Abstract: A method of additive manufacturing includes dispensing successive layers of feed material to form a polishing pad, and directing first and second radiation beams toward the layers of feed material to form a polishing pad. Dispensing each successive layer of the layers of feed material includes dispensing a drop of feed material, and directing the first and second radiation beams toward the layers of feed material includes, for each successive layer, directing the first radiation beam toward the drop of feed material to cure an exterior surface of the drop of feed material, and directing the second radiation beam toward the drop of feed material to cure an interior volume of the drop of feed material.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to methods and apparatuses for additive manufacturing (AM) that utilize a pulsed laser to solidify a liquid photopolymer. The method includes scanning a first portion of the photopolymer with the laser at a first draw speed, wherein the first portion of the photopolymer corresponds to a first portion of the part that has a width less than a threshold width. The method also includes scanning a second portion of the photopolymer with the laser at a second draw speed that is greater than the first draw speed, wherein the second portion of the photopolymer corresponds to a second portion of the part that has a width greater than the threshold width.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating designs of objects for additive manufacturing (AM) include a topological optimization framework that facilitates optimized computer generated designs requiring significantly reduced support structures. Towards this end, the concept of ‘support structure topological sensitivity’ is introduced. This is combined with performance sensitivity to result in a TO framework that maximizes performance, subject to support structure constraints. The robustness and efficiency of the proposed method is demonstrated through numerical experiments, and validated through fused deposition modeling, a popular AM process.

Abstract: An alignment method adopted by a 3D printer having a 3D nozzle for jetting material and a 2D pen-module for jetting colored ink is disclosed. The 3D printer first controls the 3D nozzle to print an alignment template on a printing platform, wherein the alignment template comprises multiple alignment blocks respectively and separately printed along an axis, and each alignment block respectively deviates from each center-line according to an accumulated offset. Next, the 3D printer controls the 2D pen-module to print an ink matrix on the alignment template, wherein the ink matrix comprises multiple ink blocks respectively and separately printed along the same axis, and each ink block is exactly corresponding to each center-line respectively. The 3D printer uses covering status of each alignment block and each ink block to determine a deviation between the 3D nozzle and the 2D pen-module, so as to perform an alignment action thereupon.

Abstract: Various aspects include additively manufactured components and related processes of forming such components. In some cases, a method of forming an additively manufactured component includes: identifying a target location in a data model representing a component to be manufactured; adding a reinforced region proximate the target location in the data model; and additively manufacturing the component including the target location and the reinforced region, wherein the additively manufacturing includes: forming the additively manufactured component; and heat treating the additively manufactured component, including the reinforced region, after the forming.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing apparatus for forming a polishing pad for chemical mechanical polishing includes a platform, an actuator system coupled to the platform to adjust a tilt of the platform, one or more printheads supported above the platform, the one or more printheads configured to dispense successive layers of feed material on the platform to be form the polishing pad, a sensing system to detect a height of a surface on or above the platform at each of a plurality of horizontally spaced points, and a controller configured to selectively operate the actuator system to adjust the tilt of the platform based on the detected height of the platform at each of the points such that the surface is moved closer to horizontal.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing apparatus includes a platform, a plurality of printheads supported above the platform and configured to dispense successive layers of feed material on a top surface of the platform, the layers of feed material to be formed into a polishing pad, an optical sensor to monitor a dispensing operation of a first printhead of the plurality of printheads, and a controller configured to detect an error condition associated with the first printhead based on monitoring the dispensing operation of the first printhead while operating the printheads to successively dispense the layers of feed material, and adjust a dispensing operation of a second printhead of the plurality of printheads in response to detecting the error condition.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a composite component from a plurality of plies of fibres embedded in a resin includes the following steps: forming a preliminary composite component by draping the plurality of fibre plies in a mould; laying up the preliminary composite component by stacking layers comprising at least one airtight film, a drainage fabric and a cover sheet; polymerizing the preliminary composite component arranged on a table of an enclosure of an apparatus of the autoclave type, equipped with a device for measuring the temperature T inside the enclosure, by applying a temperature cycle and a pressure cycle; demoulding a raw composite component; testing the dimensions and defect rate of the raw component, wherein the polymerization step includes the application of a pressure P in the enclosure as soon as the temperature T in the enclosure is greater than or equal to a threshold temperature Ts.

Abstract: A method of monitoring a curing process for fiber reinforced composite materials that includes positioning an actuator on uncured composite material at a first location. At least one sensor is positioned at a second location that is spaced apart from the first location. The actuator excites waves in the composite part at the first location. At least one sensor is positioned at a second location that is spaced apart from the first location. The actuator excites waves in the composite part at the first location. The waves propagate through the composite part due to internal reflection. At least one wave metric is measured at the second location utilizing the sensor. At least one parameter of the curing process may be adjusted based, at least in part, on a wave metric measured by the sensor.

Abstract: A method of positioning a braided fibre sleeve relative to a tool surface, the braided fibre sleeve comprising a longitudinal axis and biaxially oriented tows arranged at acute angles relative to the longitudinal axis, the method comprising; applying tension to a plurality of axial threads disposed along the longitudinal axis, such tension forming a tensioned braided fibre sleeve; positioning the tensioned braided fibre sleeve relative to a tool surface; and releasing tension on the plurality of axial threads.

Abstract: The invention is generally related to colored contact lenses which comprise a hydrogel lens body having an opaque color image therein and/or thereon and a durable lubricious coating thereon. The coating comprises an anchoring layer of a polyanionic polymer having carboxyl groups and a hydrogel layer which is derived from a hydrophilic polymeric material having azetidinium groups and is covalently attached onto the anchoring layer of the polyanionic polymer through linkages each formed between one carboxyl group and one azetidinium groups. The colored contact lens has a surface lubricity better than the lubricity of the non-silicone hydrogel lens body and a friction rating of about 2 or lower after 7 cycles of manual rubbing.

Abstract: The invention is generally related to soft contact lenses which comprise a non-silicone hydrogel lens body and a hydrogel coating thereon. The non-silicone hydrogel lens body is composed of a hydrogel material which is free of silicone and comprises at least 50% by mole of repeating units of at least one hydroxyl-containing vinylic monomer. The hydrogel coating comprises a first polymeric material having first reactive functional groups and a hydrogel layer derived from a second polymeric material having second reactive functional groups, and the hydrogel layer is covalently attached onto the anchor layer through linkages each formed between one first reactive functional group and one second reactive functional group. The soft contact lens has a surface lubricity better than the lubricity of the non-silicone hydrogel lens body and has a friction rating of about 2 or lower after 7 cycles of manual rubbing, a water content of from about 10% to about 85% by weight and an elastic modulus of from about 0.

Abstract: A method for assembling a microlens array assembly including a set of microlens array elements having at least two array elements having a first array element and a second array element includes adsorbing the first array element using a mobile platform, adsorbing the second array element using a fixture platform, coarsely aligning the second array element with the first array element based on edges of the second array element and edges of the first array element, finely aligning the second array element with the first array element based on an array pattern of the second array element and an array pattern of the first array element, and attaching the second array element to the first array element. The method enables assembling of multiple microlens array elements.

Abstract: A plurality of embodiments of a method and apparatus for retreading individual tires using one or more electrical heating bands and a component or device to apply a force to the retread tire package comprising a new or used core and a new retread along with an adhesive. In particular, the force may be applied using one or more plates that are connected to actuators for pushing the plates into the retread package to apply the force during curing of the package.

Abstract: A dunnage conversion system (20) for expanding an unexpanded slit sheet stock material (23) to form an expanded dunnage product (26). The dunnage conversion system includes a converging chute (28) to inwardly gather laterally-extending edges of sheet stock material towards one another, causing random crumpling of the sheet stock material to form a modified ply. The conversion system also includes feed wheels (120) that advance the modified ply through the converging chute and pinch rollers (122) that cooperate with the feed wheels to expand the modified ply traveling between the feed wheels and the pinch rollers to form a dunnage product. The expanded dunnage product is expanded both in a longitudinal feed direction and in thickness as compared to the unexpanded slit sheet stock material, and thus is a three-dimensional product having increased volume and lower density per unit of length as compared to the unexpanded slit sheet stock material.

Abstract: The plant includes a single facer for the production of a corrugated board. Video cameras detect any gluing defects or other defects of the corrugated cardboard. An image processing unit and a central control unit provide information about the detected defects and can act on one or more operating parameters of the plant.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a vacuum insulation panel (VIP) comprising the steps of: providing a porous insulating core having an upper surface and a lower surface and sides; providing at least one metal foil having a thickness of at least 4 microns which extends across substantially the entire upper surface or entire lower surface of the core so that the foil does not form a thermal bridge between the upper surface and lower surface of the core; providing an envelope having an inside surface and an outside surface, wherein the envelope is arranged to: (i) envelop the core and the metal foil, with the metal foil between the envelope and the core, and (ii) to maintain an applied vacuum within the envelope; applying a vacuum to the envelope; attaching the metal foil to an inside surface of the envelope after the vacuum has been applied. The invention also relates to a VIP thus formed.

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: The present invention pertains to a carbon fiber reinforced plastic, and provides a carbon fiber reinforced plastic laminated body that is low cost and superior in moldability, mechanical characteristic balance, and impact resistance. The laminated body has three or more layers, and has the following (B) layer between two layers of a fiber reinforced resin sheet, (B) layer: A resin sheet in which the displacement, in an S-S curve waveform obtained by the following high-speed punching test, from a peak value of the test force (kN) to an 85%—attenuation value is not less than 22 mm. High-speed punching test: Impact absorption energy is calculated by using an impact testing machine in compliance with ISO6603-2 standard. A 100 mm×100 mm test piece is cut out from a sheet having a thickness of 2 mm. The diameter of a striker is 12 mm. the diameter of an opening section of a holding tool is 76 mm, and the impact speed is set to 5 m/sec.

Abstract: A system for providing improved engineered-composite materials, equipment, and manufacturing processes

Abstract: A method of adhering multiple polyurethane foam layers together sticks a first polyurethane foam layer with a second polyurethane foam layer by using polyurethane system components in polymerization foaming reaction. The method contains steps of: A. delivering the first polyurethane foam layer toward a cladding position; B. cladding or depositing the polyurethane system components on the first polyurethane foam layer at the cladding position so that the polyurethane system components start foaming polymerization on and adhere with the first polyurethane foam layer; C. delivering the polyurethane system components and the first polyurethane foam layer to a press roller so that the polyurethane system components foam to produce the second polyurethane foam layer, and the second polyurethane foam layer adheres with the first polyurethane foam layer; and D. conveying the second polyurethane foam layer and the first polyurethane foam layer away from the press roller.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a structure, the method including: a molding step of impregnating the carbon fibers with the resin material and curing the resin material for molding a carbon fiber composite material; a polishing step of polishing a polishing region on a surface of the carbon fiber composite material molded in the molding step, with an abrasive that has a predetermined hardness; and a bonding step of bonding, through an adhesive, another member to a part of the polishing region polished by the polishing step. The molding step forms, in a top layer, a polishing layer that has hardness lower than the predetermined hardness, and forms a surface protective layer that is lower than the polishing layer, protects the carbon fiber composite material from the abrasive, and contains a protective filler having hardness higher than the predetermined hardness.

Abstract: A foam product includes a foam core, a soft skin covering the foam core, and a base structure on which the foam core is disposed. The foam core of expanded beads has an outer surface on which some outermost beads of the expanded beads are exposed and bulging outward with different heights to form a bubbly texture. The foam skin has an inner surface attached to the outer surface of the foam core, and has at its inner surface a plurality of concave cavities each matedly surrounding a respective one of the bulging, outermost beads on the outer surface of the foam core.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a process. In an embodiment, the process includes A. providing a fitment with a base, the base comprising an ethylene/?-olefin multi-block copolymer; B. placing the base between two opposing multilayer films, each multilayer film having a respective seal layer comprising an olefin-based polymer; C. flat sealing the base to each multilayer film with opposing heated flat seal bars, the flat sealing forming opposing seal joints at the flattened base ends; and D. point sealing the opposing seal joints with opposing curved seal bars.

Abstract: In order to provide a new and improved bonding arrangement, especially for use in an aircraft or spacecraft, which is designed to overcome problems of bonding arrangements under Mode I loading stress and which is designed or configured particularly to create a bond design which is incapable of locally loading the adhesive bond above the peel strength, a bonding arrangement is disclosed with a coating structure, which is split into a plurality of neighboring structural elements spatially separated from each other, and at least one supporting member is provided, which comprises a plurality of recesses receiving the structural elements in operating position.

Abstract: A method for promoting electrical conduction between metallic components and composite materials. A composite body is coated with an adhering layer comprising a conductive material, and a metallic component is electrically connected to the conductive material of the adhering layer, when the metallic component is coupled to the composite body. The adhering layer is deposited inside a hole in the composite body, and/or along an edge of the hole, and/or on at least a portion of a surface of the composite body. The composite body is a structure of an aircraft or other vehicle comprised of composite materials formed from carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRPs), the metallic component is a fastener or is positioned at an interface between the fastener and the composite body, and the electrical connection is made as part of a lightning protection system, an electromagnetic effects (EME) management system, or grounding system.

Abstract: A packaging product taking the form of a thermally insulating packaging material includes a first multi-layer film bonded to a second layer of multi-layer film. Each multi-layer film can include one or more polymer layers and one or more metallized layers. The multi-layer films are bonded to each other with a pattern that leaves a number of inflatable cells dispersed across a surface of the sheet. At least one end of the sheet can be left unbonded. The uninflated packaging product can be stored and distributed in its uninflated state prior to it being used as a packaging material. Once ready for use, the cells can be inflated through the unbonded ends and the unbonded ends of the sheets can then be sealed to form a robust sheet of thermally insulating packaging material.

Abstract: [Object] To provide a hot-dip zinc-based plated steel sheet excellent in coating film adhesiveness after hot pressing more conveniently. [Solution] A hot-dip zinc-based plated steel sheet according to the present invention includes: a hot-dip zinc-based plated steel sheet that is a base metal; and a surface treatment layer formed on at least one surface of the hot-dip zinc-based plated steel sheet, in which the surface treatment layer contains one or more oxides selected from zirconia, lanthanum oxide, cerium oxide, and neodymium oxide each having a particle size of more than or equal to 5 nm and less than or equal to 500 nm, in a range of more than or equal to 0.2 g/m2 and less than or equal to 2 g/m2 per one surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a carbon steel part coated with a coating of multiple layers of various materials, such as zinc, copper, and tin, and a sealing coating based on a product known commercially as Solderex TB-Br. The part can be used to produce conductors and electrodes which receive and carry electricity and which can, in turn, form part of an electrical energy control system. The present invention also relates to a method for coating a carbon steel part with a coating of multiple layers of various materials, wherein said method comprises: applying a zinc layer coating the surface of a carbon steel support material; applying a copper layer on the zinc layer; applying a tin layer on the copper layer; and applying a sealing layer on the tin layer.

Abstract: Provided is an electromagnetic shielding material having improved electromagnetic shielding properties. The present invention relates to an electromagnetic shielding material having a structure in which at least two metal foils are laminated via at least one insulating layer, the electromagnetic shielding material comprising at least one metal oxide layer on at least one boundary surface over which each metal foil is in contact with the insulating layer, the metal oxide layer having a thickness of from 1 to 30 nm.

Abstract: Provided is an electromagnetic shielding material having improved electromagnetic shielding properties, light weight properties and formability. The present invention relates to an electromagnetic shielding material having a structure in which at least three metal foils are laminated via insulating layers, wherein all of combinations of the metal foils and the insulating layers making up the electromagnetic shielding material satisfy the equation: ?M×dM×dR?3×10?3, in which: the symbol ?M represents conductivity of each metal foil at 20° C. (S/m); the symbol dM represents the thickness of each metal foil (m); and the symbol dR represents the thickness of each insulating layer (m).

Abstract: A surface-treated metal sheet which is used for insert molding and in which a hot melt adhesive layer is laminated on at least one side of a metal substrate, where the hot melt adhesive layer has a thickness of 10 to 100 ?m; the hot melt adhesive layer contains a high melting point crystalline modified polypropylene having a melting point of 120° C. or higher and a low melting point crystalline modified polypropylene having a melting point of lower than 120° C.; and the rate of change of tensile shear adhesion strength measured at 23° C. of a metal sheet-resin composite molded article obtained when uniting a polypropylene-based resin and the surface-treated metal sheet by insert molding while varying mold temperature is 2 MPa or less per ° C. of mold temperature.

Abstract: A viscoelastic plastic interlayer intended to be incorporated between two glass sheets to form a laminated glazing with vibro-acoustic damping properties, the interlayer comprising at least one layer made of viscoelastic plastic with vibro-acoustic damping properties, the interlayer being such that the resonant frequency f2 of the second resonance mode of a laminated glazing bar with a surface area of 25 mm×300 mm composed of two glass sheets each 2.1 mm thick, between which is incorporated the interlayer, determined by measuring the mechanical impedance (MIM) at 20° C. according to standard ISO 16940, is between 760 Hz and 1000 Hz and the loss factor ?2 of the second resonance mode of the same bar, determined by MIM under the same conditions, is greater than or equal to 0.25.

Abstract: There is provided an interlayer film for laminated glass which is high in moisture resistance and has a moderate adhesive force.

Abstract: A side glazing for a transport vehicle, particularly glazing for a train, the glazing being fixed multiple glazing, the glazing including at least one connecting bridge which is separate from the glazing frame structure and makes a connection between a peripheral edge of the lamination and a surface, situated transversely opposite, on the other side of the glazing cavity.

Abstract: Protective drain covers are disclosed, including stiffening members at one end or at opposing ends to increase rigidity in one direction while leaving the other direction flexible. The increase rigidity in the one direction improves the ability to handle and accurately position the protective drain cover for use, while the flexibility in the other direction allows the protective drain cover to be rolled up for storage and future use. The stiffening member(s) can be used as hand-holds to assist in the placement of the heavy protective drain cover and then removal of protective drain cover after use.

Abstract: A three-dimensional modeling apparatus includes an ejection portion capable of ejecting a fluid material, and a control portion that forms a laminated body in which one layer or more of cross-section bodies are laminated by executing one or more repetitions of a cross-section body formation process. The control portion reduces a total amount of the fluid material to be ejected at a first coordinate, which configures the apex that corresponds to the recess, to be lower than a total amount of the fluid material to be ejected at a second coordinate, which configures a region other than an outline section of the planar shape in a case in which an apex, which corresponds to a recess in a planar shape when the laminated body is viewed from above in a planar manner, is present.

Abstract: A method of adhering a polyurethane foam layer is used to successively stick the polyurethane foam layer with at least one surface layer by way of polyurethane system components in polymerization foaming action. The method contains steps of: A. delivering a release layer toward a cladding position by using a first rolling set; B. cladding the polyurethane system components on the release layer at the cladding position; C. delivering the polyurethane system components to a surface layer by using a second rolling set, after the polyurethane system components foam and polymerize on the release layer; D. conveying the surface layer and the polyurethane system components to a press roller so that the polyurethane system components foam to produce the polyurethane foam layer which adheres with the surface layer; and E. delivering the polyurethane foam layer away from the press roller.

Abstract: The soft boot and liner includes moisture transfer system that includes an inner fabric layer carefully selected from technically advanced fabrics. A series of layers are provided outside the inner liner including foam material layers, spacer fabrics and breathable membranes, in various orders. Encapsulation technology and waterproofing are used as well. The outer fabric layer is also capable of working with the other layers to promote the transfer of moisture. Frothed foams and flocking with fibers are further characteristics of the present invention. The moisture transfer system is incorporated into a soft boot or skate or as a removable liner for a shell boot. Numerous other modifications and applications are disclosed.

Abstract: A self-repairing and self-sealing waterproof membrane, for insulating built structures subjected to hydrostatic pressure, includes a first layer of hermetic polymeric material, which covers a second layer of water-expanding polymeric material, in which additives of polymeric and/or mineral origin are added, arranged in contact with the concrete surface of the structure. The second layer includes a plurality of sublayers which are contiguous and have different expanding actions and mechanical characteristics. The membrane has substantially the shape of a continuous flat sheet, which gives the membrane the appearance of a uniform film, having a thickness between 0.2 and 5.0 mm and being composed of one or more of the following polymers: TPE, TPO, TPU, EVA, EPDM, EPM, HDPE, MDPE, LDPE, PE, PVC and other elastomeric or polymeric polymers, containing optional additions of fillers and other ingredients to give the article the necessary requirements of workability, mechanical strength, and durability.

Abstract: Provided is a paint protection film having high curved surface conformability and high antifouling ability. A paint protection film, including: (a) a coating layer formed by using a silicon-containing fluororesin and an isocyanate-based crosslinker; (b) a urethane layer; and (c) an adhesive layer.

Abstract: A recyclable polyethylene film has at least 80% polyethylene material and max. 20% compatible polyolefin material. The polyethylene film has a central layer of linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) and/or metallocene linear low-density polyethylene (mLLDPE) and two outer layers made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and bonded to the central layer and surrounding a central layer. The HDPE content of the polyethylene film constitutes at least 50 vol %, preferably at least 80 vol %, and the two outer layers together are at least as thick as the central layer. The polyethylene film is stretched in at least one direction.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a conductive layered body having excellent solvent resistance and scratch resistance as well as a low haze value and a significantly high light transmittance. The present invention relates to a conductive layered body including, as an outermost layer thereof, a conductive layer containing a conductive fibrous filler, wherein the conductive layered body has a Martens hardness of 150 to 3,000 N/mm2 as measured at an indentation depth of 100 nm from a surface, and a ratio, in atomic percentage, of a conductive material element constituting the conductive fibrous filler on an outermost surface-side surface of the conductive layer is 0.15 to 5.00 at %.

Abstract: A multilayered tube for transporting fuel including an innermost layer (A), an outermost layer (B) and an intermediate layer (C), characterized by that: the innermost layer (A) and the outermost layer (B) include a resin composition including 40 mass % or more of semi-aromatic polyamide; a flexural modulus of a material constituting the intermediate layer (C) measured according to ISO 178 is 800 MPa or less; and it is used in an environment in which both the innermost layer (A) and the outermost layer (B) are contacted with biodiesel fuel. In addition, a fuel pump module including the multilayered tube for transporting fuel and a method for using them.

Abstract: Compression molding methods for improving the durability and weatherability of a composite material are provided. The methods include disposing a protective surface film on a composite material; adhering the protective surface film to the composite material; and compression molding the protective surface film. The composite material comprises a thermoplastic polymer and a reinforcement material. The protective surface film comprises at least one stabilizer that minimizes or prevents degradation of the underlying composite material when exposed to ultraviolet radiation and/or heat. The composite material may be heated in an oven having an environment comprising oxygen. The protective surface film may be disposed on the composite material prior to the composite material entering the oven; while the composite material is in the oven; or after the composite material exits the oven.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel processes for the lamination of semi-crystalline, high-melting point, low glass transition polymeric films, which are extruded and subsequently laminated on various thermally sensitive substrates to form laminated medical device constructs in a specific time interval to allow low processing temperatures to avoid polymer film and/or substrate degradation or heat-related distortions. Also disclosed are laminated medical device constructs made from such processes.

Abstract: A three-dimensional modeling apparatus includes an ejection portion capable of ejecting a fluid material, which is a material of an object, and a control portion that forms a laminated body in which one layer or more of cross-section bodies are laminated by executing one or more repetitions of a cross-section body formation process, which forms a cross-section body equivalent to one layer of the object by controlling the ejection portion and ejecting the fluid material. The control portion executes a correction process that ejects the fluid material onto a target correction location, which is at least a portion of an outline section of an upper surface of the laminated body.

Abstract: A hard coat laminated film according to at least one embodiment has, from the surface layer side, a first hard coat and a transparent resin film layer. The first hard coat is formed from a coating material including: (A) 100 parts by mass of a polyfunctional (meth)acrylate; and (B) 1-100 parts by mass of an N-substituted (meth)acrylamide compound. The transparent resin film has a first hard coat forming surface which is a poly(meth)acrylic imide resin. A hard coat laminated film according to another embodiment has, from the surface layer side, a second hard coat, the first hard coat and the transparent resin film layer. The second hard coat is formed from a coating material which includes: (A) 100 parts by mass of a polyfunctional (meth)acrylate; (E) 0.01-7 parts by mass of a water repelling agent; and (F) 0.01-10 parts by mass of a silane coupling agent; without inorganic particles.

Abstract: A security paper printing machine has a printing unit comprising at least one imaging cylinder, at the printing point of which, the printing point, in sections, of passing printing material, in a cycle of a fixed printing length with respect to the printing material feed to the printing point, can be printed with print images of a same print image length. A dryer device has a dryer comprising one or a multi-part drying unit that, in the printing material path, is downstream of the printing point. Printing materials passing through the dryer can be subjected to radiation for the purpose of drying the same.

Abstract: A value-document printing machine includes, in the path of the printed material, at least a first printing site, at which first printing site a printing material passing through that first printing site can be printed, in segments, on at least a first of the two sides of that first printing material in a cycle at a print image width with a cycle length that is fixed in relation to the advancing of the printing material at the printing site, with print images of a print material length that is shorter than the cycle length. A second printing site follows next downstream that first printing site and through which the printing material passing through the printing site can likewise be printed with print images on at least a second of the sides of the printing material.