Abstract: A method of printing a part using an additive manufacturing system includes identifying a part or parts to print and orienting a digital representation of the part(s) in a build volume. A digital representation of porous support structures for the part(s) is generated to form a digital representation of a part block of the part(s) to be printed. In the part block, a porosity of the support structure increases as a distance from an outer surface of the part increases within the print volume. The digital representation of the part block, including the part(s) and porous support structures, is sliced for printing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multilayer composition comprising a surface layer comprising a thermoplastic polymer A and a substrate layer comprising a polymeric composite material based thermoplastic (meth)acrylic matrix and a fibrous material as reinforcement. The multilayer composition is suitable for mechanical or structured parts or articles with a decorative surface aspect. The present invention concerns also a manufacturing process for multilayer mechanical or structured parts or articles and three-dimensional mechanical or structured parts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tape, comprising at least one layer comprising a. endless fiber in an total amount of at least 40 volume % as compared to the total volume of the layer and b. a thermoplastic matrix comprising one or more polyamides containing one or more aliphatic monomeric units, c. and optionally heat stabilizer, flame retardant, colorant, lubricant, mold release agent, UV stabilizer, impact modifier, laser absorbing additive as well as combinations thereof; wherein the one or more polyamides have a CH2-ratio of at least 5.

Abstract: Ply layups and methods for forming composite components are provided. For example, a method for forming a composite component comprises laying up a plurality of composite plies to form a composite ply layup; partially processing the composite ply layup to form a green state layup; machining the green state layup; assembling the green state layup with one or more sub-assemblies; and processing the green state layup and the one or more sub-assemblies to form the composite component. In an exemplary embodiment, the composite component is a turbine nozzle airfoil. Another exemplary method comprises laying up a plurality of composite plies to form a composite ply layup; compacting the composite ply layup to form a green state layup; machining the green state layup; assembling the green state layup with one or more sub-assemblies; and processing the green state layup and the one or more sub-assemblies to form the composite component.

Abstract: A layup system for use in forming a composite layup structure from a plurality of plies of composite material, wherein an outermost ply of composite material has a removable film adhered thereto. The system includes a robotic device and an end effector coupled to the robotic device. The end effector includes a layer of compressible material configured to compress the plurality of plies of composite material together when positioned over the composite layup structure. The end effector further includes a first suction device configured to grip the removable film adhered to the outermost ply of composite material. The robotic device is configured to translate the end effector relative to the composite layup structure such that the removable film is peeled from the outermost ply of composite material while the first suction device grips the removable film.

Abstract: In a method for producing a fiber composite component by vacuum injection, a fiber composite semifinished product is arranged in a component chamber of a tool. A vacuum chamber is arranged adjacent to the component chamber. The vacuum chamber is separated from the component chamber by a separation material. Component chamber and vacuum chamber are sealed relative to the tool environment by a gas-tight and matrix-material tight cover material. Vacuum is applied to the vacuum chamber and a matrix material is introduced into the component chamber. The matrix material is cured and the finished fiber composite component is removed from the component chamber. The separation material separating the vacuum chamber from the component chamber has a pore size between 0.4 ?m and 30 ?m and provides a matrix material-slowing action but is not matrix material-tight.

Abstract: A method for molding a flame-retardant bending beam integrated with a three-dimensional (3D) nylon air duct and a production mould thereof are provided. The method includes steps of: (1), producing the 3D nylon air duct; (2), selecting a flame-retardant carbon fiber pre-impregnated material; (3), laminating the pre-impregnated material and pre-molding; and (4), curing and molding composite material.

Abstract: A method for mar manufacturing a semifinished product or part is disclosed in which a metal support embodied as a metal sheet or blank is covered with at least one prepreg containing a thermally cross-linkable thermosetting matrix with endless fibers, the thermosetting matrix of the prepreg is pre-cross-linked by means of heating, and the metal support covered with the pre-cross-linked prepreg is formed into a semifinished product or part by means of deep drawing or stretch deep drawing. In order to enable plastic deformation in fiber-reinforced regions of the metal support, it is proposed that during the pre-cross-linking of the thermosetting matrix of the prepreg, its matrix is transferred into a viscosity state that is higher than its minimum viscosity and prior reaching its gel point, the prepreg is formed together with the metal support.

Abstract: A preform tool (30) for shaping uncured composite material, including a central section having a mold surface (40) corresponding to a surface of the desired component shape, and at least a first side section (34) detachably connected to the central section and having a support surface extending as a continuation of the mold surface, and a cover (36). The junction between the mold and support surface is located along an edge of the desired component shape. The cover is movable between an engaged position in proximity of the mold surface for retaining the composite material, and a disengaged position located further away from the mold surface than in the engaged position. Also, a method of shaping composite material includes conforming composite plies to the mold surface, disengaging each side section from the central section and trimming the excess composite material extending laterally from the mold surface.

Abstract: A composite structural article (100) includes a polymeric body (35) having a first major surface (24) and an opposing second major surface (22) and a rib element (30) extending away from the first major surface. A reinforcing member (10) is embedded within a free end portion (34) of the rib member (30). The reinforcing member includes an elongated polymer rod having a rod length and a plurality of co-extending continuous fibers (20), embedded and distributed within the elongated polymer rod. The fibers are under tension and may have a helical or twisted configuration along the rod length.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for manufacturing a 3D item (10) with a fused deposition modeling 3D printer, the method comprising (a) providing a thermoplastic material (20), wherein the thermoplastic material (20) comprises a first polymer (21) of the semi-crystalline type, wherein the first polymer (21) has a glass temperature (Tg) and wherein the thermoplastic material (20) has a melting temperature (Tm); generating in a generation stage an intermediate 3D printed item (110) by printing the thermoplastic material (20), wherein the thermoplastic material (20) is heated to a temperature equal to or above the melting temperature (Tm), while maintaining during printing an ambient temperature (Ta) to the intermediate 3D printed item under construction below the glass temperature (Tg); and generating in an annealing stage said 3D item (10) by heating the intermediate 3D printed item (110) equal to or above the glass temperature (Tg).

Abstract: A damaged glass surface restoring tool comprises a replaceable, hermetically sealed container of glass fluid restoring substance aligned within a vacuum chamber perpendicularly to the glass surface. A method of restoring a damaged glass surface creates a vacuum in a chamber aligned over a crack in the glass and applying to the crack a glass restoring substance before being exposed to external air in a straight line path of application.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments generally relate to extruding multiple layers of micro- to nano-polymer layers in a tubular shape. In particular, the aspects of the disclosed embodiments are directed to a method for producing a Bragg reflector comprising co-extrusion of micro- to nano-polymer layers in a tubular shape.

Abstract: A surface sheet which is to constitute a surface layer and a core sheet which is to constitute a core layer are prepared. A plurality of ridges is formed on the core sheet, and the surface sheet is bonded such that the surface sheet covers the plurality of ridges, thereby forming compression layer-forming portions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus of handling tyres. The method includes: —generating a first relative motion between a detecting line (4) and a tyre (100) for acquiring the position of a first edge (106) of a tyre (100) with respect to a reference (5); —generating a second relative motion between said detecting line (4) and said tyre (100) and acquiring the position of a second edge (107) of said tyre (100) with respect to said reference (5); —positioning a gripping device and gripping said tyre (100) on the basis of the positions of said first and second edge (107) with respect to said reference (5).

Abstract: A composite lining element for a tire mould comprises first and second bodies 12, 14 which are able to mould, at least in part, the one same tread pattern in a tread of the tire and each delimiting an exterior moulding surface 12b, 14b and an opposite interior surface 12a, 14a. The composite lining element further comprises at least a means 16 of assembling the first and second bodies. The interior surfaces 12a, 14 of the bodies are kept by the means of assembling at least locally in a separated position that creates an interior space 22.

Abstract: A device according to various embodiments for preparing wet grain can include at least a first screw configured to receive wet grain. A second screw receives the wet grain from the first screw. At least one of a compressing element and a dehydrating element is included with at least one of the first screw and the second screw to cause a physical property change to the wet grain.

Abstract: Pressing and compacting apparatus comprising a support body, a presser mean pivoted to the support body, an actuation member connected to said presser mean and configured to move the presser mean toward/away from the support body, and a detection device associated to the presser mean to detect the angular position of the presser mean.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of flexible containers of the type comprising a lower base and four side faces comprising supplying a W-shaped folded web determining an inverted “V” shaped bottom, with a central fold being distinguished, and the steps of inserting folded sheets between the opposite walls of the W-shaped web so that, at least, one bonding portion of each folded sheet is attached to the opposite walls and to the bottom of the web in the shape of an inverted “V”, and to bond these folded sheets to the web at said bonding portion or portions to determine dividing walls on the web prior to performing transverse cuts on the web to individualise a container, the cuts being distanced so that each container includes, at least, two of said dividing walls that will form respective side walls on each container.

Abstract: A method for three-dimensionally forming a resin packaging member. The resin packaging member is heated to a temperature not higher than the Vicat softening temperature of the packaging member, and then compression shaping is conducted at a temperature not lower than room temperature and not higher than the Vicat softening temperature so as to form a three-dimensionally shaped portion with a large protrusion.

Abstract: The embossing device for fine embossing of packaging material has a set of embossing rolls with female embossing and male embossing rolls, in each case the structural elements (ML1) of the female embossing roll (M1) and the structural elements (PL1) of the male embossing rolls (P1) being assigned to each other, and the structural elements of one of the rolls being produced independently of the structural elements of the other rolls. At least one structural element (ML1; PL1) of at least one roll (M1, P1) is provided on its bottom surface (B1) and/or surface (S1) and/or side surfaces and/or in its immediate surroundings with light-scattering elements (DM1, D1), the height (H) of which is 10 ?m to 150 ?m. As a result of the use of light-scattering elements with small dimensions, the contrast of the structural elements can be increased substantially, by which means the overall aesthetic image is improved considerably.

Abstract: A sheet heating apparatus include a first heating plate, a second heating plate, a joining member, a heating section, and a guide member. The first heating plate has a first heating surface curved in a convex shape. The second heating plate has a second heating surface curved in a convex shape. The joining member integrally joins the first heating plate and the second heating plate together such that the first heating surface and the second heating surface face outward. The heating section heats the first heating plate and the second heating plate. The guide member guides a sheet such that the sheet comes into contact with the first heating surface and the second heating surface.

Abstract: There is provided a binding member. An upper toothed part having projections and recesses for forming irregularities in a bundle of recording materials. A lower toothed part having projections and recesses for forming irregularities in the bundle of recording materials and forming a pair with the upper toothed part. In at least one of the upper toothed part and the lower toothed part, in a cross section shape of the toothed part, the recesses of the toothed part have depressed areas depressed from virtual lines which are extensions of inclined surfaces of the toothed part.

Abstract: There is provided a binding member. The binding member includes an upper toothed part having projections and recesses for forming irregularities in a bundle of recording materials; and a lower toothed part having projections and recesses for forming irregularities in the bundle of recording materials and forming a pair with the upper toothed part. In at least one of the upper toothed part and the lower toothed part, in some of parts of inclined surfaces of the toothed part which form the recesses, second curved surfaces having the centers of curvature on the opposite sides of the inclined surfaces to the centers of curvature of first curved surfaces which form the recesses are formed.

Abstract: Disclosed is an internal tube in tanks, in particular in motor vehicle fuel tanks, comprising a fluid duct that is surrounded by a tube wall. The tube wall is composed of at least three layers, an outer layer being based on an aromatic polyamide. A polyamide-based intermediate layer as well as an aromatic polyamide-based inner layer are provided. The tube has a total wall thickness of 0.5 to 3.5 mm.

Abstract: A layer for directing a hydraulic fluid includes a first fluoropolymer, a first crosslinker, and an anti-static additive. The anti-static additive includes a portion of discrete carbon nanotubes and a dispersing binder. The dispersing binder is the same as or different than the first fluoropolymer. The first fluoropolymer is present in an amount greater than 30 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the layer. The layer may be included in a layered tube. In addition to the layer, the layered tube also includes an outer layer. The outer layer includes a second fluoropolymer, which is the same as or different than the first fluoropolymer and the dispersing binder. The second fluoropolymer polymer is present in an amount greater than 30 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the outer layer.

Abstract: A method of fastening an edge structure to a construction element includes providing the construction element, being a planar structure with with two cover regions and a middle region between the cover regions; providing the edge structure being continuously extended, the edge structure having contact surfaces with a thermoplastic material shaped to lie against the cover regions in an outer surface of the construction element, and, opposite the contact surfaces, a coupling-in surface for coupling energy into the edge structure; coupling energy into the edge structure and pressing the contact surfaces against the cover regions until at least a portion of the thermoplastic material is liquefied and pressed into the cover regions; and repeating or continuing the steps of coupling and pressing until the edge structure is attached to the building element at a plurality of discrete locations or over an extended region along an edge of the construction element.

Abstract: There is provided a barrier film including a barrier layer having two opposing major surfaces, wherein the barrier layer comprise buckling deformations and non-buckling regions; a first organic layer in direct contact with one of the opposing major surfaces of the barrier layer; a second organic layer in direct contact with the other of the opposing major surfaces of the barrier layer; and a substrate in direct contact with the first organic layer or the second organic layer.

Abstract: A decorative print member and a display device including the decorative print member are provided. The decorative print member includes a base layer, a first decorative print pattern disposed on the base layer, and a shielding layer disposed over the first decorative print pattern. The first decorative print pattern includes a first decorative print layer disposed on the base layer, and a second decorative print layer disposed on the first decorative print layer. The shielding layer covers upper and side surfaces of the second decorative print layer, and a side surface of the first decorative print layer protrudes outwardly from the side surface of the second decorative print layer and a side surface of the shielding layer.

Abstract: An optically anisotropic layer obtained by curing a liquid crystal composition containing a photopolymerizable liquid crystal compound, wherein a ratio of the photopolymerizable liquid crystal compound in the optically anisotropic layer is 25% by weight or less, and absorption values of the optically anisotropic layer satisfy specific relationship, the values being at local maximum absorption wavelengths for polarized light parallel to an orientation direction of the optically anisotropic layer and at local maximum absorption wavelengths for polarized light perpendicular to the orientation direction of the optically anisotropic layer within each of a first wavelength range of 230 nm or more and less than 300 nm and a second wavelength range of 300 nm or more and 400 nm or less.

Abstract: A face sheet comprising a first layer and a second layer secured together. The first layer comprising a thermoplastic material and the second layer comprising a thermoset material.

Abstract: At least some aspects of the present disclosure feature a bonding layer including a support layer and discrete adhesive patches disposed on one or both sides of the support layer. At least some aspects of the present disclosure feature a flexible display using a bonding layer including discrete adhesive patches.

Abstract: A pure wood connection structure, having pure wood units, self tapping screws, a first pure wood edge sealing unit and a second pure wood edge sealing unit; an upper side and a lower side of each pure wood unit are provided respectively with a contraction slit, and are applied with wood adhesives; in each pure wood unit, the self tapping screws are screwed into the pure wood unit from the contraction slit on the upper side, through the contraction slit on the lower side, and down into the upper side of an adjacent pure wood unit, so that the upper side of each pure wood unit is connected with the lower side of a corresponding adjacent pure wood unit; all the pure wood units are likewise mutually connected one adjacent to another to form a board structure.

Abstract: The invention discloses electric conductor combined by composite conductor and its manufacturing method; the electric conductor forms interface with same or different characteristics among each layer contact surfaces with same or different properties, such as mixture, crystals, alloy, oxysome, etc. When it is electrified, it produces kinds of same or different current effect, such as skin effect, eddy current, ring current, magnetic effect, heat effect, crowding effect, or combined effect which combines each above-mentioned effect; it will play special role and effect if applied on reserved equipment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an organic silicone resin aluminum base copper clad laminate and preparation method thereof. The aluminum base copper clad laminate comprises sequentially a copper foil layer, an insulation layer and an aluminum plate layer, wherein, the insulation layer is prepared from an organic silicone resin composition, and the organic silicone resin composition comprises the following components in parts by weight: 100 parts of an organic silicone resin, 40-100 parts of a vinyl-terminated silicone oil, 0.0001-0.5 parts of a catalyst, and 0.00001-0.1 parts of an inhibitor. By adopting an organic silicone resin as a substrate polymer, the electrical insulation and heat resistance functions of the aluminum base copper clad laminate are improved. Moreover, the vinyl-terminated silicone oil as reactive diluent can effectively reduce brittleness of a silicone resin, improving the toughness of the organic silicone resin composition.

Abstract: Provided is a light reflector that can achieve high light intensity. The light reflector includes a base material made of a polyester resin composition and a light reflection layer provided on the base material, wherein the polyester resin composition contains calcium carbonate having an average particle diameter of 0.1 to 0.3 ?m.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a multilayer assembly, to a process for the manufacture of said multilayer assembly, to a pipe comprising said multilayer assembly and to uses of said pipe in various applications.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing an apron board of a high-speed rail equipment cabin using a composite material is disclosed. The material includes aramid fiber honeycomb, PET foam, 3K twill carbon fiber flame retardant prepreg, unidirectional carbon fiber flame retardant prepreg, glass fiber flame retardant prepreg, aramid flame retardant prepreg, and 300 g/m2 single component medium temperature curing blue epoxy adhesive. The process includes manufacturing an apron main plate (3); manufacturing apron-board trim strips (1, 2), wherein there are two apron-board trim strips (1) and two apron-board trim strips (2); and obtaining the apron board through the apron main plate (3) and the apron-board trim strips (1, 2), wherein the two apron-board trim strips (1) are respectively stuck at two opposite sides of the apron main plate (3), the two apron-board trim strips (2) are respectively stuck at another two opposite sides of the apron main plate (3).

Abstract: A composite includes a component and a glass or glass ceramic material. The component has a first coefficient of expansion ?1 and the glass or the glass ceramic material has a second coefficient of expansion ?2. The glass or the glass ceramic material has a surface with a thickness and thickness differences (TTV) within the surface, and thickness fluctuations (LTV). The composite has a residual stress in the glass or the glass ceramic material (WARP), and a geometric and material-physical degree of compatibility KG?4.

Abstract: A laminated glazing includes at least a first glass sheet of soda-lime-silica type, a second glass sheet which is thinner than the first glass sheet and a polymeric interlayer located between the two glass sheets, in which the second glass sheet is a glass of aluminosilicate type including the following oxides within the ranges of contents by weight defined below: SiO2 between 60.00 and 68.00%; Al2O3 between 2.80 and 7.80%; Na2O between 10.00 and 15.80%; MgO between 4.90 and 10.10%; K2O between 4.80 and 9.70%; B2O3 between 0 and 3.20%; and CaO between 0 and 1.00%.

Abstract: A laminated vehicle windshield containing internal luminous information, includes a first glazing, a lamination interlayer, a second glazing and peripheral exterior and interior masking layers. The interior masking layer is discontinuous and includes one or more first discontinuities that form a first sign. The windshield also includes a first curved organic-light-emitting-diode device to illuminate the first sign.

Abstract: A composite pane is presented. The composite pane includes an outer pane and an inner pane that are bonded to each other via an intermediate layer. The composite pane further includes a light-diffusing glass fiber that is suitable for emitting light by diffusion via its side wall along its extension length. According to one aspect, the glass fiber is arranged, in sections, between the intermediate layer and the outer pane, and is arranged, in sections, between the intermediate layer and the inner pane. According to another aspect, the glass fiber is routed through an opening in the intermediate layer.

Abstract: An electromagnetic wave absorption material comprises: fibrous carbon nanostructures; and an insulating material, wherein a content C of the fibrous carbon nanostructures when a content of the insulating material is 100 parts by mass is 5 parts by mass or more and 15 parts by mass or less, or, in the case where the fibrous carbon nanostructures are fibrous carbon nanostructures that exhibit a convex upward shape in a t-plot obtained from an adsorption isotherm, the content C is 0.3 parts by mass or more and 0.8 parts by mass or less, and the electromagnetic wave absorption material absorbs an electromagnetic wave in a frequency domain of more than 20 GHz.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for rehabilitating or repairing waste water system components or the like comprising a spray-applied, multi-layer liner which seals the components and imparts structural integrity. The liner comprises a first moisture barrier layer, a foam layer and a second moisture barrier layer. A primer may be applied where desired. Typically, the first and second moisture barrier layers are made of the same material for forming a skin on both sides of the foam layer. The combination of the foam layer and the two moisture barrier layers imparts structural strength and rigidity to the cured liner.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, compositions and structures for laminated films. In one example embodiment, disclosed is a structure and composition, which includes a printable coating receptive to electrophotographic ink, an optionally oriented film having a coating side and a laminating side, wherein the printable coating is applied to the coating side, and a substrate dry-laminated to the laminating side.

Abstract: Barrier assemblies including ultrathin barrier laminates and methods of making the barrier assemblies are provided. A barrier assembly includes a thermoplastic polymer skin layer having opposite first and second major surfaces, and a barrier stack coated on the first major surface of the thermoplastic polymer skin layer to form an integral protective layer having a thickness no greater than about 0.5 mil (about 12.7 microns). The removable carrier film has a major surface releasably attached to the second major surface of the thermoplastic polymer skin layer. In some cases, the removal of the carrier film results in ultrathin barrier laminates.

Abstract: Multi-layer films for making bags for containing flowable materials, in particular to large bags for dairy products. The multi-layer films have an outer and an inner sealant layer and a core layer and optionally, an interposed layer positioned between the outer sealant layer and the core layer and between the core layer and the inner sealant layer. The outer and inner sealant layers contain an ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer composition and the intermediate layer optionally contains this interpolymer composition.

Abstract: Laminated film structure comprising at least one first film having a thin ceramic or metal coating, being laminated to a second film and whereby the laminated film structure is based on polyethylene only, i.e.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a carton that satisfies the needs of storing, transporting, and protecting a non-dairy composition from being contaminated by outside elements. The carton comprises a paperboard assembly with a liner that is waterproof, and a non-dairy composition that is housed inside of the paperboard assembly. In one preferred embodiment, a dispenser is affixed to the paperboard assembly. In one preferred embodiment, the carton is in the shape of a cuboid. The present invention also relates to a method of packaging a non-dairy composition comprising inserting the composition into a carton and sealing the carton so that the contents are sterile.

Abstract: A moisture-absorbing sheet including a hygroscopic molded article containing a resin component and a hygroscopic agent, wherein (1) calcium oxide-based particles having a specific surface area of 0.5 m2/g to 20 m2/g and an average particle diameter of 0.5 ?m to 50 ?m are included as the hygroscopic agent; (2) a fibrillated fluororesin is included as the resin component; and (3) the sheet has: (a) a weight increase ratio of 1% or less after being allowed to stand for 2 hours in an atmosphere at a temperature of 20° C. and a relative humidity of 65%; and (b) a weight increase ratio of 5% or more after being allowed to further stand for 36 hours after being allowed to stand for 36 hours in an atmosphere at a temperature of 20° C. and a relative humidity of 65%.