Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the manufacture and use of an additive manufacturing (AM) system that employs a spacer flow guide disposed or formed within a housing that defines a chamber of the AM system. The spacer flow guide may direct various portions of a gas flow within the chamber to respective exhaust channels. For example, in combination with portions of the housing, the spacer flow guide may define a main exhaust channel that extends between the chamber and a gas outlet formed in a downstream end of the housing. Additionally, a bypass exhaust channel may be defined between the chamber and a back surface of the spacer flow guide to fluidly couple an upper portion of the chamber to the main exhaust channel.

Abstract: A rack system for retaining and maneuvering items to be spray-coated, including car members configured to support the items to be spray-coated, multiple attachment devices configured to mate with the one or more car members and attach to the items to be spray-coated, a horizontal rail configured to support the one or more car members and to provide a channel for the one or more car members to move along a length of the horizontal rail.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a self-cleaning water outlet device, which comprises: a body, a deposit removal needle plate disposed in the body, a water outlet cover comprising a plurality of water outlet holes, and a rotatable member driven about an axial direction of the rotatable member by flowing water. An axial direction of the deposit removal needle plate and an axial direction of the water outlet cover are coaxial, and the deposit removal needle plate has a plurality of needles. The deposit removal needle plate is swingably connected with the rotatable member. When water flows into the water outlet device, the water flow drives the rotatable member to rotate, and the rotatable member drives each of the plurality of needles to swing about the axial direction of the deposit removal needle plate in a corresponding one of the plurality of water outlet holes.

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

Abstract: A modular apparatus for coating glass articles with a chemical compound includes a coating hood section (10a) including a series of interconnected walls (12) defining an interior chamber (18, 20a, 20b) having an inlet (32) and an outlet (44), a blower (24) positioned at least partially in the interior chamber (18, 20a, 20b) to carry air from the inlet (32) towards the outlet (44); and a connector (50) for connecting the coating hood section (10a) to an identical coating hood section (10b). The connector (50) for connecting being defined on at least one of the interconnected walls (12) of the coating hood section (10a).

Abstract: The present invention proposes an implant coating and drying device, including a chip sorter, a slide maker, a coating pool, a tablet pipe, a tablet conveying device, and a drying device. The chip sorter is connected to the slide maker, the shape of the coating pool is a circular arc. The coating pool is filled with coating solution. The inlet of the tablet pipe is connected with the slide maker, and the outlet of the tablet pipe is connected with the drying device, the tablet conveying device is used to deliver the implant tablet within the tablet pipe. The present invention proposes an implant coating and drying device, which has the advantages of simple structure and convenient operation, and avoids the defect of the prior art that the implant tablets adhere to each other, the coating is damaged, and the release degree of the implant tablet cannot be stabilized. The present invention proposes the implant coating and drying device is suitable for mass production.

Abstract: A method of protecting a hole in a component during a coating process is disclosed. The method includes: placing a plug in the hole, the plug including a water insoluble core and a water soluble layer surrounding at least a portion of an outer surface of the metal core. A coating is applied over the plug and at least a portion of the component. The component is immersed in water to dissolve the water soluble layer, allowing removal of the water insoluble core. Removal of the coating from over the hole and the water insoluble core from within the hole may follow.

Abstract: Web lifter and/or stabilizer and method of lifting and/or stabilizing a travelling web and for coating a web. The device creates a web hold down force via a negative pressure slot at its exit side, which draws the web down against the surface on the entry side. The device can be actuated to move the web relative to a slot die coater off the die lips and stop the application of slurry to the web, thereby creating uncoated regions on the web surface. The device can then be actuated to move the web back into contact with the coater to start the application of slurry to the web, thereby creating coated regions on the web surface. Web lifting can be accomplished by rotating the device in first and second directions to lift the web off of the slot die coater and return the web back into contact with the coater.

Abstract: Provided is an electrostatic coating method using a conductor such as a metal or a conductive resin as a coating target surface 21, the method including coating the coating target surface 21 with a charged paint by ejecting the charged paint from a spray gun 1 in a state where generation of an electrostatic field between a spray gun 1 and the coating target surface 21 is prevented and generation of free ions is prevented.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sealing article comprising an elastomeric and/or polymeric substrate and a plasma polymeric coating arranged thereon and consisting of carbon, silicon, oxygen, hydrogen and (i) fluorine or (ii) no fluorine and optionally usual impurities, the following relationships applying to the substance amount ratios in the plasma polymeric coating: 1.3:1 ? n(O):n(Si) ?3.0:1 0.3:1 ? n(C):n(Si) ?5.0:1 and preferably 0.5:1 ? (n(H) + n(F)):n(C) ?3.0:1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a UV coating layer hardening device for hardening of a coating in a repair workshop for an automobile by means of UV radiation suitable for irradiating of a coating layer to be hardened that is applied to a surface of the automobile, including: a number of bearer elements for bearing of a number of LED based UV radiation sources, optics per radiation source for spreading of the UV radiation at a predetermined manner under an irradiation angle, the number of UV radiation sources in cooperation with the respective optics per radiation source are arranged in such a manner that a predetermined area of the surface is arrangeable with an intensity or intensity per time period with a predetermined minimum and a predetermined maximum, in which the minimum provides a predetermined degree of hardening and in which the maximum does not exceed a certain threshold.

Abstract: This invention discloses a method for controlling nanoscopic wetting near or at a molecular scale for synthetic material applications. In particular this invention relates to a method for preparing a monolayer or thin film with a patterned nanoscopic wetting surface using a ‘sitting’ phase of polymerizable amphiphile, wherein hydrophobic alkyl chains of the amphiphile extend along the supporting surface and the amphiphile molecules align side-to-side, effectively forming a repeating cross-section of bilayer with alternating hydrophilic and hydrophobic stripes of a ˜6 nm pitch tunable based on the chain length of the amphiphile. Products prepared according to the methods disclosed herein are within the scope of this invention. In some embodiments, monolayers or thin films so prepared are transferable.

Abstract: A multilayer coating film forming method to form a multilayer coating film having a glittering appearance. Forming a multilayer coating film by sequentially applying, on top of a base material, a first base coating material, a second base coating material, and a clear coating material in a wet-on-wet process, wherein: the first base coating material is a transparent or colored coating material; the second coating material contains a flaky lustrous pigment; the amount of flaky lustrous pigment being 10-60 parts by mass to 100 parts by mass of resin solid content in the second base coating material, and the concentration of solids in the coating falls being 5-20 mass % with respect to the total mass of the second base coating material; and the thickness of a coating film obtained from the second base coating material falls being 1-8 ?m on the basis of the coating film when cured.

Abstract: An electretized film of the present invention includes a cyclic olefin polymer, in which the electretized film is a non-porous film, and a piezoelectric constant d33 in a thickness direction, which is measured by applying a pressing force to the electretized film in the thickness direction, under conditions of a load of 0.5 N, a dynamic load of ±0.25 N, a frequency of 110 Hz, a temperature of 23° C., and a humidity of 50%, is equal to or more than 100 pC/N.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a substrate layer having a front surface and a back surface opposite the front surface, a plurality of ultrasonic transducers formed on the front surface of the substrate layer, wherein the plurality of ultrasonic transducers generate backward waves during operation, the backward waves propagating through the substrate layer, and a plurality of substrate structures formed within the back surface of the substrate layer, the plurality of substrate structures configured to modify the backward waves during the operation.

Abstract: The present application provides a multilayer lateral mode coupling method for phased array construction and transducer devices built accordingly. This disclosure describes and demonstrates that the electrical impedance of a phased array can be substantially reduced and readily controlled to be close to the source impedance. The fabrication process is relatively simple and inexpensive. In addition, the elements are robust for use in 1.5, 2, 3 or other dimensional configurations, over an extended period of operation, without structural failure, and providing a high power output required for imaging and/or medical therapy applications.

Abstract: A classifying device comprising: a bin having an open top face; a flat screen extending along a plane and configured for extending over and fully covering the open top face of the bin, the screen having a netting configured to enable passage of material smaller than a desired size therethrough into the bin; and two flanges disposed at two respective opposite sides of a perimeter of the screen. The device is configured for being placed in a water stream with a water level just above the screen and the flanges disposed substantially along a direction of a water flow of the stream, such that the flanges decrease escape of the water through the sides at which the flanges are disposed, thereby increasing a speed of the water flow over the screen in the direction of the water flow of the stream.

Abstract: The sieving device includes a support device, which holds a sieve, which has at least one sieve lining that is held by a sieve frame, which is connected to a drive device. The drive device, which is controllable by a control device by means of a control program, includes at least three actuators, which are connected each on one side via a first swivel joint to the support device and which are connected each on another side via second swivel joint to the sieve frame, so that the sieve is held solely by the actuators and is displaceable within an operating volume and optionally rotatable.

Abstract: Methods and devices for sorting cottonseeds. Methods include the use of an optical sorter to sort cottonseed by color. Additionally, methods include sorting cottonseed using a gravity table to collect high-density seed (“accepts”) and mid-density seed (“middlings”), followed by sorting the mid-density, and optionally, the high-density seed using an optical sorter to collect dark cottonseed, thereby providing high-quality cottonseed for packaging. Devices and systems comprising one or more gravity tables and one or more optical sorters are provided.

Abstract: This invention discloses a bacteria-controlling and stain-removing system for handrails in public places, including clamping blocks of bilateral symmetry, a moving mechanism arranged in the clamping blocks, and the movable mechanism includes two symmetrical top wheels; the top wheel can move up and down along with the size of the handrail; a transverse rotating wheel is arranged in the clamping block, and the handrail can be clamped through the transverse rotating wheel, so that the device can move along the handrail, and a driving mechanism is arranged on the moving mechanism, so that the overall linkage is high, and one-time repeated movement can be automatically completed on the handrail, spraying the sterilizing liquid uniformly on the handrail, wiping residual bacteria removing liquid, and maintaining the cleanness of the handrail, the size and the width of the handrail can be adjusted, the internal size can be automatically adjusted by the device.

Abstract: The present invention describes an insulator stack cleaner to remove dust and dirt from power line transmission insulators. The cleaner autonomously cleans an insulator stack. The cleaner has two cleaning cups that counter-rotate during cleaning. The cleaner moves along an insulator stack by opening one cleaning cup while the other cup is locked onto an insulator, then the cleaner's transitional motors somersault the open cup onto the next insulator in the stack, and the open cup subsequently closes around the next insulator. A rack and pinion mechanism rotates the closed cup around an insulator and a cam mechanism opens and closes the cup around an insulator. Bristles on the cleaning cups scrub the insulators. The cleaner can be installed onto an insulator stack by a drone.

Abstract: An ultrasonic transducer includes: a piezoelectric element having a plate-like shape and an area expansion vibration mode; and a vibration surface separated from main surfaces thereof and arranged in parallel to the main surfaces so as to be brought into contact with a liquid; a piezoelectric element receiving portion held in contact with a side surface of the piezoelectric element and configured to fix the piezoelectric element; and a vibration transmitting portion; and the vibration member having a space for surrounding the main surface formed by the vibration surface, the piezoelectric element receiving portion, and the vibration transmitting portion, wherein a vibration generated by the piezoelectric element is transmitted to the vibration surface through the piezoelectric element receiving portion and the vibration transmitting portion, and the vibration surface is vibrated in a direction orthogonal to a vibration direction in the area expansion vibration mode.

Abstract: An electrode film includes a first electrode pattern having a first set of parallel conductive electrodes and a second electrode pattern having a second set of parallel conductive electrodes disposed on a first surface of a transparent film, wherein elements of the first electrode pattern do not cross over elements of the second electrode pattern. A third electrode pattern having a third set of parallel conductive electrodes is disposed on a second surface of the transparent film, wherein the first, second and third sets of parallel conductive electrodes are arranged in an interlaced pattern. The electrode patterns are configured to be connected to respective power sources of electrical power supplying respective waveforms to generate a time-varying electric field pattern above a surface of the electrode film.

Abstract: An assembly and a method for treating at least one object are disclosed. An ionization chamber/plasma chamber is provided which is connected to a high-voltage source via a high-voltage line. A first valve group has a node and a second valve group has a node, a pump being provided between the first valve group and the second valve group. A treatment chamber is fluidic connectable to the first valve group and the second valve group, and the ionization chamber/plasma chamber is also fluidic connectable to the first valve group and the second valve group.

Abstract: A culvert cleaner for cleaning clogged culverts using pressurized water having a self-contained water pump and maneuvering capabilities is described. The culvert cleaner includes a frame, a water pressurizing system, and a control system. The culvert cleaner may be used on a number of different machineries (e.g. truck, excavator, and rail equipment). The culvert cleaner is positioned in front of a clogged culvert using the hydraulic excavator that is on the railway. Once the culvert cleaner is position, the water pressurizing system of the culvert cleaner is engaged and high pressure water is used to clean the culvert. During cleaning alterations may be made to nozzle in the x-axis and y-axis due to the integrated positioning of the nozzle as a part of the water pressurizing system.

Abstract: A ventilation system is disclosed comprising a main duct (101) connected to at least one motorized fan (105), and further connected to at least one workplace (Wa; Wb; Wc) via a local duct arrangement (102a; 102b; 102c). The local duct arrangement comprises an asymmetrical bend duct section (106). A first and a second pressure sensor (120,122) are arranged on different positions on the outside of the bend duct section and in communication with the interior thereof. The pressure sensors are configured to communicate with a control computer (200) configured to determine a pressure difference between the positions of the sensors and to control the speed of the fan. Further, a method of operating a ventilation system is disclosed and also an asymmetric bend duct section and the use thereof.

Abstract: A fume hood adapted to be connected to an exhaust system has a ventilated chamber with a rear wall, opposite side walls, a ceiling, a floor, and an access opening. A baffle assembly is located in front of the rear wall and includes a lower panel and an upper panel. The lower panel has opposite side edges extending between the chamber side walls, a lower edge spaced apart from the chamber floor, and a plurality of air-exit apertures. The upper panel has opposite side edges extending between the chamber side walls, a lower edge attached to an upper portion of the lower panel, an opposite upper edge attached to the chamber ceiling, and a plurality of air-exit apertures. An elongated grating covers a gap between the lower panel lower edge and the chamber floor and includes a plurality of air-exit apertures.

Abstract: A subsurface soil purification method including: warming an activator liquid, for stimulating decomposer microorganisms that decompose a contaminant in subsurface soil, to a higher temperature than a groundwater temperature, and feeding the activator liquid into the subsurface soil by injecting the activator liquid into an in-ground injection well; warming an activator liquid, for stimulating decomposer microorganisms that decompose a contaminant in subsurface soil, the decomposer microorganisms being infused in the activator liquid, to a higher temperature than a groundwater temperature, and feeding the activator liquid into the subsurface soil by injecting the activator liquid into an in-ground injection well, or warming a purification liquid for decomposing a contaminant in subsurface soil, to a higher temperature than a groundwater temperature, and feeding the purification liquid into the subsurface soil by injecting the purification liquid into an in-ground injection well.

Abstract: A phage and use thereof in soil remediation are disclosed. The phage ?YSZPK has been deposited at the China Center for Type Culture Collection on Aug. 1, 2018 under Accession No. CCTCC M 2018516, and its taxonomic designation is Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella phage ?YSZPK. Biochar and the screened phage are combined and returned into contaminated soil to synergistically control and deeply track and inactivate transmission and spread of antibiotic resistance pathogenic bacteria and resistance genes in a soil-vegetable system. The combination of the biochar and the phage ?YSZPK not only clearly improves the functional stability of microbial community in the soil-vegetable system, but also significantly alleviates the dissemination of the antibiotic resistance pathogenic bacteria in the soil-vegetable system to prevent secondary pollution, thereby providing a new solution for biological remediation and control of farmland soil contaminated by antibiotic resistance pathogenic bacteria in China.

Abstract: A method for producing a metal strip in a cast-rolling installation, the cast-rolling installation includes the following: a casting machine, a first furnace, a first shear, a roughing train, a second furnace, a second shear, a finishing train, a cooling section, a reeling system, and a third shear. In order to allow a flexible reaction to different operating conditions, at least one of the following operating modes is selected in order to produce the strip: a) a continuous rolling, in which the casting machine, the roughing train, and the finishing train are operatively connected together; b) a continuous rolling in the roughing train and a single-strip rolling in the finishing train; c) a single-strip rolling in the roughing train and a single-strip rolling in the finishing train; and d) a semi-continuous rolling in the roughing train and/or a semi-continuous rolling in the finishing train.

Abstract: In a method of cooling a main roll, strength of a shaft and a peripheral portion thereof of the main roll is sufficiently secured, maintenance of the main roll is facilitated, and the shaft and the peripheral portion thereof of the main roll are efficiently cooled. In a method of manufacturing a ring rolled body, a high-quality ring rolled body is produced. The present invention relates to a method of cooing a main roll 1 for ring rolling in a state in which one side, in the rotation axis direction, of the main roll 1 faces upward, and relates to a method of manufacturing a ring rolled body, including the cooling method. In the cooling method, the shaft 11 is cooled by injecting a liquid W into a receiving part 13, 17 which is recessed from an upper end surface 12c of a die 12 of the main roll 1 facing the one side in the rotation axis direction and surrounds the shaft 11 of the main roll 1.

Abstract: A method for making Mg brass EDM wire has the steps of melting a charge of Mg brass to form a melt of Mg brass; transferring the melt to a holding furnace; casting a rod from the melt; and drawing the rod down to a size suitable for EDM machining. Mg deposits may form in the holding furnace. These can be removed by flushing the holding furnace with molten brass.

Abstract: A drawing machine comprising: a first drawing unit that includes a first drawing die, a first upstream capstan that is provided before the first drawing die so as to deliver the metal tube to the first drawing die, and a first downstream capstan that is provided after the first drawing die so as to draw the metal tube from the first drawing die; a second drawing unit that includes a second drawing die that draws the metal tube delivered from the first drawing unit, a second upstream capstan that is provided before the second drawing die so as to deliver the metal tube to the second drawing die, and a second downstream capstan that is provided after the second drawing die so as to draw the metal tube from the second drawing die; and a tension applying section that applies a predetermined tension to the metal tube between the first drawing unit and the second drawing unit.

Abstract: A method for machining a workpiece made of a metallic material, in which the workpiece is machined by ECAP, characterized in that after the machining by ECAP, the workpiece is post-processed by hammering, thus achieving a diameter reduction. As a result, material properties of the material of the workpiece and in particular the strength and the hardness may be significantly increased.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a complex-formed component (6) by using austenitic steels in a multi-stage process (4) where cold forming (2) and heating (3) are alternated for at least two multi-stage process (4) steps. The material during every process step and a component produced has an austenitic microstructure with non-magnetic reversible properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to a production installation (1) for bending sheet metal comprising a bending press (3) with press beams (13, 16), a bending tool (4), a tool manipulation unit (30) for the bending tool (4), and a protective unit (29) with a protective element (32) and an adjusting device (33, 44). The protective element (32) of the protective unit (29) can be moved from a protective position which covers the bending tool (4) into a release position which releases the bending tool (4). The adjusting device (33) comprises at least two brackets (37) and at least two holding arms (38), the protective element (32) being mounted on the brackets (37) in an articulated manner by means of the holding arms (38). The adjusting device (44) can also comprise at least two linear guide arrangements (45) each having a plurality of guide rails (46, 47, 48), by means of which the protective element (32) can be displaced between the two positions.

Abstract: A notching device includes a base, a stand, a lever assembly, and a notching assembly. The base and stand are coupled together. The lever assembly is coupled to the stand and the notching assembly. The notching assembly includes a die set. The die set has a two-tier upper shoe and a lower shoe. The two-tier show has a first tier and a second tier separated by a gap and the lower shoe includes a notch. The two-tier upper shoe fits within the lower shoe.

Abstract: The present invention is a die positioning system for use in positioning mobile or fixed dies. The system includes a pair of key bars, a pair of key disc inserts, a set of key discs, and a set of disc backers. The key bars and key discs serve to offset manufacturing dies or die holders. Using key bars and/or key discs from different pairs of key bars and/or sets of key discs also allows for precise angulation of the dies or die holders. The key discs are held in place between the die and die holder, or between the die holder and key base, by the key disc inserts and angled (if feasible) by the disc backers. The key bars, located between the key disc inserts and the die or die holder allow additional offset of the die or die holder. The solid, stacked configuration of the key bars and key discs prevents the die or die holder from gradually or suddenly losing its positioning.

Abstract: A mold, punch and workpiece are provided. In a preferred embodiment, a tapering outer edge is provided, along with a plurality of rib sets arranged circumferentially about the outer edge, and a ramp. A ramp may be located to facilitate the removal of burrs. Various slot patterns may be provided or formed, including star-shapes/Torx® slots. Using the present invention, a driver bit may be more securely fit to the slot of a screw, for example, allowing the screw to be threaded into a machined part more securely and smoothly, reducing rocking, shaking or tilt.

Abstract: The foundry sand binder supply apparatus of the present invention comprises a hopper for storing a binder therein, a binder transfer device for transferring the binder, a binder measuring and discharging device disposed beneath a distal end of the binder transfer device, and a binder supply amount control device. The binder measuring and discharging device comprises a measuring container for receiving the binder therein, a load cell for measuring the weight of the binder inside the measuring container, and a discharge device for discharging the binder from the measuring container. The binder supply amount control device is operable to control the discharge device to discharge the binder from the measuring container by a predetermined amount less than the whole amount of the binder inside the measuring container, and control the binder transfer device to supply the binder into the measuring container by the predetermined amount of the discharged binder.

Abstract: A flaskless molding machine includes: an upper flask; a lower flask; an upper sand tank; an upper plate attached to a lower end of the upper sand tank; a first lower sand tank; a second lower sand tank storing mold sand supplied from the first lower sand tank; a lower plate attached to an upper end of the second lower sand tank, with at least one supply port being formed, the supply port allowing the second lower sand tank to communicate with an inside of the lower flask; at least one pressure detector detecting a pressure of at least one tank among the upper sand tank, the first lower sand tank and the second lower sand tank; and a control unit connected to the pressure detector and obtaining a detection result of the at least one pressure detector.

Abstract: Apparatus and a method for filtering molten metal, in particular aluminium, including a container (1) with a removable lid (20) provided on top of the container to keep the container sealed (air tight) during operation, the container (1) being provided with an inlet chamber (2) having an inlet opening (5) receiving metal from a metal supply launder (10) and outlet chamber (3) with outlet opening (6) connected to a launder segment (10?). The container further being provided with partition wall (8) between the inlet chamber (2) and outlet chamber (3) and with ceramic foam filter (17) mounted in the outlet chamber. The inlet chamber (2) and outlet chamber (3) are provided side by side within the container (1) and being split by the partition wall (8) extending from the bottom of the container and upwardly to a preset level of the container interior height.

Abstract: A method for casting metals under pressure by a cold-chamber method includes placing a bolt of the metal to be cast in one of at least two casting chambers and selecting a casting chamber from the at least two casting chambers and feeding and introducing the selected casting chamber into a diecasting machine, the selected casting chamber having one outlet opening. The selecting and feeding of the casting chambers is carried out alternately from the at least two casting chambers. The method further includes heating the bolt by means of induction. Melting of the bolt in the selected casting chamber is carried out after the feeding and introducing of the selected casting chamber into the diecasting machine but before an opening of the outlet opening of the selected casting chamber in order to fill the cavities is completed.

Abstract: A holding device for holding a casting core in a casting mold, especially in a die-casting mold, includes a plurality of clamping sections which are positioned in relation to each other in such a way that a clamping region for a casting core is formed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for additive manufacturing of a metallic component using a metal-powder paste are described. The metal-powder paste is a mixture including a non-uniform metal powder and a flowable additive. The metal-powder paste is applied to a surface of a substrate and spread to thereby produce a uniform-thickness layer in areas corresponding to the metallic component. The flowable additive is driven off using thermal energy to thereby form a layer of the non-uniform metal powder having a uniform thickness. The non-uniform metal powder is then fused to the substrate to thereby form the metallic component.

Abstract: Silver nanowires that are capable of significantly improving conductivity and visibility characteristics of a transparent conductor have attached to a surface thereof an organic protective agent, have an average diameter of 50 nm or less, an average length of 10 ?m or more, and the organic protective agent is 1.5 to 8.0% by mass based on the total amount of the organic protective agent and silver. The silver nanowires can be made by circulating silver nanowires with the attached organic protective agent in a circulation flow channel having in a middle thereof a crossflow filter, along with a liquid medium. Crossflow filtration is performed with the filter while replenishing the liquid medium to the circulation flow channel continuously or intermittently, so as to wash off/remove a part of the organic protective agent on the surface of the silver nanowires to control an amount of the organic protective agent attached.

Abstract: A three-dimensional shaped article producing composition is provided and contains a plurality of particles, a solvent for dispersing the particles, and nanocellulose.

Abstract: A method for producing a powder-metallurgical product, in particular a bearing element or a motor component, is provided. According to the method, a metal powder, typically with a grain size between 2 ?m and 15 ?m, is melt-metallurgically produced and agglomerated into a powder mixture having a grain size smaller than 400 ?m by organic binders and waxes. Subsequently, the agglomerated powder mixture is formed into a green body typically by way of uniaxial pressing and the formed green body thermally debindered. Finally, the debindered green body is sintered typically at temperatures of 1000° C. to 1300° C. and the sintered body reworked into the powder-metallurgical product.

Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing photonic sintering particles. According to an embodiment, the method includes: preparing nano particles; and forming oxide films having different thicknesses with reference to the thermal conductivity of a substrate, on which the nano particles are to be formed, on surfaces of the nano particles.

Abstract: 3D-printed parts may include binding agents to be removed following an additive manufacturing process. A debinding process removes the binding agents by immersing the part in a solvent bath causing chemical dissolution of the binding agents. The time of exposure of the 3D-printed part to the solvent is determined based on the geometry of the part, wherein the geometry is applied to predict the diffusion of the solvent through the 3D-printed part. The 3D-printed part is then immersed in the solvent bath to remove the binding agent, and is removed from the solvent bath after the time of exposure.