Abstract: Provided in one embodiment is a method, comprising: sintering a plurality of nanocrystalline particulates to form a nanocrystalline alloy, wherein at least some of the nanocrystalline particulates may include a non-equilibrium phase comprising a first metal material and a second metal material, and the first metal material may be soluble in the second metal material. The sintered nanocrystalline alloy may comprise a bulk nanocrystalline alloy.

Abstract: An FeNi ordered alloy has an L10 ordered structure, a mean order degree of 0.4 or more throughout a material, and a coercivity of 87.5 kA/m or more. For example, a nitriding treatment of an FeNi random alloy is performed and then a nitriding treatment is performed to obtain an L10-FeNi ordered alloy. A volume mean particle size of a FeNi random alloy is, for example, 45 nm or more, and a treatment temperature of the nitriding treatment is, for example, greater than or equal to 300 degrees Celsius and is less than or equal to 500 degrees Celsius, and a treatment period is, for example, 10 hours or longer.

Abstract: The invention provides an iron-based multi-phase environmentally-friendly hydrogen storage material, which is prepared by the following method: the Ti, V, Fe, Zr, Ce and Gd metal raw materials are weighed according to a preset chemical formula; then the Ti, V, Fe, Zr, Ce and Gd metal raw materials are vacuum smelted to obtain the first TiVFe alloy ingots; then perform the first heat treatment for the first TiVFe alloy ingots; after the first heat treatment, the first TiVFe alloy ingots are subjected to the first rolling to obtain the second TiVFe alloy ingots; then the second heat treatment is performed on the second TiVFe alloy ingots; and after the second heat treatment, the second TiVFe alloy ingots are subjected to the second rolling to obtain the third TiVFe alloy ingots; and the third TiVFe alloy ingots are then subjected to a third heat treatment.

Abstract: A steel alloy providing from 0.05 to 0.25 wt. % carbon, from 10 to 14 wt. % chromium, from 1.5 to 4 wt. % molybdenum, from 0.3 to 1.2 wt. % vanadium, from 0.3 to 3 wt. % nickel, from 6 to 11 wt. % cobalt from 0.05 to 0.4 wt. % silicon, from 0.1 to 1 wt. % manganese, from 0.02 to 0.06 wt. % niobium, optionally one or more of the following elements from 0 to 2.5 wt. % copper from 0 to 0.1 wt. % aluminum, from 0 to 250 ppm nitrogen, from 0 to 30 ppm boron, and the balance iron, together with any unavoidable impurities, wherein the alloy has a Nieq of greater than 11.5, the Nieq being defined by the formula Nieq=Ni+Co+(0.5×Mn)+(30×C), in wt. %.

Abstract: Described are metal products having spatially non-uniform strength and formability profiles. The spatial non-uniformity of these properties may be achieved by heat-treating the metal product in a spatially non-uniform fashion, such that different portions of the metal product exhibit different strength and formability characteristics. The metal products may be formed into stamped products, with strength and formability characteristics customized to allow for suitable drawing during the stamping process.

Abstract: An aluminum alloy sheet according to the present disclosure includes 0.05 to 0.60% by mass of Si, 0.05 to 0.80% by mass of Fe, 0.05 to 0.25% by mass of Cu, 0.80 to 1.50% by mass of Mn, 0.80 to 1.50% by mass Mg, Al, and inevitable impurities. In this aluminum alloy sheet, a 45° caring ratio of a cup formed by a first drawing of the aluminum alloy sheet is 2.0% or less, and a value obtained by subtracting the 45° caring ratio from a 0-180° caring ratio of the cup formed by the first drawing of the aluminum alloy sheet is ?1.0% or more and 2.0% or less.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and a device for controlling flow of liquid zinc (2) in a zinc pot (1) for hot-dip galvanization. Under the blowing effects of an air knife above the zinc pot (1) for hot-dip galvanization onto strip steel (3), the liquid zinc (2) diffuses and flows outwards to zones (zones I, II, III and IV) comprising the left side, the right side, the front end of the zinc pot, respectively, and a zone between the strip steel (3) and a furnace snout (4), and surface dross rapidly generated on the surface of the liquid zinc (2) is driven to flow outwards to the zones (zones I, II, III and IV). On edge sides of the zones (zones I, II, III and IV), travelling magnetic field generators (71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 712, 756) are arranged in multiple sections above the surface of the liquid zinc (2) in the zinc pot (1), so as to excite a travelling magnetic field to generate an electromagnetic driving force on the liquid zinc (2) to drive the flow of the liquid zinc (2).

Abstract: A method includes masking at least one hole of an article with a paste, wherein the hole opens onto a surface of the article, applying a coating to the surface of the article, and removing the paste including contacting the paste with water, leaving at least one open hole in the surface of the coated article. The paste includes about 40-80 wt % of a filler material, about 0.5-20 wt % of an inorganic binder, about 0.5-15 wt % of a polyhydroxy compound and about 5-25 wt % of water. The filler material includes a first material which includes alkali metal doped alumina, zirconium oxide, titanium oxide, silicon dioxide, or a combination thereof and a second material which includes a silicate. A weight ratio between the first and second materials is in a range of about 1-10.

Abstract: A structure for high temperature applications includes a base structure which includes a ceramic composite material, and a coating of a metal-semimetal compound, a metal boride, a metal carbide and/or a metal nitride. Furthermore, a production method and a coating device produces structures which resist high temperature applications with higher process temperatures and difficult chemical conditions.

Abstract: A method of using a ferrous structural component is described. The method comprises integrating a ferrous structural component into process equipment, where the ferrous structural component comprises an iron alloy body with a modified surface including an aluminized surface layer that comprises one or more iron aluminides. The modified surface of the iron alloy body is exposed to an oxidative environment, thereby forming, as part of the modified surface, a passivating layer comprising aluminum oxide on the aluminized surface layer. The modified surface is also exposed to a process fluid. The exposure to the oxidative environment occurs prior to and/or upon exposure of the modified surface to the process fluid. Due to protection afforded by the passivating layer, the modified surface resists fouling and corrosion while exposed to the process fluid, as exhibited by a substantial absence of carbonaceous deposits on the iron alloy body.

Abstract: A sputter deposition system and method, the system including a process module containing a vacuum enclosure configured to receive a moving substrate, a first sputtering target disposed in the vacuum enclosure and including a target material, and a shield disposed between the first sputtering target and the substrate, the shield having upper and lower edges. At least a portion of each of the upper and lower edges is not parallel to a movement direction of the substrate past the first sputtering target.

Abstract: A shielded sputter deposition system and method, the system including a process module including: a vacuum enclosure configured to receive a moving substrate, sputtering targets disposed in the vacuum enclosure, each sputtering target including a target material, and a peripheral shield disposed between the and substrate and an interstitial space located between adjacent sputtering targets. The peripheral shield may be configured to at least partially block indirect deposition of sputtered target material onto the substrate and to permit direct deposition of the sputtered target material onto the substrate.

Abstract: In order to suppress a film from being formed in a gap between a mask and a substrate, a technology of improving adhesion between the mask and the substrate is provided. A film-forming method includes the step of suspending a mask MK by a suspension portion HU in a state in which the suspension portion HU is supported by a supporting portion SU and the step of bringing the mask MK suspended by the suspension portion HU into contact with a glass substrate GS in the state in which the suspension portion HU is supported by the supporting portion SU.

Abstract: A device for depositing a layer on a substrate, while a mask is placed on the substrate, includes an adjustment device for adjusting the position of a mask carrier with respect to a support frame. The adjustment device has, on the support frame, an adjustment lever that is mounted to rotate about an axis of rotation of a pivot bearing and that has a first and second arm. The second arm acts on the mask carrier, and a control rod that can be vertically displaced by an actuator acts on the first arm. For a vertical adjustment device, the second arm and the first arm extend in a horizontal direction, in which the second arm acts on a push rod that is connected to the mask carrier. For a horizontal adjustment device, the second arm extends in a vertical direction and the first arm extends in a horizontal direction.

Abstract: A device for depositing a layer, which has been structured by the application of a mask, on a substrate, includes an adjusting device for adjusting the position of a mask support with respect to a support frame. The device also includes a mask lifting device, by which the support frame, together with the mask support, the adjusting device and a mask assembly, can be vertically displaced from a mask changing position into a processing position. The device also includes a substrate holder lifting device, by which the substrate holder can be vertically displaced from a loading position into a processing position. Restraining means, which include a V-groove and a spherical surface, restrain the substrate holder in the processing position on the support frame. The spherical surface, formed by a ball element of the support frame, is supported on flanks of the V-groove that is formed by the substrate holder.

Abstract: A coating system for a turbine engine component is disclosed. The coating system includes a substrate, an optional bond coat, a synthetic oxide layer and a top coat. The synthetic oxide layer is formed by atomic layer deposition and includes two or more oxides.

Abstract: Methods are provided for selectively depositing a material on a first metal or metallic surface of a substrate relative to a second, dielectric surface of the substrate, or for selectively depositing metal oxides on a first metal oxide surface of a substrate relative to a second silicon oxide surface. The selectively deposited material can be, for example, a metal, metal oxide, metal nitride, metal silicide, metal carbide and/or dielectric material. In some embodiments a substrate comprising a first metal or metallic surface and a second dielectric surface is alternately and sequentially contacted with a first vapor-phase metal halide reactant and a second reactant. In some embodiments a substrate comprising a first metal oxide surface and a second silicon oxide surface is alternately and sequentially contacted with a first vapor phase metal fluoride or chloride reactant and water.

Abstract: Methods for the formation of films comprising Si, C, O and N are provided. Certain methods involve sequential exposures of a hydroxide terminated substrate surface to a silicon precursor and an alcohol-amine to form a film with hydroxide terminations. Certain methods involved sequential exposures of hydroxide terminated substrate surface to a silicon precursor and a diamine to form a film with an amine terminated surface, followed by sequential exposures to a silicon precursor and a diol to form a film with a hydroxide terminated surface.

Abstract: A showerhead for vacuum deposition of several species, the showerhead being divided into several quarters containing each at least one outlet for the species, each of the quarter defining the wall of an underlying compartment containing at least one species, wherein two adjacent compartments contains different species. A process for vacuum deposition of one or more species onto a substrate, including providing a substrate for thin film growth in a growth chamber, providing two or more species to be effused towards the substrate, effusing the two or more species towards the substrate with line of sight propagation and in high vacuum conditions, and obtaining a thin film with gradients of chemical elements composition, morphology or crystalline phase.

Abstract: There is provided a film-forming apparatus including: a processing container, wherein a reaction gas is supplied into the processing container; a stage disposed inside the processing container and provided with a substrate heating part, the stage being configured to place a substrate thereon; a support member configured to support the stage from a rear surface of the stage, wherein the rear surface faces a placement surface on which the substrate is placed; a temperature control member disposed on the rear surface of the stage and including a hollow portion formed to cover the support member, the temperature control member configured to have a controllable temperature; a heat-insulating member disposed between the stage and the temperature control member; and a purge gas supply part configured to supply a purge gas to a first gap formed between the support member and the temperature control member.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a plasma processing apparatus, substrate support assembly, and method of controlling a plasma process. The apparatus and substrate support assembly include a substrate support pedestal, a tuning assembly that includes a tuning electrode that is disposed in the pedestal and electrically coupled to a radio frequency (RF) tuner, and a heating assembly that includes one or more heating elements disposed within the pedestal for controlling a temperature profile of the substrate, where at least one of the heating elements is electrically coupled to an RF filter circuit that includes a first inductor configured in parallel with a formed capacitance of the first inductor to ground. The high impedance of the RF filters can be achieved by tuning the resonance of the RF filter circuit, which results in less RF leakage and better substrate processing results.

Abstract: A method for enhancing corrosion resistance of a solid material exposed to a liquid. The method includes providing a solid material which can form a solid product layer when exposed to the corrosive liquid, and maintaining the concentration of the solid product material in the liquid either at saturation or elevated level. A materials system containing a solid material capable of forming a solid product layer when exposed to air or a liquid environment containing dissolved oxygen at levels sufficient for oxidation of at least one constituent of the solid material, wherein the solid product layer is in contact with a liquid containing an elevated or saturated concentration of the dissolved solid product layer. A corrosion-resistant device containing a solid material with a solid-product layer exposed to a molten salt solution, wherein the concentration of the solid-product dissolved in the molten salt solution is at saturation or elevated level.

Abstract: A method of selectively removing NiPt material from a microelectronic substrate, the method comprising contacting the NiPt material with an aqueous etching composition comprising: an oxidising agent; a strong acid; and a source of chloride.

Abstract: Zinc ribbon anodes and methods of making the same are provided herein. In some embodiments, the zinc ribbon anode includes a hollow elongated zinc ribbon having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, an outer surface, and an inner surface defining a hollow space extending from the first end to the second end; and an elongated metal core disposed within the hollow space and in contact with the inner surface, wherein a cross-section of the hollow elongated zinc ribbon taken between the first end and the second end and perpendicular to the outer surface is polygonal in shape, and wherein the cross-section has an aspect ratio of at least 1.5:1.

Abstract: A hydrogen production apparatus includes a water electrolysis unit, a storage unit, a supply unit, and an electrical equipment unit. A first ventilation flow path causes air to flow through an electrical equipment chamber and a storage chamber, which is formed by at least one of a water electrolysis chamber, a storage chamber, and a supply chamber. A second ventilation flow path causes air to flow through at least one of the water electrolysis chamber, the storage chamber, and the supply chamber that is not the storage chamber. The electrical equipment chamber is positioned farthest upstream in the first ventilation flow path, and the first ventilation flow path and the second ventilation flow path are separated from each other.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gas generator, comprising a water tank and an electrolysis device. The water tank has a first hollow portion for containing electrolyzed water. The electrolysis device is disposed inside the first hollow portion of the water tank for electrolyzing the electrolyzed water to generate a hydrogen-oxygen mixed gas. When the electrolysis device starts to electrolyze the electrolyzed water, the first hollow portion of the water tank is filled with the electrolyzed water for standing at a full level of water. And after the electrolysis device electrolyzed the electrolyzed water, the level of water for the electrolyzed water filled into the first hollow portion of the water tank is higher than 95% of the full level of water. The gas generator of the present invention provides the design for saving space and nearly a zero gas chamber to reduce the possibility of explosions resulting from hydrogen-oxygen mixed gas.

Abstract: A system for producing hydrogen gas comprises a pair of electrodes that are disposed at a predetermined water depth under water and configured to be connected to a power supply for electrolysis of water, a gas storage chamber that is disposed at the water depth, has communication holes through which surrounding water can flow in, and stores the hydrogen gas generated at a cathode of the pair of electrodes due to the electrolysis, a hydrogen recovery device disposed above the water depth, and piping configured to lead the hydrogen gas stored in the gas storage chamber to the hydrogen recovery device.

Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for electrochemical reduction of carbon sources including, for example, carbon dioxide and carbonates. The methods and systems use a catalyst. The catalyst may comprise metals such as Fe (iron), and Ti (titanium), Ni (nickel), and Zn (zinc) and/or oxides thereof. The metals may be disposed in an aluminosilicate. The catalyst may be a porous volcanic tuff based material. The methods and systems can be used to produce various carbon-source, reduction products.

Abstract: An oxygen generation electrode includes: a conductive substrate; and an oxide film formed on a first surface of the conductive substrate and containing Ba, Sn, and La or Sb, wherein the oxide film has a first absorption edge in a visible light region and a second absorption edge in an infrared light region.

Abstract: A hydrogen station includes a state management apparatus that is connected to each of a plurality of systems and manages the states of the plurality of systems, and a safety control apparatus that is formed separately from the main equipment and is connected to the state management apparatus. The state management apparatus performs first watchdog control to check operations of the plurality of systems and the safety control apparatus performs second watchdog control to check an operation of the state management apparatus. The state management apparatus or the safety control apparatus cuts off the power supply from the safety control apparatus to the main equipment if an abnormality is recognized by the second watchdog control, even if the first watchdog control indicates correct operation.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an electrolytic cell for the production of aluminum from alumina includes: at least one anode module having a plurality of anodes; at least one cathode module, opposing the anode module, wherein the at least one cathode module comprises a plurality of cathodes, wherein the plurality of anodes are suspended above the cathode module and extending downwards towards the cathode module, wherein the plurality of cathodes are positioned extending upwards towards the anode module, wherein each of the plurality of anodes and each of the plurality of cathodes are alternatingly positioned, wherein the plurality of anodes is selectively positionable in a horizontal direction relative to adjacent cathodes, wherein the anode module is selectively positionable in a vertical direction relative to the cathode module, and wherein a portion of each of the anode electrodes overlap a portion of adjacent cathodes.

Abstract: The busbar system consists of an anode part designed to connect anodes in a cell line by means of anode rods, a cathode part composed of cathode rods with flexible strap stacks and designed to connect to the anode part of the next cell in a cell line by means of a bus module that comprises main (collecting) cathode busbars on the upstream and downstream sides of the cathode shell of the cell, connecting busbars located under the cell bottom, at least one anode riser on the upstream side and at least one anode riser on the downstream side of the cell. The busbar system is designed to supply current to two similar cell lines that are composed of one row of electrolysis (reduction) cells, such lines are designed to be independent from each other in terms of power supply and to have opposite current directions, and comprises correction (compensation) busbars.

Abstract: Electrodeposition bath compositions, additives, and maintenance methods are described. In one embodiment, an electrodeposition bath includes at least a first metal ionic species that reacts with a second metal ionic species to maintain either the first and/or second metal ionic species in a desired oxidation state for electrodeposition.

Abstract: Copper electroplating compositions which include an imidazole compound enables the electroplating of copper having uniform morphology on substrates. The composition and methods of enable copper electroplating of photoresist defined features. Such features include pillars, bond pads and line space features.

Abstract: A plating is formed on one side of a cathode by applying a paste composed of particles mixed with a plating liquid to one side of the cathode, disposing a liquid holding member impregnated with the plating liquid on one side of an anode, opposing the cathode and the anode face, and then bringing the liquid holding member and the paste into contact with each other, and applying a voltage between the cathode and the anode.

Abstract: There is disclosed an improved leak checking method which can accurately test a sealing performance of a substrate holder more than conventional leak check techniques. The leak checking method includes: holding a substrate with a substrate holder, the substrate holder including a first holding member and a second holding member, the second holding member having an opening through which a surface of the substrate is exposed; pressing a sealing projection of the second holding member against the surface of the substrate when holding the substrate with the substrate holder; covering the surface of the substrate, exposed through the opening, and the sealing projection with a sealing cap; forming a hermetic space between the sealing cap and the substrate holder; introducing a pressurized gas into the hermetic space; and detecting a decrease in pressure of the pressurized gas in the hermetic space.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a silicon-based fusion composition used for a solution growth method for forming a silicon carbide single crystal, and represented by the following Formula 1, including silicon, a first metal (M1), scandium (Sc) and aluminum (Al): SiaM1bSccAld??(Formula 1) wherein a is more than 0.4 and less than 0.8, b is more than 0.2 and less than 0.6, c is more than 0.01 and less than 0.1, and d is more than 0.01 and less than 0.1.

Abstract: A method for evaluating the quality of a SiC single crystal by a non-destructive and simple method; and a method for producing a SiC single crystal ingot with less dislocation and high quality with good reproducibility utilizing the same. The method for evaluating the quality of a SiC single crystal body is based on the graph of a second polynomial equation obtained by differentiating a first polynomial equation, the first polynomial equation approximating the relation between a peak shift value and a position of the measurement point and the peak shift value being obtained by an X-ray rocking curve measurement. The method for producing a SiC single crystal ingot manufactures a SiC single crystal ingot by a sublimation recrystallization method using, as a seed crystal, the SiC single crystal body evaluated by the evaluation method.

Abstract: In various embodiments, growth of large, high-quality single crystals of aluminum nitride is enabled via a two-stage process utilizing two different crystalline seeds.

Abstract: A plasma processing apparatus includes a toroidal-shape plasma vessel comprising a process chamber. A magnetic core surrounds a portion of the toroidal-shape plasma vessel. An RF power supply having an output that is electrically connected to the magnetic core energizes the magnetic core, thereby forming a toroidal plasma loop discharge in the plasma chamber. A workpiece holder is positioned in the toroidal-shape plasma vessel and includes at least one face. A plasma guiding structure is shaped and dimensioned so as to constrain a section of plasma in the toroidal plasma loop to travel substantially perpendicular to a normal to the at least one face.

Abstract: The calcium fluoride member includes a first member made from monocrystalline calcium fluoride and a second member made from monocrystalline or polycrystalline calcium fluoride. The first member and the second member is pressure-bonded together to form the calcium fluoride member.

Abstract: A crucible for growing silicon ingots may include a vessel having a bottom wall and side walls surrounding an inner portion of the vessel. A coating layer is applied to inner surfaces of the bottom wall and the side walls, the coating layer including a temperature-resistant material compatible with ingot growth from molten silicon such as silicon nitride. A patterned protrusion layer is applied at the inner surface of the bottom wall, which includes a matrix consisting of a temperature-resistant material compatible with ingot growth from molten silicon such as silicon nitride. Furthermore, the patterned protrusion layer includes particles of a nucleation enhancing material such as silica, the particles locally protruding from the matrix. The protruding particles may generate a pattern of multiple nucleation points during crystal growth of the ingot. Due to such multiple nucleation points, a dislocation density defect propagation towards a top may be reduced during crystal growth such that, e.g.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for manufacturing filamentous polymer matrices, comprising electrospinning a polymer fiber into a gap between two or more spaced-apart electrodes.

Abstract: Staple fibers and filament yarns formed from cellulose esters, such as cellulose acetate, are described herein, along with methods of making the fibers and their use in nonwoven fabrics and articles. The filament yarns and fibers described herein may be coated with at least one finish and, in some cases, may be coated with two or more finishes selected to enhance the properties of the fibers. Staple fibers as described herein may be used to produce nonwoven webs that are strong, soft, absorbent, and biodegradable, and may be used in wet or dry nonwoven articles for a variety personal care, medical, industrial, and commercial applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin for thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) yarn using nanosilica and a method for manufacturing the same, where nanosilica having a particle size of 100 nm or less is added as a thickening agent for improving productivity in the production of and glossiness of TPU yarns, such as mono-filament TPU yarns having a denier count of 50 to 350 or multi-filament TPU yarns having a denier count of 50 or less without applying a coating of TPU to the surface of polyester or nylon yarns, thereby securing desired workability and properties and realizing continuous drawing of TPU yarns without thread breakage. The content of nanosilica from 0.3 to 7 phr in TPU resin is optimal for productivity of mono- or multi-filament yarns, whereas the content of nanosilica from 0.5 to 1.5 phr is optimum for both productivity and cost reduction.

Abstract: A process for producing a nonwoven fabric comprising forming a polymer composition comprising a primary polypropylene and at least one secondary polyolefin; in a spunbond process, forming fibers then fabric from the polymer composition; and exposing the fabric to an heating environment within a range from 50° C. to 250° C.

Abstract: An apparatus for growing carbon nanostructures (CNSs) on a substrate can include at least two CNS growth zones with at least one intermediate zone disposed therebetween and a substrate inlet before the CNS growth zones sized to allow a spoolable length substrate to pass therethrough.

Abstract: A method/shirt cutting jig for converting a textile into yarn comprises mounting a tubular body of a textile on the jig's base, securing a first folded edge of the tubular body using a clamping bar and securing the second folded edge of the tubular body using a clamping panel. The clamping panel includes teeth that allow a user of the jig to cut the tubular body into strips of material fully past the second folded edge. A movable cutting fence enables the user to cut the tubular body into multiple strips of material, but where each cut does not extend fully past the tubular body's first folded edge. The tubular body with the cuts is removed from the jig and then manually cut in a diagonal pattern along its first folded edge to produce a single strip of material that is then easily converted into reusable yarn.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic polyurethane yarn and a fabric made from the thermoplastic polyurethane yarn that uses succinate as a polyol in a thermoplastic polyurethane composition comprises of isocyanate, glycol and polyol, and further includes nano-silica having a particle size of 100 nm or less added in the polymerization of the composition, thereby increasing the crystallization rate during the cooling and drawing processes to enable a continuous spinning of yarns without yarn breaking and also realizing a continuous spinning of low-hardness (Shore A type) thermoplastic polyurethane yarns with great stretch and recovery.

Abstract: A braiding machine for producing a braid includes at least two reel supports, each having at least one reel, and a control device for controlling a braiding process. The reel supports can be moved on at least two predetermined paths. Each reel support can be driven individually by an electromagnetic drive. The reel supports are driven by continuous magnetic fields. A method for producing a braid with the aid of a braiding machine is also provided.