Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) drawing pen can include a housing that has a port that permits insertion of a strand of material into the housing. The strand can be moved through the housing toward a nozzle assembly configured to permit the strand to be extruded out of the 3D drawing pen in a form that retains its shape against gravity in free space to draw a 3D object.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a nonwoven extruded industrial fabric. A method of manufacture of the industrial fabric is crosshead extruding a polymeric matrix material with linear components. The linear components crosshead extruded with the polymeric matrix material may be continuous systems oriented in the machine direction. The polymeric resin matrix at least partially encompasses one or more of the linear components. The resin matrix may likewise be further reinforced by the inclusion of nanoparticles, nanomaterials, and/or chopped fibers. A faceside of the industrial belt may be smooth or may include a texture or pattern.

Abstract: A web material processing machine (10) for producing a multi-layered material (12), especially a multi-layered packaging material (13), is presented. It comprises a first vacuum coating unit (28) for deposing a film of a first coating material on a web material (16) to be processed. Moreover, it is equipped with an extrusion coating unit (32) for extruding a film of an extrusion material on the web material (16). The extrusion coating unit (32) is positioned behind the first vacuum coating unit (28) with respect to a processing direction (20). Additionally, a method for producing a multi-layered web material (12) is explained. Furthermore, a multi-layered packaging material (13) is described.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a coextrusion process for manufacturing a profiled element intended to form a tread for a pneumatic tire. The process includes coextruding a first elastomer compound forming an underlayer and reinforcing wedges, a second elastomer compound forming tread pattern blocks supported laterally by the wedges, and a third elastomer compound. The third elastomer compound is different from the first and second elastomer compounds and is interposed between the lateral wall of each wedge and the corresponding tread pattern block so as to form a decoupling interface for separating the mechanical behavior of the wedge from that of the tread pattern block.

Abstract: A throttle unit, in particular of a blow moulding device, includes a throttle and a position sensor. The throttle has an actuator and a drive unit including an electric motor for changing a position of the actuator. A throughflow cross section in a throughflow channel of a fluid can be changed by changing the position of the actuator. The drive unit is arranged at a first end of the actuator. The position sensor monitors the position of the actuator directly. The throttle unit makes it possible to set and adjust the throttle automatically in an accurate but nevertheless cost-effective manner.

Abstract: A system for electro-spinning/writing of a polymer material, the system comprising a print-head configured to eject the polymer material via a nozzle, a collector configured to receive the polymer material ejected from the nozzle, a displacement assembly configured to adjust a distance between the print-head and the collector, and a vat containing or configured to contain a liquid, wherein the vat is further configured to receive the collector, wherein the displacement assembly is configured to retract the collector and at least a part of the polymer material received by the collector into the liquid in the vat in accordance with a height of the received polymer material.

Abstract: Additive manufacturing compositions include low-absorbing particles or non-absorbing particles that have an absorbance for wavelengths of 300 nm to 700 nm that is equal to or greater than 0 Au and is less 1.0 Au, such as 0.001 Au absorbance Au. Slurries including such particles and an uranium-containing particle and that are used in additive manufacturing processes have an increased penetration depth for curative radiation. Removal of low-absorbing particles or non-absorbing particles during post-processing of as-manufactured products results in pores that create porosity in the as-manufactured product that provide a volume accommodating fission gases and/or can enhance wicking of certain heat pipe coolant liquids.

Abstract: A method and system for controlling an extrusion system (1) having a plurality of nozzle heads (7) for depositing a predetermined interconnected arrangement for concurrently forming individual three-dimensional structures (3) in parallel. An operation of each of the plurality of nozzle heads is monitored in order to detect failing nozzle heads, wherein a first value is calculated which is indicative of an average print time for finishing a number of three-dimensional structures when the print job is continued using one or more non-failing nozzle heads of the plurality of nozzle heads which are still operational, and a second value is calculated indicative of an average print time for finishing the number of three-dimensional structures when the print job is promptly interrupted and a new print job is initiated with the one or more failing nozzle heads of the plurality of nozzles heads being repaired.

Abstract: A nozzle for additive manufacturing having a body having a thermally conductive material, a front side opposite a back side, a first side opposite a second side, the first side and the second side connected to and between the front side and the back side. The nozzle further has a top end opposite an extrusion end, and the body tapers at the extrusion end to a nozzle opening. A first conduit extends through the body from an opening in the top end to the nozzle opening in the extrusion end. A heater conduit, adjacent to the first conduit, extends from a heater opening in the top end and into the body towards the extrusion end and a sensor conduit, adjacent to the first conduit, extends from a sensor opening in the top end and into body towards the extrusion end.

Abstract: An extruding device for making three-dimensional objects includes a frame supporting first and second extrusion heads, each being configured to pass from a first non-operating position to a second operating position, and vice-versa. When the first head is in the first position, the second head is in the second position, and vice-versa. A feed device feeds a filament to be extruded. The feed device includes a motor-driven rotary unit, configured for selectively feeding the first head or the second head. A single actuator unit is connected to a motion transmission device configured for translating the first head along a vertical direction from the first position to the second position and the second head from the second position to the first position, and vice versa, and for translating the rotary unit along a horizontal direction from the second head to the first head, and vice versa.

Abstract: A leveling apparatus for leveling a 3D printer includes a leveling module. The leveling module is used to push or pull back a target component in a first direction under the control of an electrical signal. The leveling module includes a driving assembly and a transmission assembly. A first end of the transmission assembly is connected to the driving assembly, and a second end of the transmission assembly is configured to be directly or indirectly connected to the target component. The driving assembly is connected to the transmission assembly to drive the transmission assembly to move, so as to push and/or pull back the target component in the first direction.

Abstract: An apparatus for formation of three-dimensional objects and having an infrared radiation deflector. The radiation deflector includes opposing first and second elongate side walls; at least one end support connecting the side walls; an upper opening and a lower opening arranged to pass lamp radiation to an exterior of the radiation deflector; and a mounting point provided at the/each end support for mounting an infrared lamp. The side walls include first and second elongate mirrors extending parallel to a lamp axis and along a lower internal portion of the respective side walls. The lamp axis extends along and between the first and second mirrors, each of which has a concave surface with respect to the lamp axis. The first mirror is an upward deflecting mirror and is arranged for redirecting at least a portion of direct lamp radiation through the upper opening.

Abstract: A feed detection apparatus of a 3D printer, comprising a gear, a measurement device, a support, and a compression assembly. The gear is provided on the support to abut against a filament material, and rotates along with a movement of the filament material. The measurement device is placed on the support to measure a rotating speed of the gear, and determines a feeding status of the filament material according to a measurement result. The compression assembly comprises a connection member and an abutment member; the connection member is provided between the support and the abutment member; the abutment member is used for regulating a pressure of the connecting member applied on the support so as to enable the gear to abut against the filament material.

Abstract: A system (100) includes a build area positioned along a working surface (102), an arcuate supply receptacle (110) defining one or more supply receptacle sidewalls (118, 120) and an upwardly-facing receptacle opening (114) spaced apart from the build area along the working surface, an arcuate piston positioned at least partially within the arcuate supply receptacle (110), where the arcuate piston (130), the upwardly-facing receptacle opening, and the one or more supply receptacle sidewalls (118, 120) at least partially define an interior space (116), and the arcuate piston is positionable between an extended position, in which the interior space has an extended volume, and a retracted position, in which the interior space has a retracted volume that is greater than the extended volume.

Abstract: A 3D printer comprising: (a) a feed mechanism comprising a push motor adapted to push a solid filament through a feed conduit; and (b) a print head comprising a pull motor adapted to pull said filament from said conduit and direct said filament to a heating block in fluid communication with a print nozzle.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to additive manufacturing apparatuses, cleaning stations incorporated therein, and methods of cleaning using the cleaning stations.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides three-dimensional (3D) printing processes, apparatuses, software, and systems for controlling and/or treating gas borne debris in an atmosphere of a 3D printer.

Abstract: A no-kill computer-implemented method for collection of physical information and production of a three-dimensional visual replica of a fish includes: first providing a computer-implemented wireless mobile device having a processor; second providing a computer-implemented collection and production platform application to receive and record collected visual image data of the field of view; training a collector lens on a physical visual reference in the field of view; collecting visual image data of the field of view; identifying specimen visual image data within overall visual image data for the complete field of view; compensating for uncontrolled floating motion; of the vessel; generating a virtual three-dimensional visual model of the fish; and fabricating, by a three-dimensional printer, a physical three-dimensional visual replica from the virtual three-dimensional visual model of the fish.

Abstract: According to examples, a processor may access a digital model of a portion of an object and identify a lattice structure to be formed in an interior of the digital model, in which the identified lattice structure is to provide the portion with a predefined property and is defined by an equation that includes constants. The processor may also determine values of the constants that result in surfaces of the lattice structure forming tubes, determine locations at which the identified equation with the determined values of the constants intersects with the defined boundaries, and modify the digital model to include the lattice structure with the surfaces forming tubes and cap ends added at determined locations to close open edges of the tubes at the determined locations, in which the portion is to be fabricated by a 3D fabrication system according to the modified digital model to have the predefined property.

Abstract: There is provided a method for manufacturing a three-dimensional shaped object in which a shaped object and a support structure that supports the shaped object are shaped by ejecting a material to laminate a layer in a laminating direction. The manufacturing method includes: a first step of shaping, based on support data generated according to a shaping condition, a support structure including a first support layer in contact with the shaped object from below and a second support layer in contact with the shaped object from above; and a second step of separating the first support layer and the second support layer from the shaped object. The shaping condition includes a shaping pattern selected from a plurality of shaping patterns, and data for shaping the first support layer and data for shaping the second support layer among the support data are generated based on the different shaping conditions.

Abstract: A method of forming a weld joint is provided. A first component having a base portion and a flange extending from the base portion is provided. A second component is provided. The second component and the flange are brought into abutment and a load is applied to the flange via the second component. The flange is biased against the second component by a reaction of the first component to the load. One of the first and the second components is vibrated to form a weld joint between at least a part of the second component and at least a part of the flange.

Abstract: A method for producing a resin part includes: preparing an intermediate body comprising a first member and a second member, the first member containing a resin; and welding the first member with the second member by performing scanning of the intermediate body with a first laser beam and a second laser beam. In the welding of the first member with the second member, the scanning with the first laser beam and the second laser beam is performed in a state in which a center of a second spot is located on a rear side in a direction of the scanning with the first laser beam and the second laser beam as compared to a center of a first spot while at least a part of the first spot and at least a part of the second spot overlap with each other.

Abstract: An induction heat-sealed closure liner assembly having a restricted product orifice that is smaller than the mouth of the container to which the assembly is attached, to allow restricted dispensing of product through the orifice. The closure assembly is designed for storing and dispensing a product, such as a solid, liquid or paste product, and includes primary and secondary liner components that are positionable within a retainer portion of a cap to form the closure liner assembly.

Abstract: A sealing system for heat sealing superimposed walls of heat-sealable film material, e.g. in the production of pouches. The sealing section comprises two or more sealing stations arranged in series along a linear path for the superimposed walls dispensed from an infeed section. Each sealing station comprises a sealing device with first and second jaws and an actuator device to move the jaws between an opened position and a clamped position. Each sealing device comprises a motion device that is configured to move the first and second jaws in synchronicity with the superimposed walls when clamped between the first and second jaws. Each sealing station has a cooling device that is configured to continuously cool at least one of the jaws. At least each first jaw comprises at the respective front surface thereof at least one impulse heatable member embodied as a susceptor element that extends along the respective front surface.

Abstract: A device EA that manufactures a projection-bearing body CB in which projections CV are formed comprises: a material support unit 20 that executes a material support step of supporting a base material BM, by a support member 22 having a support surface 22A in which recesses 22B corresponding to the projections CV are formed; a press unit 30 that executes a pressing step of pressing the base material BM in a direction toward the support surface 22A to fill the plastic material PM in the recesses 22B and forming the projections CV from the plastic material to form the projection-bearing body CB; and a separating unit 60 that executes a separating step of separating the projection-bearing body CB from the support member 22. The support member 22 has a structure dividable into a plurality of support members, and the separating unit 60 includes an individually separating unit 63 that separates the divided first and second support member 22?, 22? individually from the projection-bearing body CB.

Abstract: Disclosed are reinforced structures. The structures are comprised of reinforced elements that have continuous fibers embedded in a matrix material. The reinforced elements are combined in a matrix material to form a desired shape of reinforced structure.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for the production of thermoplastic composite sheets whose fibers are other than perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the sheet and which are capable of being slit into sheets, strips and/or tapes of custom widths.

Abstract: Method for manufacturing a wind turbine blade comprising an aerodynamic shell forming an outer surface of the blade and at least one main laminate, the method comprising; providing a mould 13, forming a main laminate 18 in the mould by providing a fibre lay-up comprising a plurality of fibre plies placed on top of each other in the mould 13, dividing the fibre lay-up into at least two segments as seen in the longitudinal direction of the mould by at least one transverse flow barrier 54,55 in the lay-up preventing longitudinal resin flow through the fibre lay-up past the flow barrier 54,55.

Abstract: A method is provided for forming a thermoplastic structure. During this formation method, a first layer of thermoplastic material is deposited on a first thermoplastic object using a material deposition device. The first layer of thermoplastic material is tacked to the first thermoplastic object during the depositing of the first layer of thermoplastic material. The first layer of thermoplastic material is consolidated with the first thermoplastic object using a material consolidation device to provide a second thermoplastic object. A second layer of thermoplastic material is deposited on the second thermoplastic object using the material deposition device. The second layer of thermoplastic material is tacked to the second thermoplastic object during the depositing of the second layer of thermoplastic material. The second layer of thermoplastic material is consolidated with the second thermoplastic object using the material consolidation device to provide a third thermoplastic object.

Abstract: A method of forming a fiber reinforced article comprising following steps: 101) providing a composite preform comprising of thermoplastic polymer matrix and reinforcing fibers, wherein the preform comprises an initial volume and initial fiber orientation, 102) loading the preform inside a radial molding apparatus comprising of at least three adjacent die segments next to each other forming a mold cavity in an initial position having an initial volume, 103) molding the preform by moving the die segments, which are in direct contact with each other during the initial position and movement and a compressed position, and which are perpendicular to a common longitudinal axis of the preform, wherein the initial volume of the mold cavity decreases and the die segments compress the preform to a form defined by the mold cavity in the compressed position having a final volume, which is smaller or equal to the initial volume of the preform, 104) opening the mold cavity, and 105) removing the obtained fiber reinforced ar

Abstract: Provided is a fiber-reinforced resin pultruded product obtained by molding a fiber sheet, wherein the fiber sheet is a semi-preg sheet in which a thermoplastic resin serving as a matrix for the pultruded product is fused to at least a fiber surface, and, in the fiber-reinforced resin pultruded product, the fiber sheet has been pultruded, and the thermoplastic resin fills an inside of the fiber sheet and spaces between overlapping portions of the fiber sheet and is integrated with the fiber sheet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a fibre-reinforced spar cap (41) for a wind turbine. The method comprises the steps of providing a mould (62), and fastening a first guide member (64) and a second guide member (66) to the mould for providing a moulding cavity (68) in between the first and second guide members. A fibre material can be arranged within the moulding cavity, such that a first gap (72) is provided between the fibre material and the first guide member, and a second gap (74) is provided between the fibre material and second guide member. First and second inserts (78, 80) are inserted into the gap prior to resin infusion.

Abstract: A mold includes first and second disks, and a spindle connecting centers of first and second disks. The first disk has first linear grooves extending radially from the center to outer periphery of the first disk. The second disk has second linear grooves that extend radially from the center to outer periphery of the second disk and are respectively aligned with first linear grooves. The spindle has first and second end portions that protrude from the first and second disks, respectively. Methods using the mold for producing a semi-product and a hub assembly are also disclosed.

Abstract: One example provides a process unit including a conveying device to convey a hybrid yarn comprising a plurality of fibers and a matrix through a channel bounded by a base body, and a cutting unit having a component configured as a sleeve mounted about the base body, the sleeve rotatable about the base body and including a circular recess at an axial end region which is eccentrically aligned with an axis of rotation of the sleeve, and a cutting element on a slide slidably mounted to the base body and disposed within the circular recess, wherein the slide rests on a support surface of the sleeve bounding the circular recess so that, due to the circular recess being eccentrically aligned with the axis of rotation, a rotational movement of the sleeve causes translational movement of the slide and the cutting element across the channel to cut the hybrid yarn.

Abstract: The invention relates to a commercial vehicle tire which is cold-retreadable and comprises sidewalls (5), belt plies (2a) and a profiled tread (1) with shoulder flanks (8a) located outside the ground contact area and running to the sidewalls (5), wherein a buffing indicator (9, 9?, 9?) for indicating the buffing depth is provided on at least one shoulder flank (8a), running around in the circumferential direction, possibly interrupted in some portions and formed by a multiplicity of elevations (10), wherein the elevations (10) have with respect to the level of the shoulder flank (8a) a maximum thickness, determined perpendicularly to this level, of 0.5 mm to 2.0 mm. The elevations (10) of the buffing indicator (9, 9?, 9?) are dome-shaped and have a circular base area with a diameter of 0.5 mm to 2.0 mm.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a shell 36 and 38, is disclosed. The method includes laying one or more layers of fibres, on a surface of a mould 9 to form at least a portion of a shell half structure 36 and 38. A first panel 11 defined with noise reduction members 11a is positioned adjacent to the one or more layers of fibres on the surface of the mould 9. Further, resin is infused through the one or more layers of fiber and the first panel 11 and is subsequently cured to obtain the shell half structure 36 or 38, where the first panel 11 with noise reduction members 11a adheres to the shell half structure 36 and 38 upon curing the infused resin.

Abstract: A dunnage system may include a converting station including a converter configured for pulling in a stream of sheet material and converting the material into dunnage, and an inlet guide having an inlet surface that is coiled such that first and second ends of the inlet surface are discontinuous with each other to define a gap therebetween, the inlet surface configured to channel the sheet material into the converter. A cutter for a dunnage system may include a blade with first and second phases of serrations that are coextensive over at least a portion of the blade, the first phase providing cutting serrations for cutting the dunnage, and the second phase comprising ledges for focusing the cutting and preventing or reducing bunching of the dunnage towards a side of the blade. A method of converting dunnage may also be provided.

Abstract: A dunnage conversion machine includes a forming assembly configured to form a sheet stock material into a strip of dunnage, and a feeding assembly downstream of the forming assembly that is configured to pull the sheet stock material through the forming assembly. The machine also includes a tear assist assembly downstream of the feeding assembly that includes a pinch arm on one side of the path and a stop opposing the pinch arm on an opposite side of the path. The pinch arm is movable between a resting position in which the pinch arm is located on the one side of the path, and a pinching position in which the pinch arm is located in the path to capture the strip of dunnage between the pinch arm and the stop. Reversing the feed assembly while the pinch arm is in the pinching position causes the strip of dunnage to tear.

Abstract: A dunnage conversion machine includes a drive mechanism configured to deform a stock material into a continuous length of dunnage. The machine also includes a cutting device configured to sever a piece of the dunnage from the continuous length of dunnage. The cutting device includes a grip configured to move to a closed position at which the grip exerts a force on the piece of dunnage to retain the piece on the machine until the piece is pulled away from the machine, at which point the grip moves to an open position and the machine advances the continuous length of dunnage to commence another cutting cycle.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a molded body, includes a deposition step of depositing a mixture containing fibers and a starch in air; a moisturizing step of applying water to the mixture; and a molding step of forming a molded body by heating and pressurizing the mixture to which the water is applied. In the method described above, the starch has a value of 100 or less, the value being represented by the following expression (I) and being obtained by measurement performed in accordance with the following measurement methods (1) to (4) using a rapid visco analyzer (RVA). 1,000?7×T?9×???(I) In the expression (I), T represents a gelatinization peak temperature (° C.) of the starch, and h represents a setback viscosity (mPa·s) thereof, and the measurement is performed such that (1) after a water suspension containing the starch at 25 percent by mass is charged in the RVA as a measurement sample, the temperature thereof is increased to 50° C.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a molded body, includes a deposition step of depositing a mixture containing fibers and a starch in air; a moisturizing step of applying water to the mixture; and a molding step of forming a molded body by heating and pressurizing the mixture to which the water is applied, and the starch has a value of 2,000 to 10,000, the value being represented by the following expression (I) and being obtained by measurement performed in accordance with the following measurement methods (1) to (4) using a rapid visco analyzer (RVA). 5,000?30×T1?90×(T2?T1)+2×?1?15×?2??(I) In the expression (I), T1 represents a gelatinization start temperature (° C.), T2 represents a gelatinization peak temperature (° C.

Abstract: A metal-resin composite includes: a metal plate including at least one cut-and-raised portion including a cutout hole and a cut-and-raised piece; and a resin material disposed only on one surface side of the metal plate, the resin material cured by burying the cut-and-raised portion, the resin material integrated with the metal plate.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to provide a component, preferably a component for a vehicle, which is as stable as possible and which has an optimized electromagnetic compatibility. This is achieved by providing a component comprising a base element, which comprises or is made of at least one composite element, and a shielding element for electrically and/or electromagnetically shielding the component, wherein the shielding element comprises or is made of one or more foils, for example one or more metal foils, and is connected to the base element.

Abstract: The present multi-layered structure includes: a resin layer; a glass layer stacked via an adhesive layer on the resin layer; and a fusion layer that is formed in an outer peripheral portion of the glass layer on the glass layer side that faces the adhesive layer. A thickness of the glass layer is 10 ?m or more and 300 ?m or less. A thickness of the fusion layer is less than 3 ?m.

Abstract: A laminated glazing for a vehicle provided with an inscription includes an interior glass sheet and an exterior glass sheet, each including an inner face and an outer face, and including, between the inner faces of the two glass sheets, an interlayer including at least two outer layers in a material selected from polyvinyl butyral (PVB), polyethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) and polyurethane (PU) and mixtures thereof, the outer layers being joined by a functional element (4) of liquid crystals dispersed in a polymer matrix. The functional element includes a liquid crystal active layer between two electrically conductive layers, themselves disposed between two carrier films. The inscription is a semi-transparent reflective layer and the inscription is printed on the exterior glass sheet on the outer face.

Abstract: Provided is a laminated glass having an achromatic color or a color close to achromatic color despite the use of colored glass. A laminated glass according to the present invention includes: a first lamination glass member which is colored glass; a second lamination glass member; and a colored interlayer film, the colored interlayer film is arranged between the first lamination glass member and the second lamination glass member, and the laminated glass has a color coordinate a* in L*a*b* color system of ?5 or more and 5 or less, and a color coordinate b* in L*a*b* color system of ?5 or more and 5 or less.

Abstract: Provided is an interlayer film for a laminated glass capable of obtaining laminated glass having excellent unity of appearance.

Abstract: A bag for producing laminated glass elements by vacuuming includes an upper portion and a lower portion, the lower portion being stiffer than the upper portion, which is more resilient. A lamination process that uses such bag is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a solar-control laminated glass including an outer and inner glass plate and an interlayer sandwiched between the outer and the inner glass plate, the method including providing the outer glass plate and the inner glass plate; forming a solar-control coating on a surface of at least one of the outer glass plate and the inner glass plate; heating the outer glass plate and the inner glass plate; hot-bending the heated outer glass plate and the heated inner glass plate respectively to obtain a glass-plate shape suitable for a subsequent pairing; pairing the hot-bent outer glass plate and the hot-bent inner glass plate, and inserting the interlayer between the outer glass plate and the inner glass plate to form an assembly; and heating and pressurizing the assembly to laminate the outer glass plate, the interlayer, and the inner glass plate together to form a laminated glass.

Abstract: A seal for flange connections, as well as to the production of the seal and its use.