Abstract: A press system capable of achieving a reduced number of man-hours required for generation of a motion is provided. A controller automatically generates a press motion based at least on a feed-allowable height, a touch position, and a work end position, automatically generates a feeder motion based at least on a feed-allowable height and a feed length, and automatically generates a synthesized motion by synthesizing the press motion and the feeder motion.

Abstract: An electro-hydrostatic drive for realizing a rapid movement during a rapid movement phase, a force-building movement during a force-building movement phase. The apparatus comprises a hydro-machine with variable volume and/or rotational speed, driven by an electric motor, for providing a volume-stream of a hydraulic fluid, a first cylinder with a piston chamber, an rod chamber, and a plunger rod, a reservoir, a pressure source, a relief valve, a check valve, a fluid connection between the piston chamber and the hydro-machine, a fluid connection between the rod chamber and the hydro-machine, a fluid connection between the piston chamber and the reservoir, a fluid connection between the rod-chamber-side port of the hydro-machine and the reservoir, a fluid connection, through the relief valve, between the reservoir and the pressure source.

Abstract: A box suitable for the packaging of a consumer product is formed by helically wrapping an elongated continuous strip of material around a mandrel to form a main body with a plurality of bands. In one embodiment, adjacent bands partially overlie one another to form a multi-paneled main body with an open top end and an open bottom end. An adhesive is disposed within the region of contact between adjacent bands to retain the shape of the main body. First and second sets of slots are formed in the main body to create flaps dimensioned to selectively enclose the open top and bottom ends, respectively. To define the flaps and promote pivotal articulation, the main body is also preferably provided with score lines. By adjusting the configuration of the mandrel, a customized box can be constructed that is sized to receive a consumer product with limited wasted space.

Abstract: A dunnage conversion machine converts a sheet stock material into a dunnage product that is relatively thicker and less dense than the stock material. The conversion machine includes a conversion assembly that draws the sheet stock material therethrough and randomly crumples at least a portion of the sheet stock material. Before severing a discrete dunnage product of a desired length from the substantially continuous length of sheet stock material, the conversion assembly temporarily advances the sheet stock material therethrough while minimizing or eliminating the random crumpling of the sheet stock material in a reduced-crumpling zone, and then cuts the sheet stock material in the reduced-cutting zone to reduce or eliminate the production of scrap shards of sheet stock material.

Abstract: A conversion assembly for a dunnage conversion machine includes both a downstream pair of rotatable members and an upstream pair of rotatable members upstream of the downstream rotatable members. The downstream rotatable members include a pair of gears, and each gear has a plurality of teeth and is rotatable about a respective axis. The gears are positioned so that the teeth of one gear are sequentially interlaced with the teeth of the other gear as the gears rotate. The upstream rotatable members include a pair of feed wheels, and the gears and the feed wheels define a path for a sheet stock material from between the upstream pair of feed wheels to between the downstream pair of gears. The rate at which the sheet stock material is advanced by the feed wheels is the same as the rate at which the sheet stock material is advanced by the gears.

Abstract: In a cushion supply system for a logistic center, for example a warehouse or a dispatch hall, which comprises a cushion source for providing cushion products, such as cushion pads, in particular paper cushion pads; several packing stations at which containers can be loaded with goods and filled with cushion products; and a cushion transport system, such as a belt conveyor, for transporting the cushion products from the cushion source to the packing stations, the one cushion source is configured to supply said plurality of packing stations.

Abstract: The invention provides a multi-layer, flexible tubular article useful in fuel line applications comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane layer (10,14,18), an ethylene vinyl alcohol layer (16), and, optionally, a polyamide polymer layer (12,20) to provide an effective barrier against fuel permeation and to reduce washout of chemicals from the tube into the fuel.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a polyimide film laminated substrate in which stable peeling with a constant low force from an inorganic substrate is enabled when a polyimide film is to be peeled from an inorganic substrate even after heat treatment at a temperature exceeding 500° C. is performed. [Solution] Silane coupling agent treatment is performed on an inorganic substrate on which a thin film of an aluminum oxide, a thin film of a composite oxide of aluminum and silicon, a thin film of molybdenum or tungsten, or an alloy thin film of molybdenum and tungsten is formed continuously or discontinuously on a part of at least one surface thereof, and a polyimide film layer is further laminated on the silane coupling agent layer. In the obtained laminate, the part where the aluminum oxide thin film layer is present functions as an easily-peelable layer, the part where no aluminum oxide thin film layer functions as an easily-bondable part.

Abstract: Briefly, a variety of embodiments of composite materials including part fabrication using composite materials is described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fastening structure of a composite material structure, and more particularly, to a composite material stitching structure reinforced with z-direction fiber which improves strength in a lamination direction of a relatively weak composite material structure, for a composite material structure, in which composite materials are laminated and bonded.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes techniques for fabricating a textile article from a laminate formed by curing a reinforced fiber matrix and a resin substrate. The resin substrate may include iron oxide particles, such as iron oxide, Fe3O4, that are capable of absorbing and attenuating RF signals within a desired RF signal range, namely 0 GHz-3 GHz, 3 GHz,?8 GHz, and greater than or equal to 10 GHz. The iron oxide particles may include Fe3O4Fe, Fe3O4Ni, or Fe3O4, and/or so forth. Each iron oxide particle is selected based on the RF signal range that the textile article is intended to absorb. In other words, a change in iron oxide particle composition and proportion by volume may impact the RF signals absorbed and attenuated by the textile article.

Abstract: A bandroll for a waistband for a garment, the bandroll having an absorption layer and a wicking layer. The wicking layer controls stretch properties of the absorption layer. The waistband comprises a second material and wherein a shrinkage of a material substrate of the bandroll substantially matches a shrinkage of the second material.

Abstract: A carbon nanotube-based sensor comprises a fabric, and a plurality of carbon nanotubes coated on the fabric. The plurality of carbon nanotubes form a network in a plane of the fabric. At least two tap points are coupled to the plurality of carbon nanotubes coated on the fabric. A first of the plurality of tap points is separated from a second of the plurality of tap points, where the first and second tap points have a resistance there between. Application of a force on the fabric, from outside the plane of the fabric, causes a change in the resistance between the first and second tap points.

Abstract: A structure comprising a composite laminate resin and fiberglass panel and method of manufacture thereof is provided.

Abstract: A composite laminate structure comprising a core of non-woven thermoplastic/fiberglass mix matte, a top layer located on one side of said core, said top including uni-directional structural tape of woven glass/thermoplastic; and a bottom layer, on a side of said core opposite said top layer, said bottom layer including uni-directional structural tape of woven glass/thermoplastic, said top and bottom layers being heat-fused to said core.

Abstract: Embodiments of a scratch-resistant and optically transparent material comprising silicon, aluminum, nitrogen, and optionally oxygen are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the material exhibits an extinction coefficient (k) at a wavelength of 400 nm of less than about 1×10?3, and an average transmittance of about 80% or greater, over an optical wavelength regime in the range from about 380 nm to about 780 nm, as measured through the material having a thickness of about 0.4 micrometer. In one or more embodiments, the material comprises an intrinsic maximum hardness of about 12 GPa or greater as measured on a major surface of the material having a thickness of about 400 by a Berkovich Indenter Hardness Test along an indentation depth of about 100 nm or greater, low compressive stress and low roughness (Ra). Articles and devices incorporating the material are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a glass unit. The method comprises a step (A) of obtaining a glass plate; a step (B) of applying a protective sheet to one face of the glass plate; an optional step (C) of subjecting the glass plate to at least one process selected from the group consisting of transportation, storage, processing, washing and handling; a step (D) of removing the protective sheet from the glass plate; and a step (E) of assembling a glass unit using the glass plate. The protective sheet comprises a substrate layer, and a PSA layer provided to at least one face of the substrate layer. The PSA layer has a surface hardness of 0.3 MPa or greater.

Abstract: A method for making a graphene adhesive film includes the following steps: growing a graphene on a growth substrate, wherein the material of the growth substrate is copper; depositing an adhesive layer on a surface of the graphene away from the growth substrate, to form an adhesive/graphene/growth substrate composite structure; and removing the growth substrate from the adhesive/graphene/growth substrate composite structure with an etching solution, wherein the etching solution is a mixture of hydrogen peroxide, hydrochloric acid, and deionized water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for making a leather laminate having a textured surface, and leather laminates made by this method. The laminates comprise a leather layer bonded to a reinforcing fabric with an adhesive, the reinforcing fabric providing strength to the laminate. The method involves dry milling the laminate in humid air, during which the reinforcing fabric constrains the laminate causing the textured surface to form.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved gypsum board, such as an improved sound damping gypsum board. The gypsum board comprises a gypsum core including gypsum and a sound damping polymer. The gypsum core includes a first gypsum layer surface and a second gypsum layer surface opposing the first gypsum layer surface. In addition, a first encasing layer is disposed on the first gypsum layer surface and a second encasing layer is disposed on the second gypsum layer surface.

Abstract: Provided is an alloy coating steel plate including: a steel plate; a plating layer including Al positioned on one surface or opposite surfaces of the steel plate; and a coating layer positioned on the plating layer. The coating layer is divided into two or three layers. The coating layer includes a phase of one of Al, Si, and Mg or an alloy phase including two or more thereof.

Abstract: A plastic fiber composite material/aluminum laminate having: at least one flat element made of aluminum and/or an aluminum alloy and a plastic fiber composite material comprising a matrix material which has a temporarily flowable and then hardened state initially or at least under a temperature effect. The at least one flat element has etched anchoring structures, the anchoring structures have steps and undercuts, and the anchoring structures are filled and/or enclosed by the matrix material of the plastic fiber composite material. Use of the plastic fiber composite material/aluminum laminate and a method for producing the plastic fiber composite material/aluminum laminate.

Abstract: Embodiments of a vehicle with reduced cabin noise are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the vehicle includes a vehicle body enclosing an interior, a forward facing opening in communication with the interior, a windshield laminate having a first surface density (kg/m2) disposed in the forward facing opening, at least one side facing opening adjacent to the windshield, and a side window laminate having a surface density substantially equal to the first surface density disposed in the one side facing opening, wherein, within a frequency range from about 2500 Hz to about 8000 Hz, the windshield laminate comprises a first coincident dip minimum at a first frequency, and the side window laminate comprise a second coincident dip minimum at a second frequency, and wherein the first frequency and the second frequency differ by at least one one-sixth octave interval.

Abstract: A new laminated glass structure for automotive glazing, architectural window and other applications that includes two sheets of relatively thin, optionally chemically strengthened glass, such as Corning® Gorilla® Glass, with a composite interlayer structure that includes at least one relatively stiff layer having relatively high Young's modulus of 50 MPa or higher and a relatively softer polymer layer having a relatively low Young's modulus of 20 MPa or lower.

Abstract: There is provided an interlayer film for laminated glass with which discoloration in the colored part can be suppressed. An interlayer film (1) for laminated glass according to the present invention has a colored part (X) that is colored in plan view, and a non-colored part (Y) that is not colored in plan view; the interlayer film does not contain or contains a light stabilizer in the colored part; the interlayer film contains a light stabilizer in the non-colored part; and a content of the light stabilizer in the entire non-colored part is larger than a content of the light stabilizer in the entire colored part.

Abstract: A low-emissivity (low-E) coating on a substrate (e.g., glass substrate) includes at least first and second infrared (IR) reflecting layers (e.g., silver based layers) that are spaced apart by contact layers (e.g., NiCr based layers), a layer comprising silicon nitride, and an absorber layer of or including a material such as niobium zirconium which may be oxided and/or nitrided. The absorber layer is designed to allow the coated article to realize glass side reflective (equivalent to exterior reflective in an IG window unit when the coating is provided on surface #2 of an IG window unit) silver color. In certain example embodiments, the coated article (monolithic form and/or in IG window unit form) has a low visible transmission (e.g., from 15-45%, more preferably from 22-39%, and most preferably from 24-35%). In certain example embodiments, the coated article may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered and/or heat bent).

Abstract: A glass laminate article having high efficiency heat transfer characteristics and related systems and methods are provided. The glass laminate article has a thin, high heat conductive inner glass layer that efficiently transfers heat from a heating system throughout the glass article. The glass laminate article may be used as a vehicle window and used as part of a heating system and method for defogging or defrosting the vehicle window. The glass laminate article may include a heating coating adjacent an outer glass layer which further improves heating efficiency.

Abstract: There is provided a co-injection-molded multilayer structure having a barrier layer and outer layers laminated on both sides of the barrier layer, wherein the barrier layer is made of a resin composition comprising an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (A) and an alkali metal salt (B) of a higher fatty acid having a melting point of 250° C. or lower; a content of the alkali metal salt (B) in the barrier layer is 50 to 1500 ppm in terms of metal atoms; and the outer layers are made of a resin composition comprising an unmodified polypropylene (E) and a maleic anhydride-modified polypropylene (F) having a lower melt viscosity than that of the unmodified polypropylene (E). Although it has no adhesive layers, the co-injection-molded multilayer structure exhibits excellent adhesiveness between the barrier layer made of an EVOH resin composition and the outer layer made of a polypropylene resin composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multipart label laminate for labelling of single-use sterilization packs, the multipart label laminate comprising a face layer, a first adhesive layer of acrylic based pressure sensitive adhesive, a carrier, a second adhesive layer of acrylic based pressure sensitive adhesive, a liner, and a printing ink layer between the carrier and the second adhesive layer. The invention further relates to a method for application of a multipart label.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of multilayer films of certain modulus, thickness and composition for vacuum skin packaging soft products such as, for instance, minced meat and to the packages so obtained. Advantageously, the VSP packages of the invention keep hermeticity and have a pleasant appearance.

Abstract: A method to produce a wear resistant foil, including providing a first foil including a first thermoplastic material, applying wear resistant particles and a second thermoplastic material form on the first foil, and adhering the first foil to the second thermoplastic binder and the wear resistant particles to form a wear resistant foil.

Abstract: The invention provides a flexible sealing film. The flexible sealing film includes a polymer layer and a thermosetting resin layer. The thermosetting layer is arranged on a surface of the polymer layer, and includes: (a) 100 parts by weight of epoxy resin, (b) 50 parts by weight to 100 parts by weight of a phosphorous flame retardant, (c) 20 parts by weight to 50 parts by weight of a toughening agent, (d) 0.1 parts by weight to 2.0 parts by weight of a phosphine compound, (e) 2 parts by weight to 12 parts by weight of silicon dioxide, and (f) 1 part by weight to 10 parts by weight of an ion exchanger. The invention further provides a flexible sealing film and a flexible sealing structure.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a plastic film for cling film application packed in a box, and a box comprising such a film.

Abstract: A gas barrier film has, in sequence, a support, an inorganic layer, and a resin film, the inorganic layer and the resin film being supported on the support. The resin film has a hydroxy group. The inorganic layer and the resin film are directly joined to each other with separate portions that are partially present at an interface between the inorganic layer and the resin film. The gas barrier film has one or more sets of a combination of the inorganic layer and the resin film. A method for producing the gas barrier film includes forming an inorganic layer by a gas-phase deposition method, subsequently laminating a resin film having a hydroxy group with the inorganic layer, and heating the resulting film laminate.

Abstract: A cutting plotter film with anti-counterfeit effect includes: a heat-resistant layer; a stripe-embossed layer having releasing property and bonded on the heat-resistant layer, the stripe-embossed layer being formed with a stripe-embossed surface; a character film layer disposed on the stripe-embossed surface of the stripe-embossed layer, having a contact surface in contact with the stripe-embossed surface, the contact surface being formed with anti-counterfeit stripes; and a heat bonding layer disposed on the character film layer. Figures/characters are cut/engraved on the character film layer and the heat bonding layer. The cutting plotter film is placed on a product and heated to transfer and adhere the figures/characters onto the product.

Abstract: A polyethylene resin composition for a foamable laminate satisfying the following properties (a-1) to (a-4): (a-1) the melt flow rate (MFR) of the polyethylene-based resin (A) as measured in accordance with JIS K7210 (190° C., a load of 21.18N) is 7 g/10 minutes or more and less than 20 g/10 minutes, (a-2) the density of the polyethylene-based resin (A) in accordance with JIS K7112 at a test temperature of 23° C. is from 0.900 to 0.930 g/cm3, (a-3) the oxygen induction time (OIT) at 180° C. is 10 minutes or more and less than 190 minutes, (a-4) the memory effect (ME) of the polyethylene-based resin (A) as measured using a melt indexer to be used in JIS K7210 and under conditions of a cylinder temperature of 240° C. and a constant-rate extrusion output of 3 g/minute is less than 2.0.

Abstract: A multilayer film, which is used upon being adhered to a fabric, includes an adhesive layer to be a side of the multilayer film to be adhered to the fabric; and a barrier layer bonded to the adhesive layer. Each of the adhesive layer and the barrier layer includes a thermoplastic polyester elastomer. A melting point of the barrier layer is higher than a melting point of the adhesive layer. A ratio value of a content ratio of a soft segment in the thermoplastic polyester elastomer in the adhesive layer with respect to a content ratio of a soft segment in the thermoplastic polyester elastomer in the barrier layer, is 5 or less.

Abstract: A system is provided that integrates an autonomous energy harvesting capacity in a mobile device in an aesthetically neutral manner. A unique set of structural features combine to implement a hidden energy harvesting system on a surface of the mobile device body structure or casing to provide electrical power to the mobile device, and/or to individually electrically-powered components in the mobile device. Color-matched, image-matched and/or texture-matched optical layers are formed over energy harvesting components, including photovoltaic energy collecting components. Optical layers are tuned to scatter selectable wavelengths of electromagnetic energy back in an incident direction while allowing remaining wavelengths of electromagnetic energy to pass through the layers to the energy collecting components below. The layers appear opaque when observed from a light incident side, while allowing at least 50%, and as much as 80+%, of the energy impinging on the energy or incident side to pass through the layer.

Abstract: A method of producing a laminated article comprising placing a first metal skin, a core, and a second metal skin freely onto each other as discreet layers to provide a layered component; and forming the layered component into a shaped article via a die prior to producing a laminated article by applying pressure and heat to the shaped article, wherein at least the first skin moves relative to the core and/or second skin during the forming.

Abstract: Systems and methods for pressing a door assembly involve one or more die sections installed in a press, wherein the die sections each have a raised section that contacts and supports a recessed panel portion of a door skin of the assembly during the pressing operation to facilitate crushing of portions of a core of the door assembly that underlie the recessed panel portion of the door skin. The die sections may be made of plastic and readily changed out for different sizes or styles of doors.

Abstract: A light emitting device can further improve light extraction efficiency. A method of manufacturing such a light emitting device can also prove advantageous. The light emitting device includes a light emitting element, a light-transmissive member which is disposed on a light extracting surface side of the light emitting element, and a reflecting layer disposed on an element bonding surface of the light transmissive member where the light emitting element is disposed and adjacent to the light emitting element. The light-transmissive member, in a plan view, has a planar dimension greater than the light extracting surface of the light emitting element.

Abstract: A process of producing a composite motor vehicle component, the process comprising the steps of: heating a surface treated steel part (1) to an austenite temperature so as to form austenite in said steel part; forming the steel part to a desired shape, cooling the steel part to a temperature below 500 ° C., applying a patch (2) of a prepreg fibre reinforced polymer to at least a part of said steel part, pressing the applied patch (2) of fibre reinforced polymer into adhesion to steel part (1), and at least partly curing said patch inside said pressing tool.

Abstract: One aspect relates to a method for producing a substrate adapter for the connecting to an electronic component, including arranging at least one contacting material layer between at least one side of a carrier and a surface of a substrate such that the contacting material layer has at least one predetermined breaking point, and joining the carrier and the substrate to the contacting material layer. One aspect also relates to a substrate adapter for connecting to an electronic component.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for dismantling a solar cell module for recycling comprises the steps of: providing a silicon solar cell module in which a silicon solar cell element and one side of glass are bonded together by a sealing agent and a transparent conductive material layer is coated between the side of the glass and the sealing agent; applying a high voltage between the transparent conductive material layer and the other side of the glass; and separating the glass and sealing agent by exposing the silicon solar cell module having the transparent conductive material layer discolored by application of the high voltage to a moisture environment.

Abstract: Methods of creating and heat-treating 3D-printed objects may involve creating an object utilizing a 3D printer. The object may be moved from the 3D printer to a heat-treatment apparatus. The object may be exposed to an elevated temperature and pressure may be applied to the object utilizing a pressure-transmission medium of the heat-treatment apparatus. The 3D printer and heat-treatment apparatus may in a unified process flow volume.

Abstract: A method of method of forming or repairing a superalloy article having a columnar or equiaxed or directionally solidified or amorphous or single crystal microstructure includes emitting a plurality of laser beams from selected fibers of a diode laser fiber array corresponding to a pattern of a layer of the article onto a powder bed of the superalloy to form a melt pool; and controlling a temperature gradient and a solidification velocity of the melt pool to form the columnar or single crystal microstructure.

Abstract: Disclosed are three-dimensional parts, such as orthotics and prosthetics, having sinusoidal wave pattern infill structures first and second boundary walls. Also disclosed are printers or systems configured to manufacture such parts, as well as methods of manufacturing such parts. The sinusoidal wave pattern infill structures are formed between, and normal to, the first and second boundary walls and are configured to provide locally tunable structural properties in different regions of the part.

Abstract: Provided is a lithographic printing plate precursor having: a support; and an image-recording layer as an outermost surface layer on the support, in which the image-recording layer includes a hydrophilic polymer, an ion intensity derived from the hydrophilic polymer has a maximum value I1, the ion intensity being measured by a time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry in such a manner that cutting is carried out from an image-recording layer surface in a direction of the support by an Ar gas cluster ion beam method, a ratio d0/d1 of a thickness d0 of the image-recording layer to a depth d1 from an outermost layer at which the I1 is obtained is 2.0 or more, and a ratio I1/I0 of the I1 to an ion intensity I0 derived from the hydrophilic polymer at a depth from the outermost layer of the d0 is 1.5 or more.

Abstract: A meshless foil stencil frame removes all the components of mesh mounted frames and associated issues and mechanically attaches the foil to an aluminum frame by way of pre-cut tabs. Tension is applied by either pulling on all four sides of the frame and then placing a spacer at each corner to maintain the displacement of each frame member or locking the corners and placing a displacement insert between frame and foil. This displacement in turn applies pressure on a foil which is held firm at each of the four edges and therefore creates tension on the foil.

Abstract: A rotary screen transfer printing machine and a control system thereof. The rotary screen transfer printing machine having a feeding unit, a printing unit, a drying unit, and a receiving unit; the printing unit has at least one rotary screen transfer printing assembly and a guide belt assembly; each rotary screen transfer printing assembly has a rotary screen plate roller and a transfer roller; the rotary screen plate roller is close to the transfer roller; the transfer roller is seamlessly coated with rubber or a resin having good affinity for a water-based ink. A control system includes: a motion controller; a conveying synchronization module, used for controlling the feeding unit, the printing unit, the drying unit, and the receiving unit to synchronize the conveying speeds of the four units; and a rotary screen transfer printing synchronization module.