Abstract: Provided is a method for producing stone inlay tesserae for forming a mosaic pattern surface, the method comprises the steps of: providing at least one core made from a natural stone material; providing a mold having an internal surface that defines an internal cavity for accommodating the at least one core, the internal cavity has a volume larger than that of the at least one core, such that an internal space is formed between the internal surface of the mold and the at least one core when the at least one core is placed within the mold; adding a molding composite into the mold to fill the internal space; solidifying the molding composite, thereby forming a hybrid tessera column comprising a stone inlay and an external layer seamlessly around the at least one core; demolding the hybrid tessera column from the mold; and cutting the hybrid tessera column into a plurality of stone inlay tesserae.

Abstract: A device for cleaving a crystalline sample, the device comprises: upper and lower bending elements that are arranged to contact upper and lower surfaces of the crystalline sample and to apply a bending moment on the crystalline sample; a first surface impact element that contacts a first surface of the crystalline sample; a cleaving element that is arranged to impact a second surface of the crystalline sample while the bending moment is applied on the crystalline element; wherein the second surface is opposite to the first side and oriented to the upper and lower surfaces of the crystalline sample wherein the device excludes any second surface alignment element for aligning the crystalline sample by contacting the second surface.

Abstract: A granulating device having a cutting knife head for cutting strands of melt into granules in a granulator housing. A perforated plate with die openings, from which strands of melt is extruded into the granulator housing, projects into the granulator housing. The cutting knife head, which has at least one cutting knife arranged radially on its outer circumference, is driven by a rotating drive shaft. The granulator housing has a first coolant inlet and an outlet for a mixture of coolant and granules. In addition, the granulator housing has a second coolant inlet that is independent of the first coolant inlet and that supplies a coolant flow for direct granule cooling to at least one co-rotating cooling nozzle bore in the cutting knife head through a coolant chamber and a stationary coolant pipe oriented coaxially to the drive shaft.

Abstract: On a foam plastics molding machine, a molding unit, defined by a mold and an interface frame equipped with a number or quantity of plastic molding material and operating fluid inlets, is loaded into a raised window in a fixed frame of the machine by positioning the molding unit in a fixed position on a trolley; positioning the trolley astride a fixed platform; raising the platform so that vertical ribs on the interface frame slidably engage corresponding vertical guides forming part of the machine and on a level with the window; connecting the guides to the ribs; and moving the guides towards the window.

Abstract: A suitable combination of a composition for formation of a resin mold with a pattern and a composition for formation of resin to which the pattern is transferred from the resin mold is found.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for co-extruding multiple polymeric material flow streams into a mold cavity to produce a molded plastic article. At least one interior core stream of a first polymeric material is surrounded by inner and outer streams of at least one other polymeric material. The interior core stream serves as an interior layer of a resultant molded plastic article while the inner and outer streams serve as inner and outer layers, respectively, of the resultant plastic article. The interior core stream is selectively directed to flow into or past a downstream branch channel in a mold cavity. The downstream branch channel branches from a primary channel in the mold cavity at a branch junction. The branch channel defines a protrusion portion of the resultant molded plastic article.

Abstract: A threaded mold decoupling system includes at least one unscrewing assembly rotatably coupled to a mounting plate and disposed in proximity to a threaded core of an injection mold, an elevator assembly having a first elevator element rotatably coupled to the mounting plate and a second elevator element connected to a fixed plate, the fixed plate opposing the mounting plate, and a driving assembly disposed in operative communication with the at least one unscrewing assembly and with the first elevator element of the elevator assembly. The driving assembly is configured to actuate the at least one unscrewing assembly to rotate a molded article about a longitudinal axis of the threaded core and actuate the first elevator element relative to the second elevator element to linearly translate the mounting plate relative to the fixed plate and to translate the molded article along the longitudinal axis of the threaded core.

Abstract: An injection molding machine includes a base; a pair of platens supported by the base, the platens supporting respective mold halves to form a mold; and a part-handling apparatus for holding and treating articles from the mold, the part handling apparatus separate from the mold. The part handling apparatus includes a take-out plate including at least one set of first cooling receivers for receiving and retaining a first set of molded articles from the mold, the first cooling receivers conductively transferring a first amount of thermal energy away from the first molded articles; and a supplemental cooling plate comprising at least one set of second cooling receivers for receiving and retaining the first set of articles; and the second cooling receivers conductively transferring a second amount of thermal energy away from the first molded articles.

Abstract: As an injection screw 2 applies pressure, a holding pressure plunger 22 is moved backward under the pressure of a resin to flow the resin into a holding pressure path 9, and the resin in a resin path 6 is pressurized (primary holding pressure process). A shutoff plunger 12 is closed, and the resin in the resin path 6 and the holding pressure path 9 is pressurized by the holding pressure plunger 22 (secondary holding pressure process). Further, the shutoff plunger 12 is opened, and the holding pressure plunger 22 is moved forward until its tip projects into the resin path 6 to discharge all the resin in the holding pressure path 9 to the resin path 6, whereby the resin beside the injection screw 2 as compared with the shutoff plunger 12 is held with respect to the holding pressure path 9.

Abstract: A co-rotating twin screw extruder for forming fragments is disclosed. The extruder comprises of an intake zone for receiving one or more excipient(s) suitable for oral dosage or one or more excipient(s) suitable for oral dosage along with one or more active pharmaceutical ingredient, a melt zone for softening at least one excipient to form a viscous mass or melt and a fragmenting zone for fragmenting and cooling the viscous mass into cooled fragments and an extruder outlet for recovering the cooled fragments from the extruder.

Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling the moisture content of biodegradable and bioresorbable polymer resin during extrusion above a lower limit that allows for plasticization of the polymer resin melt and below an upper limit to reduce or prevent molecular weight loss are disclosed. Methods are further disclosed involving plasticization of a polymer resin for feeding into an extruder with carbon dioxide and freon.

Abstract: Flexible packaging materials with electrophotographically printed images or information, and processes for preparing such flexible packaging materials are disclosed.

Abstract: A shaping roll for melt extrusion molding used for melt extrusion molding of thermoplastic resin, the shaping roll for melt extrusion molding comprises a metal roll body, a first cylinder, and a second cylinder. The metal roll body has a heat medium passage internally. The first cylinder covers a surface of a middle portion of the roll body part. The second cylinder covers surfaces of both end portions of the roll body part. The first cylinder comprises a first metal material having a thermal conductivity of 40 W/m·K or more. The second cylinder comprises a second metal material having a thermal conductivity of 20 W/m·K or less. The first cylinder and the second cylinder are at least partially joined to each other.

Abstract: In a method, an article of unitary construction is blow molded and integrally provided with a clip for securement to another item. The clip has an arm initially blow molded into an open elevated configuration. The arm is pivotable into closed and open configurations. When closed, the arm is in selectively releasable and secure engagement with a catch on the article. The arm is biased towards the catch. When open, the arm is depressed relative to and biased towards the closed configuration. The open configuration is traversed to secure the article to the item. In the open elevated configuration, the arm is elevated relative to the closed configuration. The arm is preferably a carabiner-type arm. The article is preferably formed of a composition of matter including polyethylene and plastic additives to provide the arm with sufficient pre-built tension to stay in the aforesaid selectively releasable and secure engagement.

Abstract: A method for temperature conditioning thermoplastic preforms for blow molding. The preforms are guided along a chain path in a transport direction by a plurality of transport and handling means through a heating apparatus. In a heating section, the plurality of heating devices are arranged one after another in the transport direction. On at least one side opposite the heating devices, counter-reflectors are provided, which together with heating devices, form a tunnel-like heating area through which the preforms are transported. In an area of the heating section, a concurrently moving counter-reflector is assigned to each perform or each transport and handling means. The counter-reflectors are guided on a circulating reflector path separate from the chain path, which in the area of the heating section runs parallel to the chain path and in at least one area outside the heating section takes a path route deviating from the chain path.

Abstract: A method includes the step placing composite laminate material onto a three dimensional forming tool with an external surface and at least four junctures associated with the external surface. Each juncture is positioned between two adjacent planar surfaces in which each of the two adjacent surfaces extend in a different plane, the junctures converge and each juncture defines a line of direction. The three dimensional forming tool arranged in a two dimensional pattern, has the lines of direction and the two adjacent planar surfaces positioned on opposing sides of each of the at least four junctures are all positioned in a common plane. The line of direction of each of the at least four junctures in the two dimensional pattern converge to a common point. At least one line of direction is not in alignment beyond the common point with another line of direction. Tool apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: A stamping device for base materials includes: a first roller with at least one stamping pattern region at an outer surface thereof; a second roller at a first side of the first roller with a first stamping gap therebetween; a third roller at a second side of the first roller with a second stamping gap therebetween; a first delivery mechanism configured to, when the stamping pattern region rotates to a first position corresponding to the first stamping gap, deliver a base material to a first material-supplying side of the first stamping gap to stamp the base material; and a second delivery mechanism configured to, when the stamping pattern region rotates to a second position corresponding to the second stamping gap, deliver another base material to a second material-supplying side of the second stamping gap so as to stamp the another base material.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including medium-encoded computer program products, for three dimensional print adhesion reduction using photoinhibition include, in one aspect, a method including: moving a build plate in a vat of liquid including a photoactive resin; creating a photoinhibition layer within the liquid directly adjacent a window of the vat by directing a first light through the window into the liquid, the first light having a first wavelength selected to produce photoinhibition; and creating a solid structure on the build plate from the photoactive resin within a photoinitiation layer of the liquid by directing a second light through the window into the liquid, where the photoinitiation layer resides between the photoinhibition layer and the build plate, and the second light has a second wavelength different than the first wavelength.

Abstract: A head is disclosed for use with a continuous manufacturing system. The head may have a housing configured to receive a matrix and a continuous fiber, and a diverter located at an end of the housing. The diverter may be configured to divert radially outward a matrix-coated fiber. The head may also include a cutoff having an edge configured to press the matrix-coated fiber against the diverter.

Abstract: 3-D printers include a transfuse station having at least one roller on one side of the ITB supporting the ITB, and a transmission device on the same side of the ITB. A platen is included that moves relative to the ITB. The ITB electrostatically transfers a layer made up of the different color build materials and the support material to the platen each time the platen contacts the other side of the ITB at the transfuse station (the side of the ITB opposite the transfuse station roller and transmission device) using vibration and charge devices; and this successively forms multiple layers of the build materials and the support material on the platen.

Abstract: A method for removing substrate material from a part produced by a 3-D printer. The method includes providing a housing having a working chamber defined therein. The method further includes providing a spray header disposed along at least a portion of the perimeter of the working chamber. A pump is configured and arranged to convey a fluid at varying pressures through the spray header. Fluid contacts a part inserted into the working chamber and then flows to the bottom of the working chamber to a fluid outlet.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for bonding polymeric parts are disclosed. Specifically, in one embodiment, the polymeric parts are bonded by plastically deforming them against each other while they are below the glass transition temperatures. A method includes: placing a first polymeric part in contact with a second polymeric part; and plastically deforming the first polymeric part and the second polymeric part against each other to bond the first polymeric part to the second polymeric part. Additionally, during the plastic deformation, a temperature of the first polymeric part is less than a glass transition temperature of the first polymeric part and a temperature of the second polymeric part is less than a glass transition temperature of the second polymeric part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plastic-metal hybrid component and to a corresponding method for producing a plastic-metal hybrid component. The production method has the following steps: (i) providing a fiber composite semifinished product based on polyamide, at least one part of the surface of the semifinished product being made of a polymer composition which contains the following: a) 100 wt. % of a polyamide; and b) 0.5 to 20 wt. % of one or more adhesive additives of the formula (I); (ii) providing a metal main part; (iii) optionally pretreating the surface of the metal main part in order to produce functionalities; (iv) introducing the main metal part and the fiber composite semifinished product into a pressing tool and closing the tool; and (v) bonding the fiber composite semifinished product and the metal main part by means of a compression process under the effect of pressure and temperature.

Abstract: An expansion joint design for supporting transfer loads. The system includes an elongated core and at least one longitudinal load-transfer member which are bonded together.

Abstract: A conveyor belt obtained by bonding together conveyor belts to be adhered using an adhesive rubber is provided. The conveyor belts to be adhered include a rubber composition containing an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer, an organic peroxide (X1), and carbon black (Y1), the organic peroxide (X1) being contained in an amount of from 0.011 to 0.020 molar equivalents relative to the ethylene-?-olefin copolymer in the conveyor belts to be adhered. The adhesive rubber includes a rubber composition containing an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer, an organic peroxide (X2), and carbon black (Y2), the organic peroxide (X2) being contained in an amount of from 0.017 to 0.022 molar equivalents relative to the ethylene-?-olefin copolymer in the adhesive rubber. A content ratio (X2/X1) of the organic peroxide (X2) to the organic peroxide (X1) is from 1.20 to 2.00.

Abstract: A method of bonding materials may comprise defining a bond interface between two materials in a cure zone on a surface of an object and heating the bond interface with sound waves. Heating the bond interface may include applying ultrasonic sound waves to the bond interface.

Abstract: A truss-formation apparatus comprising two truss makers and a lateral stage, wherein the truss makers create trusses and each truss maker comprises thermal dies, heaters with temperature sensors, and mandrels; wherein the truss makers form trusses that comprise parallel truss elements and battens; wherein a pultrusion actuator pulls parallel truss elements down along a mandrel; wherein a batten actuator causes a thermal die to rotate around a mandrel forming battens that connect parallel truss elements to one another; and wherein the lateral stage comprises a thermal die and traverses the gap between the parallel trusses forming cross members that connect the trusses.

Abstract: According to some aspects, an additive fabrication device is provided. The additive fabrication device may be configured to form layers of material on a build platform, each layer of material being formed so as to contact a container in addition to the build platform and/or a previously formed layer of material, and may comprise a build platform, a container, and a plurality of mechanical linkages each independently coupled to the container and configured to move the container relative to the build platform.

Abstract: A fabricating device of a three-dimensional (3-D) scaffold comprises a bubble generator, a bubble mixing channel, a coagulating solution channel and a bubble collector. The bubble generator includes a gas channel and a gel solution channel crossing the gas channel. The bubble mixing channel is connected with a first outlet of the bubble generator. The coagulating solution channel is connected with the bubble mixing channel. The bubble collector is connected with a second outlet of the bubble mixing channel.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for dynamically altering the shape of a forming tool for a composite part during forming. An exemplary forming tool includes a main body that holds a first portion of a multi-layer laminate, and a platform that holds a second portion of the laminate aligned with the first portion. The forming tool also includes a biasing device that repositions the second portion with respect to the first portion during forming of the laminate, causing shear stresses between the layers of the laminate.

Abstract: A processing apparatus such as a heating and/or debulking apparatus that may be used to debulk a plurality of uncured composite layers to form an article such as an aircraft component may include a plurality of interconnected smart susceptor heater blankets. The plurality of smart susceptor heater blankets may be connected in series or in parallel, and may be controlled to uniformly heat the component during formation. The plurality of smart susceptor heater blankets may be supported by a deployment system that lowers the plurality of smart susceptor heater blankets toward, and raises the plurality of smart susceptor heater blankets away from, a working surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is an infusion method for the manufacture of a fiber-reinforced composite component with semi-finished textile products in an open molding tool, in which at least one local gas reception space is designed for the reception of volatile substances, such as resin gases and residual air contained in the matrix material and/or in the system, which gas reception space is blocked off from the matrix material by a local semi-permeable membrane; also disclosed is a system for the execution of such a method.

Abstract: In a machine for forming a hollow body, for example a casing of a solid propellant engine, a tensioned and guided belt comprising a layer of adhesive material and a protective strip is fed from a deposit head, supported by a robot and comprising an unwinding device for unwinding the belt, a winding device for winding the strip, a first pressing roller for pressing the strip and the layer of adhesive material and rotatable about an axis thereof orthogonal to the feed path of the belt and a second pressing roller for pressing the adhesive material and the strip, rotatable about an axis thereof forming an angle other than 90° to the feed path and movable in opposite directions in a direction transversal to feed path.

Abstract: A method for producing a fiber composite laminate, including the steps of applying pressure and/or heat to a first preform, which has one or more dry fiber layers and a thermoplastic elastomer, such that the thermoplastic portion of the thermoplastic elastomer completely impregnates the dry fiber layers of the first preform in at least one first region and only partially impregnates the dry fiber layers in at least one second region and, in a thermosetting polymer matrix, impregnating and curing the fiber layers of the second region of the first preform that are still dry and have not been impregnated with the thermoplastic portion of the thermoplastic elastomer.

Abstract: A railroad crosstie (tie) may be fabricated from a composite material including a fiber reinforced polymer shell manufactured by pultrusion or other process, and filled by a suitable material, typically selected from expanded elastomeric polymer (such as polyurethane resin or other polymer), concrete, lightweight concrete formed by conventional aggregate, sand, cement, water, and an ultra light filler such as natural materials, sawdust, beads of expanded polymer such as expanded polystyrene, microspheres of glass or plastic, a recycled wooden tie in conjunction with any of the above, or the like. Fasteners may be driven such as spikes, threaded, such as screws, lag screws, spreading screws, rivets, or the like into apertures, pilot holes, or directly into fill absent apertures therein.

Abstract: A laser processing apparatus capable of imparting heat sealing properties to a biaxially stretched polyester film through a method having high efficiency and high safety. The laser processing apparatus includes a laser oscillator, where a film formed of a single layer of a biaxially stretched polyester or a laminate containing a layer of a biaxially stretched polyester on the surface is irradiated with laser light emitted from the laser oscillator, to impart heat sealing properties to a region of the film irradiated with the laser light. The laser processing apparatus may include an optical element which shapes a spot profile of the laser light into a predetermined profile, and may also include a film mounting part which mounts the film.

Abstract: A loader device includes a support pedestal movable over a range of longitudinal travel along a longitudinal axis, a support carriage movably mounted to the support pedestal, a loader actuator, and a dismount actuator. The support carriage is movable over a range of vertical travel along a normal axis, which is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The support carriage has a support arm adapted to support a tire casing. The loader actuator and dismount actuator are respectively adapted to selectively move: (1) at least a portion of a tire casing supported upon the support carriage in a loading direction along the longitudinal axis off of the support arm onto the expandable rim hub and (2) at least a portion of a tire casing supported upon the expandable rim hub in an opposing unloading direction off of the expandable rim hub and onto the support arm of the loader device.

Abstract: Method, process and plant for building tires for vehicle wheels wherein: in a service position of a carcass structure building line, a forming drum is associated with a pair of support elements including a first support element and a second support element; the forming drum is moved, associated with the pair of support elements, in a deposition line in the carcass structure building line; and the forming drum is transferred from the deposition line to a subsequent work station of the carcass structure building line.

Abstract: A carcass ply is built on a forming drum by application of a plurality of strip-like elements by the steps of: setting a width of these strip-like elements, setting a width of the overlapped part between two adjacent strip-like elements, setting a fitting diameter of the forming drum by calculating a corresponding extension of a radially external laying surface, and calculating a whole number of strip-like elements to be applied. The whole number of drip-like elements is applied by rotating the forming drum around a geometric rotation axis thereof, and applying pairs of strip-like elements by means of a first laying unit and a second laying unit located close to opposite portions of the forming drum relative to the geometric rotation axis.

Abstract: A method of forming a higher density bale of waste paper from two or more lower density bales of waste paper includes positioning the lower density bales intact and in side-by-side relationship with respect to each other, moving them to a compression zone, and compressing the bales together in the compression zone to form a higher density bale. The higher density bale can then be strapped to maintain its higher density configuration and shape. Thus, a larger tonnage of waste paper in bales can be loaded into a shipping container for transport. A rebaler for carrying out the method includes side feed and side retrieval of bales, significantly improving over traditional top feed machines.

Abstract: A detection unit for detecting a press position and a load at the press position; an input/storage unit for inputting and storing a value serving as a reference for determining a bend point in a relation between the press position and the load at the press position; a slope calculation unit for calculating a slope of the load based on the press position and the load at the press position, which have been detected; and a bend-point determination unit for determining a point, at which the calculated slope of the load exceeds the value serving as the reference for determining the bend point, as the bend point are provided.

Abstract: A lined pipe or fitting includes an outer layer containing high density polyethylene, and an inner layer containing a blend of poly(phenylene ether), polystyrene, and, optionally, a hydrogenated block copolymer. Relative to corresponding pipes and fittings made from high density polyethylene alone, the lined pipes and fittings exhibit improved resistance to chlorine and chlorine derivatives.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composite part with an inserted metal plate, the composite part including: a first metal plate; a sheet of reinforced fiber layer folded around the metal plate; a first connection hole disposed in the reinforced fiber layer and exposing a section of the metal plate; and a resin impregnating the reinforced fiber layer and integrally adhering the first plate and the reinforced fiber layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a decorative sheet (20A) that has at least one of visual solidity and solidity by a sense of touch. The decorative sheet (20A) includes a picture pattern layer (2) formed on a sheet base material (1), a first front surface protecting layer (3a) formed on the picture pattern layer (2), a second front surface protecting layer (4a) partially formed on the first front surface protecting layer (3a), and a third front surface protecting layer (5) partially formed on the second front surface protecting layer (4a). The first front surface protecting layer (3a) and the second front surface protecting layer (4a) have different glosses. The third front surface protecting layer (5) coats an area 75% or less of the second front surface protecting layer (4a). The third front surface protecting layer (5) has a thickness four times or more of a thickness of the second front surface protecting layer (4a).

Abstract: A three-dimensional sticker is disclosed that includes a body. The body has the following components: a rigid main sheet constructed from a thermoformable plastic layer, and a flexible/stretchable ink layer adhered the main sheet. Additionally, the body may employ an adhesive layer comprising a repositionable adhesive adhered to the rigid main sheet and a thermoformable release liner detachably adhered to the adhesive layer. The body is thermoformed into a three-dimensional shape with an anchor region and an elevated region. The anchor region is substantially planar and defines an anchor plane, and the elevated region is outside of the anchor plane. The adhesive layer and release liner may be present in the anchor region and elevated region. Additionally, the three-dimensional sticker may comprise a multi-part construction wherein the parts can be separated from each other for easier transport and installation.

Abstract: A curable composite material having high z-direction electrical conductivity. The curable composite material includes two or more layers of reinforcement carbon fibers that have been infused or impregnated with a curable matrix resin and an interlaminar region containing at least conductive nano-sized particles, e.g. carbon nanotubes, and a light-weight carbon veil. According to another embodiment, the interlaminar region further contains polymeric toughening particles. Methods for fabricating composite materials and structures are also disclosed.

Abstract: A graphene sheet and a method of manufacturing the graphene sheet are provided. The method includes: growing a graphene sheet on a graphene growth support by applying carbon sources and heat to the graphene growth support, the graphene growth support including a carbonization catalyst; and forming at least one ripple on the graphene sheet by cooling at least one of the graphene growth support and the graphene sheet, wherein the graphene growth support and the graphene sheet have different thermal expansion coefficients.

Abstract: An electric connection is provided, and has a first copper (Cu) layer, a second Cu layer, and a composite metal layer disposed between the first Cu layer and the second Cu layer. The composite metal layer has 0.01 wt. %?gallium (Ga)?20 wt. %, 0.01 wt. %?copper (Cu)?50 wt. %, and 30 wt. %?nickel (Ni)?99.98 wt. %. Moreover, a method of manufacturing the electric connection is provided, and has the steps of: (1) providing a first Cu layer and a second Cu layer; (2) forming a first Ni layer on the first Cu layer; (3) forming a second Ni layer on the second Cu layer; (4) forming a Ga layer on the first Ni layer; and (5) keeping the second Ni layer in contact with the Ga layer and carrying out a thermo-compress bonding therebetween to form the electric connection.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rubber metal laminate comprising metal, an adhesive layer and a perfluoroelastomer layer, the perfluoroelastomer layer being formed from a vulcanizate layer of a blend comprising 2 to 10 parts by weight of a vinylidene fluoride-chlorotrifluoroethylene copolymer, based on 100 parts by weight of a perfluoroelastomer. The rubber metal laminate of the present invention can effectively improve the interlayer adhesion of the perfluoroelastomer to the metal and pockmarked surface (the state that crater-like irregularity is formed) of the perfluoroelastomer layer laminated on the metal.

Abstract: A coated article includes a low emissivity (low-E) coating having at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver, gold, or the like, and at least one high refractive index layer of or including titanium oxide and at least one additional metal. A doped titanium oxide layer(s) is designed and deposited in a manner so as to be amorphous or substantially amorphous (as opposed to crystalline) in the low-E coating, so as to better withstand optional heat treatment (HT) such as thermal tempering and reduce haze. The high index layer may be a transparent dielectric high index layer in preferred embodiments, which may be provided for antireflection purposes and/or color adjustment purposes, in addition to having thermal stability.