Abstract: In a method of aligning an upper and a lower changeable tool (2, 10, 18) in a device for processing, e.g., sheets of paper, provision is made that with the aid of at least one digital camera (50, 51), the upper changeable tool (2) is aligned with a sheet that has been moved in and the lower changeable tool (18) is aligned relative to the upper changeable tool (2) after the sheet has been moved out.

Abstract: A line and method for the production of covered cardboard boxes are disclosed. The line includes a conveyor unit including a belt and a conveyor actuator that drives the belt intermittently in an alternating sequence of movements and stops. A feed unit individually feeds covering blanks from a reservoir to the conveyor unit in a sequence of feed instants. An erecting machine folds box blanks into corresponding boxes. A positioner individually positions the boxes from the erecting machine, in alignment on corresponding covering blanks disposed on the belt of the conveyor unit. A gluer spreads glue on one face of the covering blanks. A covering machine folds the covering blanks into contact with their respective boxes to cover the boxes. A control unit connected to the feed unit adjustably sets a phase displacement of the feed instants relative to the sequence of stops of the belt.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a pipe comprising at least one layer at least comprising, preferably consisting essentially of (or being made of), a tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) copolymer comprising from 0.8% to 2.5% by weight of recurring units derived from at least one perfluorinated alkyl vinyl ether having formula (I) here below: CF2?CF—O—Rf??(I) wherein Rf is a linear or branched C3-C5 perfluorinated alkyl group or a linear or branched C3-C12 perfluorinated oxyalkyl group comprising one or more ether oxygen atoms, said TFE copolymer having a melt flow index comprised between 0.5 and 6.0 g/10 min, as measured according to ASTM D1238 at 372° C. under a load of 5 Kg [polymer (F)]. The invention also pertains to use of said pipe in heat exchangers and in downhole operations including drilling operations.

Abstract: A panel including a surface sheet formed from a first material, and a body layer to which the surface sheet is adhered generally parallel to the body layer, wherein the body layer has a thickness greater than a thickness of the surface sheet, the body layer has a density less than a density of the surface sheet, and wherein the panel includes a side edge portion adhered along at least one edge of the panel.

Abstract: A vehicle interior panel includes an engraved image at a decorative side of the panel. The image is produced by selectively removing a film layer from a compression molding to expose an underlying surface of a substrate layer in a desired pattern. The substrate layer is formed from a composite material including natural fibers. A laser beam is configured to remove the film layer and to cauterize the natural fibers along the pattern. The cauterization has an anti-aging effect on the natural fibers by increasing color stability and water resistance of the exposed composite material.

Abstract: A display substrate and a display device are provided. The display substrate includes a display area located inside the display substrate and a barrier layer, located between the display area and a substrate edge of the display substrate, wherein the barrier layer includes at least two rows of first hole sections arranged alternately on a direction from the display area to the substrate edge, each row of the first hole sections includes at least two first hole sections arranged alternately on an extending direction of the substrate edge, wherein a projection of the first hole sections of the adjacent rows on the extending direction of the substrate edge overlaps each other. By practice of the disclosure, the extending of the crack could be effectively avoided, so the product yield could be improved.

Abstract: A composite cloth includes a fabric sheet and at least one functional film. The fabric sheet has opposite first and second surfaces and defines a plurality of micropores extending through the first and second surfaces. The at least one functional film is bonded to the first surface of the fabric sheet, conforms the first surface of the fabric sheet and is formed with a plurality of vacuum-molded protrusions extending into corresponding ones of the micropores. The at least one functional film has at least one functional component.

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 composite hydrophobic insulation textile with glass fibers and a first fluoropolymer. The first fluoropolymer and the glass fibers are interspersed with one another with sufficient uniformity to render the composite hydrophobic insulation textile as hydrophobic insulation and is temperature stable up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit.

Abstract: A composite cushioning structure comprising: a three dimensional random loop layer comprising a plurality of random loops arranged in a three dimensional orientation formed from a polyolefin polymer; and a viscoelastic polyurethane foam layer having an air flow of at least 6.0 ft3/min as measured according to ASTM D3574, Test G and a resiliency of less than or equal to 20%, as measured according to ASTM D3574 Test H.

Abstract: Provided are a flexible electromagnetic shielding sheet and an electronic device having the same. The flexible electromagnetic shielding sheet includes: a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape having an electrically conductive adhesive layer on one surface thereof; a fiber web adhered to the electroconductive adhesive layer and formed by accumulating fibers; a metal layer formed on at least one surface of the fiber web to shield electromagnetic waves; and an insulating film bonded to the fiber web on which the metal layer is formed. Further, the pressure-sensitive adhesive tape includes: a fiber-accumulating type substrate formed by accumulating a plurality of fibers and having a plurality of pores; and an electrically conductive adhesive layer formed on either surface of the fiber-accumulating type substrate, and made of an electrically conductive adhesive material filled in the plurality of pores and electrically connected to the fiber-accumulating type substrate by an applied pressure.

Abstract: A magnetic recording medium according to a first technique includes an elongated substrate having a first surface and a second surface, a first reinforcing layer disposed on the first surface, a second reinforcing layer disposed on the second surface, an adhesion suppressing layer disposed on the second reinforcing layer, and a recording layer disposed on the first reinforcing layer or the adhesion suppressing layer.

Abstract: A window member according to an embodiment of the inventive concept includes a first base member having a first thickness, a first impact absorbing layer disposed on one surface of the first base member and having a storage modulus less than that of the first base member and a second thickness, a first hard coating layer disposed on the first impact absorbing layer, and a second hard coating layer disposed on the other surface that is opposite to the one surface of the first base member. Here, a ratio of the second thickness to the first thickness is equal to or greater than about 1.0 and equal to or less than about 1.67. The first base member is bent with respect to a bending axis extending in one direction.

Abstract: A laminate excellent in thermal insulation performance is provided. Specifically provided is a laminate including a heat storage layer (1) containing a polymer (1) whose enthalpy of fusion observed within a temperature range of 10° C. or higher and lower than 60° C. in differential scanning calorimetry is 30 J/g or more; and a thermal insulation layer (2) whose thermal conductivity is 0.1 W/(m·K) or lower.

Abstract: A multi-layered laminate is described along with methods of making and/or using the same. The laminate may be thermally or ultrasonically laminated and have a bond pattern including a plurality of bond points having an area of about 0.5 mm2 to about 2.5 mm2 (e.g., about 1 or 1.6 mm2) and at least a portion of the bond points in the plurality are separated from each other (in the horizontal and/or vertical direction) by 6 mm to about 25 mm. The laminate may be useful in medical applications.

Abstract: There is provided a thermal transfer sheet having satisfactory peelability when a transfer layer is peeled off without being affected by a peeling environment when the transfer layer is peeled off. A thermal transfer sheet 100 includes a substrate 1 and a transfer layer 10 provided on one surface of the substrate 1, in which the peeling force in a stable period is in the range of 4.6 g/cm or more and 23 g/cm or less when the transfer layer 10 is peeled off at a peeling temperature in the range of 30° C. or more and 70° C. or less and at a peeling angle of 90° while the surface of the transfer layer 10 on the side opposite to the substrate 1 is made to serve as a peeling interface.

Abstract: A film is mated with a paper to form a space therebetween. The film is made of plastics material. Separation of the paper from the film can provide access to an article stored in the space provided between the paper and the film.

Abstract: A multi-layered film comprising at least 3 layers is provided. When a 5 layered film is provided, the film includes a first outer layer having 80% to 100% by weight of one or more polyolefins, a first tie layer having from 5% to 100% by weight of the first tie layer of one or more functionalized polyolefins, a core layer having from 75% to 100% by weight of the core layer of polylactic acid, a second tie layer having from 5% to 100% by weight of second tie layer of one or more functionalized polyolefins, and a second outer layer having from 80% to 100% by weight of the second outer layer of one or more polyolefins, wherein the first tie layer layer is disposed between the first outer layer and the core layer the second tie layer is disposed between the core layer and the second outer layer.

Abstract: A multilayer structure includes: a base material made of an iron-based metal material; a nitride layer that is provided on a surface of the base material through a nitriding treatment performed to the base material; an intermediate layer provided on a surface of the nitride layer; and a DLC layer provided on a surface of the intermediate layer. The intermediate layer is made of Si3N4, and the DLC layer has a thickness of 2 ?m to 10 ?m.

Abstract: An article including a magnetic-containing layer having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first; a first reflector layer external to the first surface of the magnetic-containing layer; a second reflector layer external to the second surface of the magnetic-containing layer; a first selective light modulator layer external to the first reflector layer; a second selective light modulator layer external to the second reflector layer; a first absorber layer external to the first selective light modulator layer; and a second absorber layer external to the second selective light modulator layer; wherein at least one of the first and second selective light modulator layers comprises at least one of a curing agent, and at least one coating aid is disclosed. Methods of making the disclosed article are also disclosed.

Abstract: A power storage device packaging material includes at least a substrate layer, a metal foil layer having an anticorrosion treatment layer on one or both sides thereof, and a sealant layer in this order. In the packaging material, the sealant layer includes a propylene-based branched polymer-containing layer that contains a propylene-based branched polymer having branched chains.

Abstract: A composite switchable pane array, having: a first pane; a second pane, and an intermediate layer arranged therebetween, wherein the intermediate layer has at least one first thermoplastic polymer film and one second thermoplastic polymer film, and an SPD film arranged therebetween; and an edge sealing arranged in the outer edge region of the intermediate layer, containing a polyimide (PI) and/or polyisobutylene (FIB).

Abstract: A glazing, and in particular an automotive glazing, includes a laminated glazed element including an exterior glass sheet, an interior glass sheet and a plastic interlayer sheet that is located between the two glass sheets and including at least one light-emitting diode that is located under a peripheral edge of the interlayer face of the exterior glass sheet, wherein the emitting face of the light-emitting diode is located facing at least a part of the edge face of the interior glass sheet and wherein the glazing includes a profiled bead including an exterior lip an interior lip and a body, with the body being located a distance away from, and not in contact with, the emitting face of the light-emitting diode.

Abstract: There is provided an interlayer film for laminated glass with which double images in laminated glass can be considerably suppressed.

Abstract: A core layer is provided which is suitable for a multilayer composite that includes at least one cover layer and the core layer. The cover layer is arranged so as to at least partially cover the core layer and be fixedly connected thereto. The multilayer composite includes the core layer, the core layer having layers which have corrugated wooden elements. The corrugated wooden elements are arranged in an oriented manner in at least one layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a medical packaging film containing a laminate of a first layer formed of a no-antistatic agent-containing thermoplastic resin formation layer; a second layer formed of a polymer antistatic agent-containing thermoplastic resin formation layer containing a potassium ionomer in an amount of C wt % (10<C<30); and a third layer formed of the thermoplastic resin formation layer, and the laminate provides an amount of a water-elutable alkali component being at most 0.01 mmol equivalent per g in total of 1 cm2 pieces, and in which the fist layer has a thickness of L1 m, and the second layer has a potassium ionomer concentration of C?2 vol % and a thickness of L2 m, satisfying the formula 2?L1?(5×L2×C?2)/100+5.

Abstract: This invention relates to inner-plies for bulk-bags that surprisingly offer not only high thermal resistance, but also high flex-crack resistance. This invention also relates to such bulk-bags made for packaging of flowable materials, aseptic or otherwise, and the process for improving their flex-crack and thermal resistance. Preferably, the packaging is aseptic. More specifically, the inner-ply of the invention comprises a resin blend comprising the Exceed® XP resin; an LDPE resin or an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer (EAO copolymer); or a blend of said LDPE resin and said EAO copolymer, with flex-crack resistance improved in both machine direction and transverse direction, in conjunction with an improved thermal resistance. Thus, in addition to possessing good flex-crack resistance, the bulk-bags can withstand steam sterilization and/or aseptic packaging conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-layer, preferably co-extruded, plastic film with improved modulus properties, which is suitable, in particular, for producing three-dimensionally shaped articles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a disposable container of fibrous board comprising a bottom (3) and an upward mantle (2) heat-sealed thereto. The material for both the bottom and the mantle is a polymer coated fibrous board, in which the coating covers at least the inner surfaces of the container. According to the invention the material comprises a fibrous board base (8) such as paperboard or cardboard, an extruded inner coating layer (9) of a blend of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP), and an extruded outer coating layer (10) of polypropylene-olefin copolymer (PP-c). The inner coating layer (9) secures adhesion with the board base (8) and the outer coating layer (10) is for liquid-proof heat-sealing between the bottom (3) and the mantle (2) of the container. The container is in particular a microwave ovenable cup or food tray.

Abstract: A laminated body and a formed body formed by hot pressing the laminated body are provided. The laminated body includes a reinforcing material, a first matrix, and a second matrix located between the first matrix and the reinforcing material. The second matrix is bonded to the first matrix and the reinforcing material. The first matrix includes a first polymer. The second matrix includes a second polymer. The second polymer is a polymer formed by modifying the first polymer with a functional group.

Abstract: Provided is a surface-metalized polymer article comprising a polymer component having a surface, a first layer of combined multiple graphene sheets and an optional conductive filler (e.g. metal nanowires or carbon nanofibers) coated on the polymer component surface, and a second layer of a plated metal deposited on the first layer, wherein the multiple graphene sheets contain single-layer or few-layer graphene, and wherein the multiple graphene sheets and conductive filler are bonded to the polymer component surface with or without an adhesive resin. In certain embodiments, this article is selected from a vehicle component, an electronic appliance, an electronic device, a food packaging film or bag, a protective clothing, an antistatic film or bag, a susceptor in microwave cooking, a blanket, an anti-reflection accessary, a toy, a product label, a mailer, a sports card, a greeting card, a solar control window film, or a stamping foil.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laminate material having a polyester film and a web of polyester fibers cohesively bonded directly thereto, such that portions of the fibers are bonded to the polyester film and portions of die fibers are free from the polyester film. The invention may also include a glass reinforced polymer layer formed on the laminated facer where the polymer of the glass reinforced polymer layer is commingled with the nonwoven of the laminated facer. The laminate may further include a second polymer layer having a thickness joined to the fiber layer and/or a layer of hot melt adhesive applied to the poly ester fibers. Also presented is a composite material having a polyester film, a layer of polyester fibers bonded to the second polymer layer; a second polymer layer joined to the polyester film; and a glass reinforced polymer layer formed on the laminated facer, where the polymer of the as reinforced polymer layer is commingled with the nonwoven of the laminated facer.

Abstract: A multilayer body comprising a sealing layer (A) comprising a thermoplastic resin, an oxygen absorption layer (B) comprising a thermoplastic resin and iron powder, and an oxygen barrier layer (D) having oxygen barrier properties, the layers being laminated in a described order, wherein at least one of the sealing layer (A) and the oxygen absorption layer (B) comprises an ionomer as the thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, a lamination apparatus for laminating object members may comprise: a movable body portion; a guide portion for guiding the body portion; and a rotating portion for rotating an outer surface of the body portion according to the motion of the body portion.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to an assembly and process for preparing affixing tape. The disclosure also relates to an affixing assembly and process using the prepared tape. The tape can be used, for example, to affix plastic items to mailing pieces. The assemblies and processes disclosed herein provide for added throughput, less down time, higher quality of parts and production control.

Abstract: A method of forming a coating can include: preparing a substrate surface with adherent characteristics; and/or applying at least one non-carbon-based topological insulator to the substrate surface to provide a topological insulator layer on the substrate surface. The at least one non-carbon-based topological insulator can have one or more of selected optical transmittance, selected thermal conductivity, selected electrical conductivity, or selected electrical resistivity.

Abstract: A method for producing a multilayer film including at least two layers joined by a two-component adhesive includes the following steps: spreading a first component A of a two-component adhesive on a first face of a first layer of film; spreading a second component B of the two-component adhesive on a first face of a second layer of film; bringing the first and second faces of the first and second layers into mutual contact joining the components and to form an adhesive and join the two layers in a multilayer film; and winding the multilayer film obtained.

Abstract: In order to provide a laminating apparatus that enables a film to be loaded in a reliable and easy manner without a complicated structure, a laminating apparatus 1 includes a sheet feed mechanism unit 10, a film cassette 20, and a press-bonding mechanism unit 30 configured to perform thermal press-bonding while sandwiching a sheet with a pair of films. The laminating apparatus 1 also includes an openable/closable upper unit 5, and employs a configuration in which the upper unit 5 is provided with one pressing roller 31 of a pair of pressing rollers of the press-bonding mechanism unit 30, and an upper member of another mechanism for performing a process in a state where the sheet is sandwiched between the films.

Abstract: A flexible display module is disclosed. The flexible display module includes a flexible carrier plate and a flexible display panel including a folding region and a peripheral region disposed at two opposite sides of the folding region, wherein the flexible display panel is stacked on the flexible carrier plate. Wherein flexible carrier plate includes a first portion overlapped with the folding region and a second portion overlapped with the peripheral region, and wherein the first portion has a preset tension stress for coping with the folding region of the flexible display panel when the flexible display module is bent. The present invention can solve the uneven thickness of the adhesive material in the bending process of the flexible display panel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to articles prepared using a three-dimensional printing method, an auxiliary structure being additionally formed beyond an extension of the one or more components during the construction of components. The invention also relates to an auxiliary structure for components produced by means of three-dimensional printing methods, the auxiliary structure being constructed along with the component and extending beyond a dimension of the one or more components.

Abstract: The present invention aims at providing a lithographic printing plate precursor, a lithographic printing plate manufacturing method, a printing method and an aluminum support manufacturing method that enable the resulting lithographic printing plate to have a long tiny dot press life. The lithographic printing plate precursor of the invention is a lithographic printing plate precursor having an aluminum support and an image recording layer disposed above the aluminum support. When measured over a 400 ?m×400 ?m region of a surface of the aluminum support on the image recording layer side using a three-dimensional non-contact roughness tester, pits with a depth from centerline of at least 0.

Abstract: The invention is about a valve system to grip a sleeve over a mandrel in a press, in particular on how the gripper is brought toward and away from the mandrel and sleeve assembly. The gripper is disengaged from the sleeve, following first a straight path and then a helicoidal path, thanks to an ad-hoc slot machined on an axle. This allows to disengage the gripper and set it out of the way for handling the sleeve, with a single motor and a single instruction.

Abstract: A printing machine includes an isolated chamber for the print medium cartridge, which chamber can be opened and accessed without interrupting the print process. In order to enable such a configuration, the cartridge and its cradle are also separated from the print carriage and carried on a shuttle movably mounted on a static rail. The shuttle includes a wall section which acts to isolate the chamber when the shuttle is located in a home position within the chamber.

Abstract: A device for printing hollow bodies includes a rubber blanket cylinder. A supply device, which guides the hollow bodies to the rubber blanket cylinder, is provided. The supply device comprises a mandrel which is rotated by a drive. One of the hollow bodies to be printed is arranged coaxially on the mandrel. An axial spacing between the mandrel and the rubber blanket cylinder can be changed as a result of an adjusting movement of the supply device. The adjusting movement of the supply device is a linear adjusting movement. The supply device is configured as a linear system which radially supplies the hollow bodies to the rubber blanket cylinder individually and one after the other. The supply device has multiple different positions, each of which places the respective hollow body to be printed, along the adjustment path of the supply device. The positions are arranged at different respective radial distances with respect to the rubber blanket cylinder.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a screen printing device, including a printing screen having a printing mesh and a mesh frame, and a squeegee blade, wherein the printing mesh has first and second longitudinal ends, first and second blank areas, and a printing portion with printed patterns between the first and second blank areas, which being movably connected to the mesh frame by a tension adjusting mechanism respectively and being provided with at least one tension sensor respectively approximate to the printing portion, wherein the device further has a control means for receiving a tension measurement value from the tension sensor and compare it with a reference value so as to control the tension adjustment mechanism to adjust the tension in the printing mesh. The disclosure further provides a method for adjusting the tension of the printing mesh of the screen printing device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cylinder (10) comprising a cylindrical body (11). In the case of this cylinder a first proportion of the circumferential face (48) of the cylindrical body (11) is of porous and gas-permeable configuration and a second proportion of the circumferential face (48) of the cylindrical body (11) is of gas-impermeable configuration, where the porous, gas-permeable first proportion of the circumferential face (48) is in communication with at least one gas supply line and where the first proportion of the circumferential face (48) amounts to at least 0.1% and at most 50%. Further aspects of the invention relate to a corresponding adapter sleeve (10) and to a corresponding printing forme cylinder.

Abstract: The present subject matter describes a system for pumping ink. In an example implementation, the system includes a piston assembly having a lower chamber and an upper chamber. The lower chamber has an inlet port to receive ink. The upper chamber has a passage to receive ink from the lower chamber and an outlet port to dispense ink. The upper chamber is enclosed by a bellow. An actuating member is engaged with the piston assembly. The actuating member is configured to linearly move the piston assembly. The piston assembly is configured to compress and relax the bellow by the linear movement to pump ink from the lower chamber to the upper chamber and from the upper chamber to the outlet port.

Abstract: A control station of a printing machine has at least one surface for receiving a sheet-like printing substrate, a measuring device for measuring a measurement variable of the sheet-like printing substrate on the surface, at least one camera for capturing at least one gesture performed by a person at the control station, and an image-processing device for processing and evaluating images captured by the camera. The measuring device has a measuring beam extending above the sheet-like printing substrate. The measuring beam of the measuring device can be moved over the sheet-type printing substrate on the surface. The camera which captures each at least one gesture, is arranged in or on the movable measuring beam. The measuring beam is driven by a controlled or by an at least controllable motor in order to carry out the movement. Controlling of the motor of the measuring beam is actuated by at least one gesture performed by the person in a capturing region of the camera and captured by the camera.

Abstract: A droplet discharge apparatus discharges a droplet to form an image on a recording medium while being moved by a user. The droplet discharge apparatus includes a head to discharge a droplet on a recording medium according to image data, a sensor to detect a movement amount of the droplet discharge apparatus in a predetermined period, and a processor. The processor is configured to instruct droplet discharge based on the image data and the movement amount detected by the sensor, determine floating of the droplet discharge apparatus from the recording medium based on information from the sensor, and stop the droplet discharge in response to a determination that the droplet discharge apparatus is floating.

Abstract: A liquid ejection apparatus includes a plurality of liquid ejection head units that eject liquid onto a conveyed object at different positions along a conveying path; a first support member and a second support member that are respectively provided at an upstream side and a downstream side of a landing position of liquid ejected by a corresponding liquid ejection head unit; a first detection unit that is installed between the first support member and the second support member and is configured to detect a position of the conveyed object in a direction orthogonal to a conveying direction of the conveyed object; a second detection unit that is installed upstream of the first detection unit; and a movement control unit that moves each liquid ejection head unit based on a plurality of detection results output by the first detection unit and/or the second detection unit.