Abstract: An imprint device according to the present invention is provided with a supply device that supplies a plurality of condensable gases, which have different saturated vapor pressures, at a fixed ratio by a first condensable gas tank (6) and a control valve (6a) and a second condensable gas tank (6) and a control valve (7a) when a concave portion formed in a mold is transferred in an atmosphere of a condensable gas, which condenses at a temperature and a pressure in the concave portion, the concave portion being sealed by a resist layer that enters into the concave portion formed in the mold (3). The imprint device makes it possible to prevent resist filling failure caused by capillary condensation and to adjust pattern line width and shape by using the same mold.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improvements for agricultural storage bags, more specifically agricultural storage bags having improved shock, tear and puncture resistance, and enhanced stretching properties. The agricultural storage bag has an embossed pattern of a plurality of embossed regions that are comprised of a plurality of linear embosses. Each embossed region is separated by a continuous unembossed region. Further disclosed is a method for forming the improved agricultural storage bags from a collapsed tube formed by a blown film extrusion process. More than one set of intermeshing rollers may be used to apply the embossed pattern to the improved agricultural storage bags. Once the storage bags are embossed, a folding operation may fold the bags into a plurality of annular folds so that the bags may be used with an agricultural bagging machine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treating surfaces of an electronic card (4) by means of a plasma torch (1), said card (4) comprising a plurality of electronic components (C1a, C1b, C1c, C2a, C2b, C3a) and a plurality of surfaces to be treated, arranged at various heights relative to a reference plane (Ref) of the electronic card (4). At least one region to be treated (Zn) containing the surfaces to be treated is determined, strata (S1, S2, S3) which are parallel to said reference plane (Ref) and each contain at least one surface to be treated are determined, and then a torch movement path is generated such that: the surfaces are treated, stratum by stratum; for each stratum, the torch is exclusively moved in parallel with the reference plane (Ref); during the projection of the plasma flow (2), each treated surface is exclusively placed in the ideal working zone (Pt).

Abstract: A method of activating the shrink characteristic of a multi-layered film (1), the method comprising the steps of providing a multi-layered film comprising at least a base layer film (2) that comprises a shrinkable film, and a photothermic layer (3), associated with the base layer film, and comprising a photothermic material, exposing the multi-layered film (1) to electromagnetic radiation in order for the photothermic material to generate heat and shrink the multi-layered film (1), wherein the electromagnetic radiation comprises UV-light having a peak wavelength between 200 nm and 399 nm, and at least 90% of the UV-light is within a bandwidth of ±30 nm of the peak wavelength.

Abstract: Provided herein is an apparatus for producing three-dimensional objects by additive manufacturing, which may include: (a) optionally a window permeable to an inhibitor of polymerization; (b) a window mount to which the window is secured when the window is present; (c) optionally a carrier platform on which the three-dimensional object can be produced; (d) a carrier platform mount operatively associated with the window mount; (e) a drive assembly operatively associated with the window mount and the carrier platform mount; (f) a light source operatively associated with the window mount operatively associated with a patterning array; (g) an inhibitor of polymerization supply configured for operative association with the feed surface when present; and (h) at least one or two reactant supplies configured for operative association with the feed surface when present. Methods of making a three-dimensional object from a polymerization liquid that may use such apparatus are also provided.

Abstract: A device includes a recoater that can be moved in an application direction across a build area, the recoater having at least a first recoating unit for applying a layer of the building material to the build area and a solidification device that can be moved in the application direction across the build area, the solidification device having at least a first solidification unit for selectively solidifying the applied layer of the building material at positions that correspond to a cross-section of the object to be produced. The device can repeat the steps of applying and selectively solidifying until the object is completed. The recoater includes at least a second recoating unit that is arranged at the other side of the first solidification unit than the first recoating unit with respect to the application direction.

Abstract: A composition for additive manufacturing of an article may include a base material, a functional particulate having at least one of an acicular morphology and a platy morphology, and binder. The functional particulate may increase a strength property of the article manufactured with the composition as compared to the strength property of the article manufactured with the composition being devoid of the functional particulate. A method of manufacturing an article via additive manufacturing may include providing a first layer of a powder composition. The powder composition may include a base material, a functional particulate, and binder. The method may also include binding the first layer of powder composition in a predetermined pattern to form a hardened two-dimensional shape including the powder composition, and successively providing additional layers of the powder composition and binding the respective layers to form the article.

Abstract: A system (1) for producing three-dimensional objects (2) by way of the solidification above one another of layers of a building material which can be solidified by means of radiation at the points which correspond to the respective cross section of the object, wherein the system (1) comprises at least one process station (4) which is arranged in a first housing (3) for carrying out the layer-by-layer generative building process in a building container (5), and a handling station (7) in at least one second housing (6) for unpacking produced objects (2) from the building container (5) which can be moved between the at least one process station (4) and the at least one handling station (7), wherein the at least one process station (4) and the at least one handling station (7) are arranged in separate housing units (3, 6).

Abstract: An extruder assembly for a three-dimensional printer having one nozzle, attached to a heating block, a temperature control element for controlling the temperature of the heating block, a mixer, a heat sink arranged between the heating block and the mixer. The extruder assembly is suitable for 3D printing.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for mixing component materials and dispensing a gradient product comprising a continuously varied composition of matter. The method includes delivering, by multiple dispensing devices actuated by a motor, component material to a connector where each of multiple connector inputs receives component material from a respective one of the multiple dispensing devices. The component material is forwarded to a mixing tube connected to a single output of the connector. The mixing tube receives the component material from each of the multiple dispensing devices via the connector and mixes the component material. A dispensing nozzle connected to the mixing tube, receives a continuously varying mixture of materials from the mixing tube and dispenses the continuously varying mixture of materials onto a collection bed to form a gradient product comprising a continuously varying composition of matter. An electronic processor controls the varied composition of matter of the gradient product.

Abstract: A system and corresponding method to move a rod of build material in a three-dimensional (3D) printing system uses a pusher. The rod of build material has distal and proximal ends relative to an extrusion head. The distal and proximal ends having distal and proximal end surfaces, respectively. The pusher engages with the rod and applies an axial force to at least a portion of the distal end surface of the rod for at least a portion of a path the rod travels toward the extrusion head. The axial force actuates the rod of build material without alteration, such as by shaving, fracturing, or otherwise deforming the rod of build material.

Abstract: A system and corresponding method to move build material in a three-dimensional (3D) printing system uses a gripper. The gripper is arranged to apply at least two opposing lateral forces to the build material. The at least two opposing lateral forces are applied to the build material, in conjunction with linear motion of the gripper, for at least a portion of a path the build material travels toward an extrusion head.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a polishing layer of a polishing pad includes successively depositing a plurality of layers with a 3D printer, each layer of the plurality of polishing layers deposited by ejecting a pad material precursor from a nozzle and solidifying the pad material precursor to form a solidified pad material.

Abstract: A printing device is provided and includes: a table attaching portion, replaceably attaching a respective table of a first table for mounting a three-dimensional object and a second table including a mounting surface for mounting a medium and a plurality of pass-through holes passing through the mounting surface and a back surface on an opposite side of the mounting surface; an ejecting unit, ejecting a shaping material for shaping the three-dimensional object and a coloring material for coloring the three-dimensional object and the medium toward the table attached to the table attaching portion; a relative moving portion, relatively moving the table attaching portion and the ejecting unit in a vertical direction and a horizontal direction; and a suction portion, decompressing a side of the back surface of the second table when the second table is attached to the table attaching portion to adsorb the medium to the mounting surface.

Abstract: A nozzle head cleaning module including a base housing having a main slope; a main carrier received in the base housing, a sub-carrier received in the main carrier and has a cover protruding upwardly, and an interference structure is provided. A set of one or more horizontal planes is formed on the main slope. A set of one or more main slide pins contacting with the main slope protrudes from the main carrier including a sub-slope, and the main carrier is moved along the main slope. When resting on the main slope, the main slide pin contacts with the main slope by multiple contact points. When resting on the horizontal plane, the main slide pin contacts with the horizontal plane by multiple contact points. The horizontal plane support main slide pin to maintain the cover in a raised position when the main slide pin is located thereon.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus and methods for producing objects with cryogenic 3D printing with controllable micro and macrostructure with potential applications in tissue engineering, drug delivery, and the food industry. The technology can produce complex structures with controlled morphology when the printed 3D object is immersed in a liquid coolant, whose upper surface is maintained at the same level as the highest deposited layer of the object. This ensures that the computer-controlled process of freezing is controlled precisely and already printed frozen layers remain at a constant temperature. The technology controls the temperature, flow rate and volume of the printed fluid emitted by the dispenser that has X-Y positional translation and conditions at the interface between the dispenser and coolant surface. The technology can also control the temperature of the pool of liquid coolant and the vertical position of the printing surface and pool of coolant liquid.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing apparatus includes a platform, a first support, a first actuator to create relative motion along a first axis such that the first support scans across the platform, one or more printheads supported on the first support above the platform and configured to dispense successive layers of feed material to form a polishing pad, a second support, a second actuator to create relative motion along a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis such that the second support scans across the platform in a direction perpendicular to the first axis, and a plurality of individually addressable energy sources supported on the second support above the platform, and a controller. The energy sources are arranged in an array that extends at least along the first axis and configured to emit radiation toward the platform.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing apparatus includes a platform, a support, an actuator coupled to at least one of the platform and the support and configured to create relative motion therebetween along a first axis such that the support scans across the platform, one or more printheads supported on the support above the platform and configured to dispense successive layers of feed material to form a polishing pad, a plurality of individually addressable energy sources supported above the platform, and a controller. The energy sources are arranged in an array that extends at least along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis and are configured to emit radiation toward the platform. The controller is configured to cause the actuator to create relative motion between the support and the platform such that the one or more printheads and the energy sources scan across the platform.

Abstract: Complexity of a geometry of a desired (i.e., target) three-dimensional (3D) object being produced by an additive manufacturing system, as well as atypical behavior of the processes employed by such a system, pose challenges for producing a final version of the desired 3D object with fidelity relative to the desired object. An example embodiment enables such challenges to be overcome as a function of feedback to enable the final version to be produced with fidelity. The feedback may be at least one value that is associated with at least one characteristic of a printed object following processing of the printed object. Such feedback may be obtained as part of a calibration process of the 3D printing system or as part of an operational process of the 3D printing system.

Abstract: A composite article useful in additive manufacturing typically includes: (a) optionally, but preferably, a base; (b) at least one three-dimensional lattice support connected to the base (when present); (c) at least one three-dimensional object, the object having a bottom surface portion, a top surface portion, at least one upright segment, and optionally at least one overhanging segment (e.g., a bridging segment; a cantilevered segment, etc.); (d) interconnecting supports connecting (i) each the at least one overhanging segment to the three-dimensional lattice and/or (ii) each at least one upright segment to the three-dimensional lattice; and (e) optionally, but in some embodiments preferably, a plurality of elongate stand-off supports interconnecting the bottom surface portion of each the three-dimensional object to the base.

Abstract: A composite component for a vehicle has a core layer made from a theiinoplastic plastic foam and at least one cover layer which is connected to the core layer. The core layer has a higher density in one region than the density of the semi-finished core layer. The cover layer formed from a fiber-reinforced plastic is connected in the region of higher density to at least one joining element by friction welding.

Abstract: A method of mechanically securing a first object including a thermoplastic material in a solid state to a second object with a generally flat sheet portion, with a perforation of the sheet portion, and with the sheet portion having an edge along the perforation is provided, wherein the first object is positioned relative to the second object so that the edge is in contact with the thermoplastic material and wherein mechanical vibration energy is coupled into the assembly including the first and second objects until a flow portion of the thermoplastic material due to friction heat generated between the edge and the thermoplastic material becomes flowable and flows around the edge to at least partially embed the edge in the thermoplastic material. After the mechanical vibration stops, the thermoplastic material is caused to re-solidify, whereby the re-solidified thermoplastic material at least partially embedding the edge anchors the first object in the second object.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a vehicular interior member in which three components can be strongly joined to each other and the weight can be reduced. A vehicular interior member is formed so that first and second components respectively made of thermoplastic resin, and a middle component arranged between the first component and the second component are joined to each other. The first component has a boss projecting to the second component side. The middle component has a through hole through which the boss is inserted. The second component has a through hole through which the boss is inserted, and a fitting portion projecting to the middle component side, the fitting portion being fitted to an edge portion of the through hole. The boss and the second component are welded to each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multipurpose spatula which has a separable pressing member on the outer surface of a body thereof, wherein the pressing member can be rotated as required to allow the other side surface thereof to be located on the end of one side pressing piece, so as to minimize the occurrence of scratches on sheets attached to advertising signs and tables, etc. and also to promote user conveniences.

Abstract: A shaping system configured to shape a three-dimensional object based on shaping data includes: a shaping executing part configured to execute shaping of the three-dimensional object; and a shaping controlling part configured to control an operation of the shaping executing part, where the shaping controlling part is capable of executing: a first shaping control for causing the shaping executing part to shape a first three-dimensional object using the shaping data that expresses the first three-dimensional object, and a second shaping control for causing the shaping executing part to shape a second three-dimensional object using at least a part of the shaping data that expresses the first three-dimensional object, and the second three-dimensional object is a three-dimensional object for checking a shaping quality of the first three-dimensional object, and is a three-dimensional object that can be shaped in a shorter time than time required for shaping the first three-dimensional object.

Abstract: A method of producing engineered-components using an additive manufacturing process includes the steps of, providing a build-platform, forming a first engineered-component, forming support-structures, forming a second engineered-component, and removing the support-structures. The step of providing a build-platform includes providing a build-platform on which to form an engineered-component. The step of forming a first engineered-component includes depositing a first plurality of layers of a material onto the build-platform and solidifying the first plurality of layers. The step of forming support-structures includes forming a plurality of support-structures by depositing a second plurality of layers of the material onto the build-platform and solidifying the second plurality of layers. The step of forming a second engineered-component includes depositing a third plurality of layers of the material onto the plurality of support-structures and solidifying the third plurality of layers.

Abstract: A method for curing a three dimensional (3D) printed part is disclosed. For example, the method includes adding a layer of a build material, curing the layer of the build material using a first light source having a first wavelength, repeating the adding and the curing using the light source having the first wavelength for a predefined number of layers, adding a final top layer of the build material to form the 3D printed part and curing the final top layer of the build material using a second light source having a second wavelength that is different than the first wavelength.

Abstract: Various techniques are provided to utilize nanostructures for process monitoring and feedback control. In one example, a method includes forming a layer of material including nanostructures distributed therein. Each nanostructure includes a quantum dot and a shell encompassing the quantum dot. The shells and quantum dots are configured to emit a first and second wavelength, respectively, in response to an excitation signal. The method further includes applying the excitation signal to at least a portion of the layer of material. The method further includes detecting an emitted signal from the portion of the layer of material, where the emitted signal is provided by at least a subset of the nanostructures in response to the excitation signal. The method further includes determining whether a manufacturing characteristic has been satisfied based at least on a wavelength of the emitted signal. Related systems and products are also provided.

Abstract: A robot system is configured to fabricate three-dimensional (3D) objects using closed-loop, computer vision-based control. The robot system initiates fabrication based on a set of fabrication paths along which material is to be deposited. During deposition of material, the robot system captures video data and processes that data to determine the specific locations where the material is deposited. Based on these locations, the robot system adjusts future deposition locations to compensate for deviations from the fabrication paths. Additionally, because the robot system includes a 6-axis robotic arm, the robot system can deposit material at any locations, along any pathway, or across any surface. Accordingly, the robot system is capable of fabricating a 3D object with multiple non-parallel, non-horizontal, and/or non-planar layers.

Abstract: A method of feeding and returning filament for 3D printer includes receiving a first operation input at a button on the 3D printer; controlling the 3D printer to enter a feeding and returning mode after receiving the first operation input, receiving a second operation input, determining an operation content of the second operation input; performing feeding operation when the operation content matching a first condition, and performing returning operation when the operation content matching a second condition.

Abstract: A quick coloring method for a 3D printer having an ink nozzle-head includes the following steps: reading an image file and a coloring route; controlling the ink nozzle-head to move to a start position of one of printing rows; controlling the ink nozzle-head to move and to print a coloring object according to the image file and the coloring route; reading a reverse image file and a reverse coloring route, in which the reverse image file records a horizontal reverse image of the image file, and the reverse coloring route records an opposite start position; controlling the ink nozzle-head to move to the opposite start position of next printing row according to the reverse coloring route; controlling the ink nozzle-head to move and to print the coloring object according to the reverse image file and the reverse coloring route; and re-executing above steps before a coloring operation is completed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for manufacturing a nerve conduit, more particularly to an apparatus for manufacturing a porous nerve conduit using glass fibers whereby microchannels are formed using the space between the glass fibers and the defective rate and location-dependent variation of each nerve conduit can be minimized through uniform decompression during the manufacture. The nerve conduit manufactured according to the present disclosure can be manufactured to have various diameters and lengths to be applicable to in vitro and in vivo researches on nerves.

Abstract: A printing device includes a carriage slidably mounted on a carriage rail, the carriage to move along the carriage rail, and a selectable drive system includes a capping system to cap a number of pens coupled to the carriage, a scan drive system to drive components of a scanning device associated with the printing device, a drive selector assembly to select between driving the capping system to a printing system drive position or driving the scan drive system depending on a position of a selector swing arm of the drive selector assembly, and a shifter to selectively shift the drive selector assembly between a scanning system drive position of the selector swing arm and a printing system drive position of the selector swing arm.

Abstract: Provided is a porous single resin fiber composite material comprising: a first fibrous particle; a second fibrous particle; and a binder for binding the first fibrous particle and the second fibrous particle, wherein the first fibrous particles and the second fibrous particles are bound by the binder so as to form a random network structure including pores, the first fibrous particle is a polyester-based fiber including a first polyester-based resin, the second fibrous particle is a polyester-based fiber including a second polyester-based resin, the binder includes a third polyester-based resin, the first fibrous particle has an elongation rate higher than that of the second fibrous particle, and the melting point of the second polyester-based resin is higher than the melting point of the third polyester-based resin.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a method for producing a Fiber Metal Laminate component of an airplane, using a manipulator system with an end effector and a control, wherein at least one metal layer and at least one unhardened fiber layer are being stacked onto each other in a mould in a stacking sequence, wherein each stacking cycle comprises picking up a metal layer or a fiber layer from a supply stack according to the stacking sequence, transporting the layer to the mould, placement of the layer at a deposition surface in the mould and depositing the so placed layer onto the deposition surface. After being picked up from the supply stack and before being deposited onto the deposition surface the layer to be stacked can be deformed by the end effector as to adapt the form of the layer to the form of the deposition surface.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method of designing a plybook (204, 708) for a composite component (402), comprising: defining a component volume (12) corresponding to the composite component (402) to be manufactured; defining a plurality of successive plies (20) of composite material to fill the component volume (12); simulating at least some of the plurality of successive plies (20) of composite material based on an estimate of variable cured ply thickness, wherein the variable cured ply thickness is estimated by: simulating at least a portion of a respective ply (20) of composite material; and estimating a cured ply thickness for the portion of composite material at least partly based on local conditions of the portion. A plybook (204, 708) is defined based on the plurality of simulated plies (20).

Abstract: A system comprises a laser projector, an automated material placement head, and a laser inspection system. The laser projector is configured to project boundary projection line onto a part. The automated material placement head is configured to lay down a course of composite material. The laser inspection system is connected to the automated material placement head and configured to project a laser beam into a laser line parallel to the motion of the automated material placement head in laying the composite material.

Abstract: An arcuate fiber composite plastic preform and a method for the production of curved profiles with any fiber layer structure are disclosed, which include a layered fiber structure with a base and an arcuate outer contour, an inner edge and an outer edge. The fiber layer structure is configured with a first inner area provided with elevations and depressions, a second adjacent central area with no elevations and depressions and a third outer area and provided with radially oriented open recesses. The method of producing curved profiles from fiber composite plastic preforms having any fiber layer structure includes a molding step, whereby the outer area of the preform with wedge-shaped recesses is being compressed while the inner relief-shaped area is being completely stretched thereby flattening the relief.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a support structure in the form of a hybrid component with a base structure and with at least one reinforcement structure, having the following steps: producing the at least one reinforcement structure for each base structure, wherein the at least one reinforcement structure, in particular all of the reinforcement structures, is/are made of a composite material comprising fibers and a matrix using a pultrusion and/or extrusion process, and connecting the at least one reinforcement structure to the base structure such that the at least one reinforcement structure is connected to the base structure in a connection position, and the base structure together with the at least one reinforcement structure forms the support structure.

Abstract: An apparatus for preparation of a continuous composite element formed of reinforcement fibers impregnated with a resin that includes photo-initiators for curing. Reinforcement fibers are pulled through a vacuum chamber (110) and then a vertical impregnation chamber (122) where impregnation with the resin occurs. The elongate composite is then deposited onto a rotating wheel of conformation (140). During rotation, a radiation source (146) such as e.g., LEDs (light emitting diodes) are used to activate the photo-initiators and provide at least partial curing of the resin. From the wheel of conformation, the continuous composite element is passed along a vertical course (148) where additional radiation sources (150) activate the photo-initiators and provided additional curing.

Abstract: A fiber reinforced composite member molding apparatus including a lower mold with a cavity, an upper mold with a core for clamping layered prepreg to the cavity, cartridge heaters for heating the layered prepreg via the lower mold and the upper mold, and cooling medium passages for cooling the layered prereg via the lower mold and the upper mold, the lower mold and the upper mold being brought nearer to each other according to shrinkage of thermoplastic resin contained in the layered prereg during cooling, further includes pins moved into and out of the cavity, cylinders for moving the pins into and out of the cavity, and a controller for causing the pins to project into the cavity to come into contact with and apply pressure to the layered prepreg during cooling. The apparatus can mold a fiber reinforced composite member without producing delamination in a thicker end portion of the layered prepreg without an increase in molding time.

Abstract: In a method for producing a hull wall of a fiber composite sandwich component, shaped bodies of extruded polystyrene hard foam are enveloped with an envelope of fiber composite material with fibers oriented at least bidirectionally. The enveloped shaped bodies have a shape for forming a hull wall and are placed next to each other in a vacuum injection structure on a lower cover layer of fiber composite material. An upper cover layer of fiber composite material is placed on top of the enveloped shaped bodies and the vacuum injection structure is sealed. Matrix material is introduced and distributed in the vacuum injection structure until the fiber composite material of the envelopes and of the upper and lower cover layers is impregnated completely with the matrix material. The matrix material is cured and the fiber composite sandwich component of the hull wall is removed from the vacuum injection structure.

Abstract: A tire sealant composition is provided for sealing punctures in pneumatic tires, particularly in the extreme outer shoulder edge and sidewall, comprising a liquid carrier, latex in an amount between about 0.5 to about 6.0% by weight of the composition, a polysaccharide suspending agent and a particulate material with a particle size of less than 300 ?m. The composition allows for passage through the tire valve without the need for removal of the valve core.

Abstract: A bottle cap comprising a case is provided; and an accommodating hole is axially formed in the case; an inlet pipe is arranged on an external side surface of the case; a limit flange is formed on an inner side surface of the accommodating hole, and the limit flange and an inner side surface of the accommodating hole above the limit flange cooperatively form a first recess; and the bottle cap further comprises a flow path switching element which is rotatably arranged in the first recess; a protruding body is arranged on the bottom of the limit flange, and a first through-hole is formed in the limit flange and the protruding body; and a plug is movably arranged in the first through-hole; The bottle cap of the present application has a simple structure and good practicability.

Abstract: A green tyre has a symmetric profile in radial section having a radially outer tread band, two radially inner beads and two sidewalls each extended from one edge of the tread band to one of the beads. During a moulding and vulcanisation treatment of the green tyre, a movement is imposed to the tread band with respect to the beads along a direction parallel to a rotation axis of the tyre, to obtain a moulded and vulcanised tyre having an asymmetric profile in radial section. A mould for vulcanizing tyres for vehicle wheels is also described, having a tread wall axially asymmetric with respect to a middle line plane of the mould.

Abstract: A body-maker includes a totaling crankshaft including an offset crank, the adjustable eccentric assembly including an eccentric shell assembly. The eccentric shell assembly is operatively coupled to the crankshaft crank. A primary connection rod is operatively coupled to the eccentric shell assembly. A ram assembly is operatively coupled to the primary connection rod. The ram assembly includes an elongated ram. In this configuration, the ram reciprocates over a stroke that is a function of the orientation of the eccentric shell assembly. Further, in an exemplary embodiment, the ram assembly is structured to adjust the range of the ram body stroke through a die pack without substantially decoupling a number of substantial components.

Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the invention comprises an electronically actuated press designed to compress materials in association with processes for manufacturing compressed soaps and bath products. An embodiment of the invention utilizes a DC electric linear actuator. The electronically actuated press produces less noise than pneumatic actuators and air compressors, require no operator adjustment to the pneumatic pressure settings and thereby provide an easier to use tool for the creation of “bath bomb” related products.

Abstract: The invention relates to improvements in tablet manufacturing, particularly in the small scale/bespoke manufacture of tablets. The application describes the mechanism of a motor driven tablet press (10) with biasing means (222) and wherein the angular position of the motor (28) is controllable, the inclusion of load cells (26,234), an improved die mounting (100,300) and die assembly (36?), and improved compaction methods including controlled pauses (75,90) during tablet forming.

Abstract: A bottom heater for use in assembling a container bottom and a sleeve includes a body having a peripheral wall and a heated air passage terminating in an outlet in the peripheral wall. A shape of at least a portion of the peripheral wall defining the outlet is such that heated air exiting the outlet is fluidly attached to an adjacent portion of the peripheral wall after exit because of the Coanda effect.

Abstract: A dunnage production system for producing coiled strips of dunnage includes a supply of strip-like dunnage, a coiler adjacent the supply and rotatable about a coiling axis for coiling a strip of the strip-like dunnage into a coil having a coiled configuration, and a tube aligned with the coiling axis. The tube has an internal diameter sized to receive the coil from the coiler in a discharge direction parallel to the coiling axis. The tube is capable of holding at least one coil in its coiled configuration until it is removed from the tube.