Abstract: Described herein are injection molded containers and methods for in-mold labeling of the containers. More specifically, injection molded laboratory or medical containers such as centrifuge tubes, cryogenic tubes, blood collection tubes, sample holding tubes, and sample storage tubes, and methods for their mass production with in-mold labels is described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a test cell for mixing a liquid. The test cell comprises an interior space for receiving the liquid and a running rail, which is formed in the interior space, for a ball, wherein the running rail is formed by two projections which project into the interior space from opposite side walls of the test cell. According to the invention, the running rail has a straight section and is deflected upward at both ends. In the test cell according to the invention, a high filling level can be achieved with a low quantity of liquid, this being advantageous for optical measurements. The invention also relates to a measuring method using the test cell.

Abstract: A microfluidic centrifuge device for solution exchange and separation. The device includes a curved fluidic channel, a first inlet and a second inlet in fluid communication with a proximal end of the curved fluid channel, and a first outlet and a second outlet in fluid communication with a distal end of the curved fluidic channel. The curved fluidic channel has dimensions sufficient to direct a first subset of the microparticles to the first outlet by Dean drag and a second subset of the microparticles to the second outlet by inertial force.

Abstract: Disclosed herein a microfluidic device for assessing liver function.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a microfluidic device, which comprises distinct, parallel levels, including a first level and a second level. It further includes: a first microchannel, a second microchannel, and a node. This node comprises: an inlet port, a cavity, a via, and an outlet port. The cavity is formed on the first level and is open on a top side. The inlet port is defined on the first level; it branches from the first microchannel and communicates with the cavity through an ingress thereof. The outlet port, branches to the second microchannel on the second level. The via extends from the bottom side of the cavity, down to the outlet port, so the cavity may communicate with the outlet port. In addition, the cavity comprises a liquid blocking element to prevent an aqueous liquid filling the inlet port to reach the outlet port.

Abstract: A microfluidic device includes at least one substrate formed of one or more silicon wafers. The substrate includes an inlet for receiving a continuous phase fluid; an inlet for receiving a dispersed phase fluid; and a plurality of channels. The plurality of channels are in fluid communication with both the inlet of the continuous phase fluid and the inlet of the dispersed phase fluid. The substrate further includes a plurality of droplet generators configured to produce microdroplets. Each of the droplet generators are in fluid communication with the plurality of channels. Additionally, the substrate includes one or more outlets for delivery of the microdroplets. The number of the plurality of droplet generators is more than two greater than a number of the one or more outlets for delivery of the microdroplets.

Abstract: A sensor system comprises a permselective medium positionable to contact the fluid in the microchannel, an arrangement of electrodes arranged to generate an electric field across the permselective medium, an ion concentration sensing system having a sensing element configured to provide sensing signals indicative of a local ion concentration pattern, and a signal processor for analyzing a sensing signal received from the ion concentration sensing system to determine at least one flow parameter characterizing the flow.

Abstract: A method of performing an optical measurement of an analyte in a processed biological sample using a cartridge is provided. The cartridge is operable for being spun around a rotational axis. The method comprises: placing the biological sample into a sample inlet; controlling the rotational rate of the cartridge to process a biological sample into the processed biological sample using a fluidic structure; controlling the rotational rate of the cartridge to allow the processed biological sample to flow from the measurement structure inlet to an absorbent structure via a chromatographic membrane, and performing an optical measurement of a detection zone on the chromatographic membrane with an optical instrument. An inlet air baffle reduces evaporation of the processed biological sample from the chromatographic membrane during rotation of the cartridge.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a microfluidic device. The device includes an input microchannel, a set of m distribution microchannels, a set of m microfluidic modules and a set of m nodes. The m microfluidic modules (m?2) are in fluidic communication with the m distribution microchannels, respectively. The one or more nodes of the set of m nodes branch from the input microchannel, and further branch to a respective one of the set of m distribution microchannels. In addition, a subset, but not all, of the nodes are altered. The nodes of the set of m nodes have different liquid pinning strengths. As a result, the extent in which a liquid passes through one or more of the m microfluidic modules varies based on the different liquid pinning strengths, in operation. Additional sets of nodes may be provided to allow liquid to pass through ordered pairs of modules.

Abstract: An electrowetting on dielectric (EWOD) device includes a first substrate assembly and a second substrate assembly spaced apart to define a channel between them; an input port in fluid communication with the channel, the input port defining an input well for receiving a fluid for inputting into the channel; and a control port in fluid communication with the channel, the control port defining a control well for receiving a fluid and having a seal that seals the control port in a sealed state in which fluid is restricted from entering the control well from the channel. When the seal is pierced, the control port is placed in an unsealed state permitting fluid to enter the control well from the channel. The electrowetting force may be manipulated to remove the dispensed droplets via an exit port. Multiple cycles of fluid input/droplet manipulation/fluid extraction may be repeated to perform complex reaction protocols.

Abstract: Disclosed is a microfluidic system based on an artificially structured acoustic field, comprising a microcavity and a ultrasonic emission device, wherein the microcavity is used to accommodate a solution containing particles, the ultrasonic emission device is used to emit ultrasound, and characterized in further comprising a phononic crystal plate placed in the microcavity, wherein the phononic crystal plate has an artificial cycle structure, and is used to modulate the acoustic field so as to control the particles. Also disclosed is a method of controlling microfluid particles based on an artificially structured acoustic field. In the particular embodiments, since a microcavity, an ultrasonic emission device and a phononic crystal plate are comprised, the ultrasonic emission device is used to emit ultrasound, and the phononic crystal plate has an artificial cycle structure, and is used to modulate the acoustic field so as to control the particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of acoustic waves for the manipulation and sorting of particles and cells. In an embodiment, there is provided a microfluidic device for manipulating a particle in a fluid suspension, the device comprising: (a) a substrate; (b) a channel defined in the substrate, the channel having an inlet for receiving the fluid suspension and an outlet for discharging the fluid suspension; and (c) an acoustic source configured to deliver a travelling surface acoustic wave transverse the flow of the fluid suspension in the channel, wherein the acoustic source is an interdigital transducer (IDT), the IDT comprises a plurality of concentric circular arcs having a tapered end directed at the channel, and the tapered end has an aperture of between 4 ?m and 150 ?m. In an alternative embodiment, the device comprises a second channel disposed intermediate the first channel and the acoustic source wherein the first and second channels are connected by a pumping channel.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that enable the magnetophoretic separation of magnetic particles using Dean flow in curved fluidic channels. In some example embodiments, a magnetic microparticle solution and a buffer solution are injected into a proximal region of a curved fluidic channel, and channel and fluidic parameters are selected to achieve solution exchange via Dean flow, such that the lateral positions of injected laminar fluid streams are inverted in a distal region of the channel. An applied magnetic field gradient is employed to retain the magnetic microparticles proximal to a channel side wall during the solution exchange process, such that magnetic microparticles are separated into the buffer solution. Various example device configurations are disclosed, including example configurations including one or more additional fluidic components for the further processing of separated magnetic particles.

Abstract: Methods and systems for manipulating drops in microfluidic channels are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a multi-functional microfluidics device capable of isolation of nucleic acids, purification of nucleic acids, performance of Polymerase Chain Reactions (PCRs), in situ hybridization of nucleic acids, fluorescent signal detections and the like. The apparatus comprises an integration of a plurality of reagent chambers, a sample input, a reaction chamber, a detection chamber, and a waste chamber; wherein the plurality of reagent chambers is fluidly connected to the reaction chamber, and is configured to store a plurality of reagents; wherein the sample input is fluidly connected to the reaction chamber, and is configured to receive a sample; wherein the waste chamber is fluidly connect to the reaction chamber and is configured to receive a reaction waste from the reaction chamber.

Abstract: Provided is a cell screening method, by which only target cells can be treated in a subsequent step. Disclosed is a cell screening method, including a step of sorting out target cells from a plurality of cells into a first tray 19 in which a plurality of containers 17 are arranged into an array shape; a step of imaging the cells that have been sorted out into the containers 17; and a step of separating the containers 17 containing the sorted cells from the first tray 19 and redisposing the containers 17 into a second tray 119 based on an image captured in the step of imaging.

Abstract: Provided herein are pipette tip racks, and in particular, pipette tip rack plates that restrict lateral displacement of pipette tips loaded therein.

Abstract: A drive mechanism for an inertia cone crusher having a drive transmission to rotate an unbalanced mass body within the crusher and to cause a crusher head to rotate about a gyration axis at a tilt angle formed by an axis of the crusher head relative to the gyration axis. A torque reaction coupling is positioned in the drive transmission between the mass body and a drive input component and is elastically displaceable and/or deformable. In particular, the torque reaction coupling is configured to: i) transmit a torque from the drive input to the mass body and ii) to dynamically displace and/or deform elastically in response to a change in the torque resultant from a change in the tilt angle of the crusher head so as to dissipate the change in the torque to the drive transmission.

Abstract: A torque reaction pulley for an inertia cone crusher having an elastically deformable component responsive to a change in torque through the drive transmission of the crusher due to rotation of an unbalanced weight within the crusher.

Abstract: The invention relates to a comminuting machine such as a crusher, a mill, or the like, wherein the material to be comminuted is guided through a gap which is formed between at least one wear layer attached to a component of the comminuting machine and a counter surface and the extension of which varies as the wear of the at least one wear layer progresses. The invention is characterized in that in order to determine the wear occurring on the wear layer and/or in order to determine the effective extension of the gap between the wear layer and the counter surface, a radar antenna is provided which is oriented towards the corresponding counter surface. The radar antenna comprises an antenna region and a wear part which is paired at least with the wear layer region provided for a permissible wear and which shortens as the wear layer wears down.

Abstract: An apparatus for treating leather waste includes: a main body having an inlet and an outlet; a sorting unit rotatably installed in the main body and comprising a plurality of treatment parts having processing components to sort leather inserted into the main body through the inlet; and a power unit configured to rotate the sorting unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a small food cutting and blending device, including: a container with an open upper end, and a knife rest component inside the container; a surface cover component mounted at the upper end of the container in a detachable manner and provided with a handle that is located at the upper end of the surface cover component and has a through hole communicated with the inner chamber of the container; a gear component having at least one transmission gear and connected under the container in a fixed manner for driving the knife rest component; a chassis with one circle of teeth arranged circumferentially on the inner wall of the chassis; the teeth being engaged with the at least one transmission gear so that the chassis is connected under the container and can rotate relative to the container. The small food cutting and blending device provided by the present invention can rotate under various kinetic energies, adding fun to cooking.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for melting aluminum and recycling black dross, including an aluminum melting furnace responsible for melting aluminum scraps in molten aluminum and a black dross recycling device responsible for recycling black dross generated when the aluminum scraps are melted in the molten aluminum.

Abstract: An improved process and apparatus for separating organics and inorganics from waste material with a specific object of preparing the separated organic fraction for the production of biogas or other methods for diverting organics from landfills. Waste material, such as municipal solid waste or source-separated organic waste (SSO), is subjected to a first separation treatment that separates organic and inorganic waste components. The apparatus includes a hopper to receive contaminated organic waste from different sources, a vertical separator that separates the inorganics from the organics by creating a vortex effect in a stationary filtration drum by which the solid contaminants (paper, plastic, metals) are blown in a spiral pattern upwards and removed from the top, while the organic fraction is removed from the bottom. Such apparatus is improved through novel methods to reduce or eliminate blockages and their associated downtime, and to increase the efficiency of the separation process.

Abstract: An arrangement for controlling a comminution process having a grinding circuit, includes an imaging system measuring 3D reconstruction measurement data for three-dimensional reconstruction of incoming ore; a particle size analysis equipment measuring particle size data for calculation of the particle size characteristic value of outgoing ore; an ore characteristics data calculation block receiving a particle size distribution profile of incoming ore and a particle size characteristic value of the outgoing ore, the particle size distribution profile being calculated and/or reconstructed from the 3D reconstruction measurement data for three-dimensional reconstruction, and the particle size characteristic value being calculated based on the measured particle size data, the ore characteristics data calculation block calculating ore characteristics data based on the particle size distribution profile and the particle size characteristic value; and a control block controlling the grinding circuit based on the calcu

Abstract: A classifier and concentrator sluice apparatus with recirculating water in a self contained unit for classifying, concentrating, and washing rocks, minerals, gems, and ore. The unit includes a water reservoir and water circulation system in a drum or a barrel or other container. The barrel includes an open top end and a water circulating pump and water supply lines for circulating water from the reservoir into a basin containing a colander having a selected mesh for separating aggregates by size. The tails including suspended solids and waste aggregate accumulate in the bottom of the tub for disposal.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing fluids are described. In various aspects, a fluid processing system may include a magnetic assembly that includes a plurality of magnetic structures configured to generate a magnetic field gradient within a fluid container. The magnetic structures may be formed as a plurality of electromagnets configured to be individually actuated by a controller. Each of the electromagnets may generate a magnetic field within the fluid container. The electromagnets may be differentially actuated to create a magnetic field gradient within the fluid container to agitate, mix, or otherwise influence magnetic particles disposed within the fluid container. Activation of the electromagnets of an electromagnetic structure may generate a magnetic field gradient that influences magnetic particles in an x-y direction.

Abstract: Methods for separating particles in a ferrofluid, along with apparatus for performing the same, are provided. The method may include introducing the ferrofluid through a separation tube; applying a magnetic field to the separation tube such that a fluid constriction is created within the tube that leads to a density gradient in the fluid with a maximum value (dmax) at some region along the tube; and introducing a plurality of particles into the ferrofluid within the separation tube such that particles having densities greater than dmax flow through the ferrofluid.

Abstract: An ion generating device, a method for manufacturing an ion generating device, and an air conditioner are provided. The ion generating device may include a discharge electrode that generates ions, and a power supply that applies power to the discharge electrode. The discharge electrode may include a support formed of a conductor, and a discharge pin formed to protrude from a surface of the support and having a tip. The discharge pin may include nickel (Ni).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the separation of at least one hydrophobic or hydrophobized material from a dispersion comprising said at least one hydrophobic or hydrophobized material and at least one second material. The process according to the present invention comprises the steps (A) to (D) which are described herein.

Abstract: A hydrocyclone separator for classifying solid material in liquid suspension is disclosed. The hydrocyclone separator comprises a head part having an inlet conduit, a conically tapered separation part, an adjustable apex discharge port, and a tail pipe. According to the invention the adjustable apex discharge port comprises an abrasive-resistant resilient body in which an apex orifice port is arranged, and an adjustment sleeve configured to circumferentially enclose the resilient body, which sleeve has a tapered conical surface configured to abut an outer surface of the resilient body, and which sleeve is arranged for axial displacement to thereby vary the size of the apex orifice port.

Abstract: A nozzle assembly for use in liquid-dispensing system, the nozzle assembly including: a body configured to receive a pipe; and the pipe, an end of the pipe being mounted on the body. The pipe includes multiple lumens correspondingly terminated in multiple orifices such that a liquid is escapable from each lumen through the corresponding orifice and is thereby dispensable from the nozzle assembly. The pipe has a first flow-capacity to supply a first volume of the liquid at a first flow-rate and at a first pressure. Each orifice and corresponding lumen has a second flow-capacity to supply a second volume of the liquid at a second flow-rate and at a second pressure.

Abstract: A compressed air distributor which is mounted on a spray gun, comprising: a compressed air inlet pipe disposed within a spray gun body, an annular gas supply pipe, an adjustment screw plug, a screw, an adjustment nut, an adjustment knob, a groove, and an adjustment through hole; wherein the center line of the adjustment through hole is eccentrically disposed on the axis line of the adjustment screw plug; wherein the bottom surface of the adjustment screw plug is coupled to an enclosed base having a connecting passage communicating with the annular gas supply pipe; when the adjustment screw plug is rotated, the adjustment through hole can be communicated with the connecting passage or sealed by the enclosed base. The compressed air distributor has a simple structure, low manufacturing cost, and is able to flexibly adjust the size of the spraying flow.

Abstract: The washing nozzle for washing an inside of the machine tool with fluid includes a base portion having a tubular passage inside thereof, a supply port through the tubular passage, and a rotary member rotatable about an axis parallel to a surface on which the base portion is mounted, the rotary member having inside thereof a nozzle jet port and a nozzle flow passage allowing communication between the tubular passage and the nozzle jet port, wherein the jet port is formed so that fluid jetted from the jet port of the rotary member hits the surface on which the base portion is mounted and the jet of the fluid causes the rotary member to rotate about the parallel axis.

Abstract: Provided in certain embodiments herein are gas controlled electrospray systems and processes for manufacturing depositions, such as thin layer films. In some embodiments, processes and systems provided herein are suitable for and configured to manufacture uniform depositions, such as having uniform thickness.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a holder. The holder includes a main body, the main body including an interior surface and an exterior surface, a film that extends around at least a portion of the circumference of a first end of the main body and covers an opening of the first end of the main body, and a sheet including a first surface and a second surface, the second surface opposed to the first surface, the first surface operably attached to the seal at at least one point, the sheet configured to extend a distance along an interior of the main body from the first end towards a second end, wherein at least a portion of the first surface of the sheet contacts the interior surface of the main body, and wherein a liquid composition contacts a second surface of the sheet.

Abstract: Some pressure washers include units for introduction of detergents and other chemicals into the water stream; however, it is desirable to obtain sterilized cleaning water without them, such that use in, for instance, food preparation processes can be implemented. With a sufficiently high temperature super-heated water stream, all process equipment, including pipework, that comes into contact with sterile process materials, can be cleaned, de-greased and sterilized both with the spray jet using water alone whilst not contributing endotoxins, microbial contamination or particles. Merely raising the temperature of water in a conventional pressure washer could cause components to fail, if they were not designed to operate at such high temperatures. In the present invention, the pump (25) supplies a relatively low volume of water at a relatively high pressure to the boiler (13), allowing the boiler (13) to heat that volume of water to a relatively high temperature.

Abstract: A trigger-type liquid ejector includes an ejector main body and a nozzle member. The ejector main body includes a vertical supply pipe, an ejection barrel and a trigger mechanism; and the trigger mechanism includes a main piston and a main cylinder. In the trigger-type liquid ejector, the ejector main body includes a connection tube, a closing-off plug, a reservoir cylinder, a reservoir plunger and a reservoir valve, and the ejection barrel extends forward from the reservoir cylinder.

Abstract: A pump for dispensing a fluid product, able to be mounted on a container of the flexible tube or rigid flask type, includes a variable-volume metering chamber at least partly defined by a membrane deformable between an initial state in which the volume of the metering chamber is maximum and a deformed state in which the volume of the metering chamber is minimum. The pump also includes a valve for admitting the fluid product to the metering chamber. The pump further includes a valve for discharging the fluid product from the metering chamber. Finally, the pump includes means for opening and closing the admission and discharge valves. Notably, the pump consists of a single molded piece.

Abstract: A liquid container comprises an upper part having an open bottom, a lower part having an open top, the lower part detachably coupled to the upper part under the upper part, and a cap detachably coupled to the lower part over or under the lower part, the cap having a flange formed along a lower outer circumference thereof, wherein a container opening/closing means coupling the upper part with the lower part, the container opening/closing means including a first opening/closing means or a second opening/closing means, wherein the first opening/closing means includes a bendable part attached to a lower side portion of the upper part and an upper side portion of the lower part, and wherein the second opening/closing means includes a hinge structure configured to open or close the upper part and the lower part with respect to each other.

Abstract: The pump actuator head includes a base cap adapted for mounting on a container neck portion and provided with a central hole and a nozzle rotatably mounted on the base cap along an X-axis, and being movable between an operable or open position and an inoperable or closed position. The nozzle has a hollow cylinder centered along the X-axis, having a lower part inserted into the central hole of the base cap, and is provided with a guiding protrusion axially extending from the peripheral wall of the cylinder. The nozzle also has a dispensing nose extending from the cylinder and defining a dispensing channel. The base cap includes means provided in the inner face of the base cap for limiting or slowing the rotation of the nozzle. Finally, the guiding protrusion interferes with the means for limiting and for slowing down the rotation of the nozzle when turning the nozzle.

Abstract: A system for painting an interior wall of housing is disclosed. The system includes a semi-automatic painting robot 106 and a user device 104. The semi-automatic painting robot 106 includes a microprocessor 304, a servo drive module 306, a DC motor drive module 316, a magnetometer 312, a distance sensor module 318, a first servo motor 708, a second servo motor 714, a spray gun 710, and a belt driven linear actuator 804. A user device 104 captures one or more images of the interior wall to be painted, processes and sends the one or more images to the microprocessor 304 in co-ordinates of the interior wall. The microprocessor 304 receives the co-ordinates and performs the operations of painting on the interior wall using one or more painting strokes. The user 102 may control the semi-automatic painting robot 106 with the user interface present in the user device 104.

Abstract: Provided is a mobile fragrance discharge device. The mobile fragrance discharge device includes a body configured to be movable; a storage mounted to the body and configured to store a fragrance material; a discharge portion configured to connect to the storage and to discharge, to an outside of the body, at least a portion of the fragrance material supplied from the storage; a location detector configured to detect a location or a travel route of the body; and a controller configured to determine a discharge characteristic of the fragrance material based on location information or travel route information of the body and to control the discharge portion to discharge the fragrance material based on the determined discharge characteristic.

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to an apparatus for holding a workpiece under tension while one or more operations are performed on the workpiece, the apparatus comprising: a frame; a first spindle rotatably coupled to the frame; a first coupler configured to couple the first spindle to a first end of the workpiece; a second spindle rotatably coupled to the frame; and a second coupler configured to couple the second spindle to a second end of the workpiece; wherein a distance between the first and second couplers is adjustable to hold the workpiece under tension between the couplers while the one or more operations are performed, and wherein the workpiece can be rotated with the couplers relative to the frame about a common axis of rotation extending between the couplers. Some embodiments relate to a system comprising a controller for controlling rotation of the workpiece. Embodiments also relate to processes comprising holding a workpiece under tension while performing one or more operations on the workpiece.

Abstract: The powder coating system according to the invention for coating workpieces with coating powder has a coating cubicle (3) and a cyclone separator (5), the coating cubicle (3) being connected to the cyclone separator (5) via a residual powder pipe (4). The cyclone separator (5) comprises in its inlet region an outlet tube (23) in which there is disposed a guide apparatus (50) that has multiple blades (51). These are designed so that the air vortex (28) impinging on the blades (51) can be deflected into a vertical air stream (30).

Abstract: An adjustable escutcheon assembly is provided which can be installed flush against a ceiling or wall where a water supply pipe exits the ceiling or wall at various angles. The assembly includes a ball fitting having an aperture for receiving the water supply pipe exiting the wall or ceiling, a retainer which bears against and is adjustable with respect to the ball, and an escutcheon mountable to the retainer. During installation, the retainer and escutcheon can be angled with respect to the ball in order to allow flush installation of the retainer and escutcheon against a ceiling or wall at a variety of angles.

Abstract: An agricultural sprayer system includes a solution circuit including solution lines and a fluid pump to pump a solution from the solution tank through the solution lines to the spray nozzles; an air circuit including air lines and a source of compressed air to selectively introduce air pressure into the solution circuit; and a control system including a controller configured to control flow of the solution and the compressed air. The controller is configured to perform a spray cycle in which, during a primary portion, a control valve is controlled to isolate the air circuit from the solution circuit so that the solution is pumped by the fluid pump from the solution tank to the spray nozzles, and in which, during an air pressure application portion, the control valve is controlled so that the solution is forced through the solution circuit by the compressed air.

Abstract: An improved cleaner for paint spray guns in use on an assembly line comprises a vessel having an inlet, a drain and a port for receiving an atomizer of a spray gun. An impeller is rotatably mounted within the vessel in fluid communication with the inlet. The impeller has an offset cleaning nozzle for projecting a cleaning spray towards the port, a rotational nozzle for projecting a rotational spray to effect rotation of the impeller. The impeller also has an independently controlled central nozzle cleaning nozzle. The cleaner has an air wipe down for removing excess solvent from the atomizer of the spray gun as it leaves the cleaner following a wash cycle. The cleaner comprises a helical flushing means and a solvent purge assembly to clean the inner walls of the vessel. An air and solvent separation fitting provides improved solvent drainage efficiency.

Abstract: A liquid droplet production apparatus comprising a separable perforate membrane (44), a means for supplying liquid to one side of the membrane, an actuator (41) for vibrating a membrane, so that the vibration causes liquid droplets to be ejected from the other side of the membrane, in which a magnetic force is used to connect the actuator to the membrane so that the vibration can be transmitted, wherein the magnetic force is generated by one or more arrays of magnets (43), eventually on a substrate (42), each array containing either a plurality of magnets or at least one magnet having a multiple pole configuration.

Abstract: Arrangements described herein include coating application systems and methods for controlling such systems. The system can include an application end configured to be operatively connected to a robot arm. The application end can include one or more nozzles to dispense a coating onto a workpiece. The application end can further include one or more brushes to brush a portion of the coating dispensed onto the workpiece. The brush can be moveable between a retracted position and a deployed position. In some arrangements, the systems can include a cleaning tool to remove excess coating from the brush after brushing.