bag seams may be sealed with an edge sealing frame that forms a compression seal and that defines a second sealed region including the sealed seam. Vacuum applied to the second sealed region forms a vacuum moat adjacent to the seam and/or at least partially surrounding the first sealed region. Hence, minor leaks in the compressively sealed seam are mitigated by the vacuum moat and the vacuum integrity of the first sealed region is maintained despite some potential leaks in the sealed seam.

Abstract: A method for making an electrothermal actuator requires a carbon nanotube paper being provided. The carbon nanotube paper is cut along a cutting-line to form a patterned carbon nanotube paper. At least two electrodes are formed on the patterned carbon nanotube paper. Finally, the electrothermal actuator is obtained by forming a flexible polymer layer on the patterned carbon nanotube paper.

Abstract: An environmentally friendly aerosol sealing composition for tire repair can simultaneously repair a punctured flat tire and inflate the flat tire to a pressure suitable for driving. The tire sealant composition includes a sealant concentrate and an aerosol propellant. The sealant concentrate is water-based and includes a glycerin antifreeze agent and a natural rubber latex that suitably has a mechanical stability of at least about 1050 seconds, and is substantially free of coagulants.

Abstract: Disclosed is an injection molding device and process for a test tube shaped preform, that can laminate a colored layer at certain positions with a certain thickness accurately. Included is a nozzle section, in which a molten main resin and second resin are joined together to form a joined resin mass, the nozzle section including: an outer flow channel through which the main resin flows, an inner flow channel through which the second resin flows, a cylindrical column-shaped flow channel where the second resin joins the main resin, a first confluence where the main resin flows into the joined flow channel, a second confluence where the second resin flows into the joined flow channel wherein the first confluence is downstream of the second confluence, and a cylindrical shutoff pin inserted in the joined flow channel to open or close one or both the first and second confluences.

Abstract: A tire manufacturing method to obtain a base tire superior in uniformity when the base tire has a cushion gum applied thereon. In this process of tire manufacture, the thickness from a belt, which is located in the outermost layer of the base tire having an application surface for the cushion gum, to the application surface is measured along the circumference of the base tire so as to detect a maximum thickness position. Then the circumferential winding of the cushion gum extruded from an extrusion molding unit is started from the maximum thickness position.

Abstract: A method for controlling the manufacturing of tires for wheels of vehicles includes: extracting a cured tire from a curing station, in which the cured tire has accumulated heat during a curing process; and verifying the presence of possible defects or imperfections in that cured tire. The verification includes detecting first electromagnetic radiations representative of a heat emission from different portions of the cured tire while the cured tire frees the accumulated heat; providing at least one output signal representative of the first electromagnetic radiations detected to allow an analysis of the cured tire and to verify the presence of the possible defects or imperfections. A plant for the manufacturing of tires for wheels of vehicles is also described.

Abstract: A flexible manufacturing system can be used to fuse different layers of material together for forming an article of footwear. The system includes a base portion, an intermediate member and an upper member. The intermediate member includes a flexible membrane. The intermediate member can be sealed with the base portion and a vacuum can be provided to pull the flexible membrane over layers of material placed on the base portion. The upper member can be sealed against the intermediate member so that external pressure can be applied to the flexible membrane. The intermediate member and the upper member can be moved independently.

Abstract: Blank for display packages containing a cartomizer blister pack include a top panel and a bottom panel connected to a back panel, a front panel connected to the bottom panel, a first glue panel connected to the back panel, a second glue panel connected to the back panel front, a first side panel connected to the front panel, a second side panel connected to the front panel, a first bottom side panel connected to the first glue panel, a second bottom side panel connect to the second glue panel, and a plurality of first cut lines separating the first and second bottom side panels from the bottom panel and the first and second side panels.

Abstract: A resin panel of which contact surfaces of a rear wall to be in contact with another member are made unlikely to deform while reducing the weight of the resin panel. The panel includes a rear wall having a plurality of contact surfaces to be in contact with another member, and a front wall opposing the rear wall with an interval therebetween, the resin panel including a plurality of ribs obtained by indenting parts of the rear wall toward the front wall and welding the parts to an inner surface of the front wall, wherein a wall thickness of the front wall is generally equal to or smaller than a wall thickness of the rear wall.

Abstract: In order to provide a sintered, hexagonal boron nitride body (2a, 2b), same is produced by at least one pressing process and subsequent sintering process from a powder (P) made of a hexagonal boron nitride, its density being deliberately set to a value of <1.6 g/cm3. Studies have shown that, due to the selection of this lower density, the boron nitride body (2a, 2b) exhibits very high isotropy, when compared with conventional hexagonal boron nitride bodies. This relates in particular to thermal conductivity and the coefficient of thermal expansion, which are also largely temperature-independent.

Abstract: Methods for manufacturing composite panels for use in the interior of an aircraft are disclosed, specifically, methods of manufacturing joggled composite panels comprising metal inserts and the resulting composite panels and inserts.

Abstract: An at least two layer rotomolded article can include a layer A and a layer B. Layer A can include an aliphatic polyester selected from polyhydroxyalkanoate, poly(lactic acid), polycaprolactone, copolyesters and polyesteramides. Layer A can include a polyolefin. Layer A can include a co- or ter-polymer that includes ethylene or styrene monomer, an unsaturated anhydride-containing monomer, epoxide-containing monomer, or carboxylic acid-containing monomer, and a (meth)acrylic ester monomer. Layer B can include a polyolefin and a polyester. Layer B can include a co- or ter-polymer that includes an ethylene or a styrene monomer, an unsaturated anhydride-containing monomer, epoxide-containing monomer, or carboxylic acid-containing monomer, and a (meth)acrylic ester monomer.

Abstract: A two-part adjustable-height insert may be installed in a bore of a sandwich panel, such that the adjustable-height insert may be configured to transfer a load to the sandwich panel. The adjustable-height insert may include a first insert part and a second insert part that may be selectively operatively positioned with respect to each other. The adjustable-height insert may be configured such that an interference fit between the first insert part and the second insert part may be engaged by moving a second flange of the second insert part towards a first flange of the first insert part, which may thereby reduce the overall height of the adjustable-height insert to a selected height. Presently disclosed adjustable-height inserts may be configured for flush installation in a sandwich panel. Methods of installing such adjustable-height inserts and adjusting the height of the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: A laminated body includes: an antireflection film; and a protection film bonded onto the antireflection film. The adhesive layer is a layer with a material formed by cross-linking, with a cross-linking agent (B), and a (meth)acrylic acid ester copolymer. The (meth)acrylic acid ester copolymer (A) is a copolymer formed by polymerizing monomer components including, in relation to the total amount of the monomer components set at 100% by mass, 70 to 98% by mass of a (meth)acrylic acid alkyl ester monomer (a) including a noncyclic alkyl group containing 4 to 9 carbon atoms, 1.5 to 25% by mass of a (meth)acrylic acid ester monomer (b) containing an aliphatic ring, and 0.5 to 5% by mass of a (meth)acrylic-based monomer (c) containing a functional group exhibiting reactivity with the cross-linking agent (B). The area proportion of the components each having a molecular weight of 100,000 or less, is less than 3.0%.

Abstract: This alloying element-saving hot rolled duplex stainless steel material contains, by mass %, C: 0.03% or less, Si: 0.05% to 1.0%, Mn: 0.5% to 7.0%, P: 0.05% or less, S: 0.010% or less, Ni: 0.1% to 5.0%, Cr: 18.0% to 25.0%, N: 0.05% to 0.30% and Al: 0.001% to 0.05%, with a remainder being Fe and inevitable impurities, wherein the alloying element-saving hot rolled duplex stainless steel material is produced by hot rolling, a chromium nitride precipitation temperature TN is in a range of 960° C. or lower, a yield strength is 50 MPa or more higher than that of a hot rolled steel material which is subjected to a solution heat treatment, and the alloying element-saving hot rolled duplex stainless steel material is as hot rolled state, and is not subjected to a solution heat treatment. This clad steel plate includes a duplex stainless steel as a cladding material, the duplex stainless steel has the above composition, and the chromium nitride precipitation temperature TN is in a range of 800° C. to 970° C.

Abstract: A rotomolded article having one or more layers includes a layer A. The layer A includes from 50 to 99.4 wt % of a polyolefin; from 0.5 to 50 wt % of a polyester; from 0.1 to 20 wt % of a co- or ter-polymer; and from 0.1 to 20 wt % of an ionomer.

Abstract: A method for transferring a carbon nanotube array is disclosed. The carbon nanotube array has an ability to have a carbon nanotube structure drawn therefrom. The carbon nanotube array is transferred from a growing substrate to a substitute substrate, meanwhile the carbon nanotube array is still having the ability to have a carbon nanotube structure drawn from the substitute substrate. The substitute substrate is placed on the top surface of the carbon nanotube array. An adhesive layer is sandwiched between the substitute substrate and the carbon nanotube array. The substitute substrate is separated from the growing substrate, thereby separating the bottom surface of the carbon nanotube array from the growing substrate. A method for making a carbon nanotube structure is also disclosed.