Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for making tethered container caps. In one embodiment, the system includes: a cap holding assembly (58) having an internal tool (62) configured to be disposed within the container cap and to support a skirt of the container cap; a blade stack (20) comprising a given set of stacked segments including a transversal blade (36) configured to cut a transversal cut (18) in the skirt of the container cap to provide, in use, a tether (8) connecting an upper skirt portion (12) of the container cap and a retaining ring (6); and a rotation assembly (60) configured to move the cap holding assembly (58) relative to the blade stack (20), such that the blade stack cuts the container cap to from the retaining ring (6) and tether (8).

Abstract: A food cutter has a food travel axis, a blade carrier, and a plurality of disc blades mounted to the blade carrier. Each of the plurality of disc blades defines a corresponding blade rotation axis. Each disc blade is rotatable relative to the blade carrier about the corresponding blade rotation axis, which is perpendicular to and offset from the food travel axis. Each disc blade has a perimeter edge at a constant radius from the corresponding blade rotation axis. The perimeter edge of each disc blade has a series of alternating peaks and valleys, which have an amplitude in a direction parallel to the corresponding blade rotation axis. Other methods and apparatus are also disclosed.

Abstract: A cutting tool which can cause a fluid to reliably hit a cutting edge is provided even with a simple configuration. A cutting tool includes a holder, a cutting insert having a cutting edge and mounted on the holder, and an ejecting portion which ejects a fluid from an ejection port toward the cutting edge. The ejection port is formed so as to eject the fluid toward a region including the cutting edge and extending in a predetermined direction.

Abstract: An outdoor tool and a lubrication system for an outdoor tool are provided. A tool includes a powerhead, a tool unit powered by the powerhead, and a lubrication system. The lubrication system includes a reservoir, a pump, and a check valve. The lubrication system is configured to transport a lubricant from the reservoir to an output that is configured to supply the lubricant to the tool unit. The check valve is a separate component from the pump and the reservoir and is spaced apart from the pump and the reservoir.

Abstract: A computer-assisted shingle sawing method for recovery optimization using a 0-1 defect relative to the clear line, comprising the steps of taking an image of a next slab to be cut from a wood block; defining from that image, a clear line there-across; and locations of defect on that slab relative to the clear line, determining edge lines of shingles recoverable from the slab according to optimal shingle grade recovery; sawing the next slab along these edge lines, and sawing the next slab from the wood block, thereby releasing an optimum recovery of shingles from the slab. In another aspect there is provided a method for shingle recovery optimization using an optimization by inversion strategy, wherein the inclination of a parting line for cutting the next slab from the wood block is determined for optimal shingle grade recovery. There is also provided an installation for carrying out these methods.

Abstract: An improved factory method for producing a complete furniture item starting from panels that can be joined together, is described. The method steps are picking up the set of panels divided into N sub-sets from a storage (10) of panels, N>=2, bringing the N sub-sets of panels respectively to N workstations (54, 20 56, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74) operating in tandem, loading—e.g. simultaneously—a subset of panels in each N-th station, and preferably subject them to processing there; transferring the panels of an Nth station to the next Nth station (54, 56, 64, 66, 68, 70), preferably for another processing, transferring all the panels of the set from the last of the N stations to an assembly station (72) and assemble them there to obtain the shell or cabinet.

Abstract: The present relates to a material inlet portion (1) of a spraying nozzle (100) for bringing materials in said spraying nozzle comprising a first inlet (11) adapted to bring a first material in the spraying nozzle and defining a first portion (31) of a main channel (3) in a flow direction, and at least one second inlet (12) adapted to bring a gas/air material in the spraying nozzle and defining a secondary channel (4) branching into said main channel (3) and presenting an outlet (13) for outputting the air/gas material centrally with respect to the main channel (3) such that the air/gas material is to be surrounded by the first material upon exiting the outlet (13).

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for treating wash water from concrete production with carbon dioxide. The treated wash water can be reused as mix water in fresh batches of concrete.

Abstract: A drum control system includes one or more processing circuits having programed instructions to control a drum assembly to rotate a drum at a first, unmixed speed to mix drum contents received by the drum where the drum contents including ingredients of a concrete mixture, acquire drum contents data indicative of a property of the drum contents from a mixture sensor and monitor the property of the drum contents as the drum rotates, acquire a target property for the drum contents upon delivery, determine a second, mixed speed based at least partially on the target property, and control the drum assembly to rotate the drum at the second, mixed speed in response to determining that the property of the drum contents indicates that the ingredients have been sufficiently mixed.

Abstract: A concrete mixer vehicle includes a mixer drum, an additive admixture system, and a controller. The additive admixture system includes an air inlet valve, a fluid valve, an air valve, and a pump. The controller is configured to operate the additive admixture system to transition the additive admixture system between an additive addition mode, a drain mode, and a system clear mode. The controller transitions the additive admixture system into the additive addition mode and operates the pump until a desired amount of an additive is added to the mixer drum, transitions the additive admixture system into the drain mode for a predetermined amount of time in response to the desired amount of additive being added to the mixer drum, and transitions the additive admixture system into the system clear mode for a predetermined amount of time to clear stagnant fluid or built up mixture from the additive admixture system.

Abstract: A tool for a mobile power tool, for machining rock or mineral materials, comprises a shaft and a tool head, wherein a suction-extraction channel for transporting rock dust is formed at least along a part of the shaft. The tool head and a channel element, which are arranged longitudinally at least along a part of the shaft of the tool, are couplable and/or are coupled to the shaft in a releasable manner.

Abstract: Provided is a material supply device that supplies a material to a plasticizing unit, the plasticizing unit being configured to plasticize the material to generate a plasticized material, the material supply device including: a housing having an inlet through which the material is fed into the plasticizing unit, and accommodating the material; and a rotary member provided above the inlet in the housing and configured to rotate around a rotation shaft intersecting a vertical direction. The material is accommodated above the rotary member in the housing, and the material is intermittently supplied to the inlet by the rotation of the rotary member.

Abstract: A cutter blade according to an embodiment includes: an insert member including a cutting-edge part configured to slide along a plate surface of a die plate, the plate surface having holes formed therein, and thereby to cut a material extruded 5 from the holes onto the plate surface, and an insert part having a first surface and a second surface opposed to the first surface, the insert part being connected to the cutting-edge part; and a main part configured to support the insert member by sandwiching the first and second surfaces.

Abstract: A medical device includes a scaffold crimped to a catheter having an expansion balloon. The scaffold is crimped to the balloon by a process that includes inflating the delivery balloon during a diameter reduction to improve scaffold retention and maintaining an inflated balloon during the diameter reduction and prior and subsequent dwell periods.

Abstract: Provided are a reinforcing-fiber recovery reactor and a method of producing recycled reinforcing fibers capable of maintaining the shape and orientation of reinforcing fiber bundles when the reinforcing fibers are separated from a fiber-reinforced resin material by a solvent method. Provided is a reinforcing-fiber recovery reactor used for recovering reinforcing fibers from a fiber-reinforced resin material by a solvent method, the reactor comprising: a reaction vessel that can accommodate the fiber-reinforced resin material and a solvent; and a fixing mechanism comprising a pressing member capable of pressing the fiber-reinforced resin material, the fixing mechanism being capable of fixing the accommodated fiber-reinforced resin material by pressing the fiber-reinforced resin material with the pressing member.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a sequential continuous catalytic solvolysis process and system for deconstructing co-mingled plastics containing polyesters, polyamides, and polyolefins into polyester monomers, polyamide monomers, and low molecular weight hydrocarbons, respectively. The catalysts and solvents used in the process can be recycled, and the monomers can undergo polymerization to fresh polyesters and polyamides for everyday use. The low molecular weight hydrocarbons can be used as liquefied gas.

Abstract: A method for separating and recovering plastics from a waste stream including size separating the waste material, comminuting the material, and separating material at a specific density between 1.0 and 1.1 SG. Systems are included herein. PP and PE are separated from the waste stream.

Abstract: Forming systems and assemblies as disclosed herein comprise a composite material comprising a structural component and a resin component combined with the reinforcing component. A forming element is disposed within the composite material and has a coefficient of thermal expansion that is greater than that of the composite material. The forming element is positioned to provide a desired integral structural reinforcement and/or surface feature to the composite. The composite material may comprise one or more passages extending from a surface thereof to the forming element. The composite material may be cured by heat to take a set configuration and then allowed to cool. The cooling of the composite material and the forming element enables the forming element to contract relative to the composite material and become delaminated therefrom to facilitate easy removal, and thereby provide an improved method and assembly for making structural reinforcing features in composite structures.

Abstract: A former holder with a quick-release mechanism for use in latex glove dipping process. A locking mechanism between the former and the holder is provided for enhancing efficiency and performance of the latex glove dipping process. One of the advantages of a former holder with a quick-release mechanism for use in latex glove dipping processes is that the former can be easily removed and replaced from the holder without disruption of the glove manufacturing operation. Furthermore, the attachment between the former and holder is a centralized position which reduces dislodged problems due to vibration, misalignment of the former when passing the stripping machine and avoids an uneven dipping process in a latex dipping tank and a coagulant dipping tank. In addition, the holder with the quick-release mechanism can be easily fitted to an automatic former replacement machine to reduce manpower and safety during replacement.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a metal-resin composite includes preparing a mold including a first mold forming a housing portion and a second mold movable with respect to the first mold, housing an extruded material in the housing portion, arranging resin material on the first mold, moving the second mold to form a cavity defined by the extruded material and the mold, and filling the cavity with the resin material. In the filling, a protrusion of the extruded material is brought into close contact with the housing portion or its peripheral edge by molding pressure applied from the mold to the extruded material, and the cavity is disconnected from a gap between an inner surface of the housing portion and the extruded material.

Abstract: Articles comprising a skin layer comprising virgin polymer and a core layer comprising a recycled polymer, along with associated systems and methods, are generally provided.

Abstract: A method of producing a component for a vehicle interior may comprise placing a liner in a forming tool, placing a heater element on the liner, applying a foam material, and forming the heater element on a substrate. Adhesive may be applied to the heater element and liner. The liner may comprise a tool liner configured to facilitate removal of the component from the forming tool. The tool liner may remain in the forming tool when the component is removed from the forming tool. The tool liner may be re-usable. The adhesive/tape may comprise a pressure-sensitive adhesive with suitable adhesion for the heater element/mat without requiring activation; the adhesive/tape may comprise a side with lower adhesion to the mold liner (temporary adhesion) and with higher adhesion to the body of the heater element/mat (permanent adhesion). A pre-fix tool may be used.

Abstract: System for producing at least one particle foam molding from an expandable or expanded particle foam material, comprising: —a detection device which is configured to detect at least one item of resource information describing the current and/or future consumption of at least one resource, in particular a process fluid or an energy carrier, in a current and/or future operation of a molding machine and/or of a functional module, —a control device which is configured to control the operation of the molding machine and/or of the functional module on the basis of an item of resource information.

Abstract: An expanded bead of polypropylene-based resin formed with a through hole that is defined by an inner peripheral surface and that has an average hole diameter of 1 mm or less. The expanded bead has a closed cell content of 85% or more, an average cell diameter of 50 to 300 ?m and an inner surface portion that extends along the inner peripheral surface that has an average cell diameter of 5 to 150 ?m which is smaller than the average cell diameter of the expanded bead.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems and computer program products for producing polyurethane foam, and then imaging the polyurethane foam at or just after the outlets while the foam is being produced, above the surface of the foam at an angle greater than zero to less than degrees relative to the surface of the foam, or after the foam is cut but before it has cooled to room temperature, using an infrared or an optical imaging device, to capture an image of the polyurethane foam, and determining, based on the captured image, if a defect that requires correction exists in the polyurethane foam; and optionally, in response to determining that a defect requiring correction exists, modifying a process parameter in producing the polyurethane foam.

Abstract: A molding apparatus for molding a closure device for a container. The closure device may be tethered to the container, and may open and close via a hinged articulation. The closure device includes a cylindrical body comprising hinge-connecting areas with pockets formed in the interior wall and defining an inner surface of the hinge-connecting areas, and hinges extending downwardly from the hinge-connecting areas and positioned at or below a bottom edge of the cylindrical body. The molding apparatus comprises a cavity insert component and a core component that cooperate to form mold surfaces to mold the closure device such that hinges are located below the cap area of the closure device, and hinge-connecting areas formed by projections in the core mold component and recesses in the cavity mold component are located within the cap area are flanked by membranous areas.

Abstract: Face masks, including filter masks, and methods for their production. The disclosed methods include using an overmoulding step to both form a sealing member and to fix the sealing member to a support frame and a sheet of filtering material.

Abstract: An injection mold, including: an insert, a fixed half, a moving half and a core. The fixed half has a first groove and a rubber inlet communicating with the first groove. The moving half is configured for matching with the fixed half, the moving half has a second groove, and the fixed half and the moving half are arranged in layers to form a cavity together by the first groove communicating with the second groove. The core is partially embedded in the second groove and connected to the movable mold, the core has a diameter variable end at least partially located in the cavity. The insert is arranged on an end face of the diameter variable end, a first molding section is formed between the insert and a bottom of the first groove, the first molding section is configured for injection molding the flat portion.

Abstract: An injection molding apparatus and method are provided, comprising: a core plate having a male protrusion; a cavity plate having a female cavity configured to be mated with the male protrusion; a first insert plate; a second insert plate connected to the first insert plate by a rotating arm; a motor; connected to the rotating arm, operable to rotate the first insert plate and the second insert plate in and out of the female cavity of the cavity plate; and an induction heating device, positioned outside of the cavity plate, operable to cause an induction current on a surface of either the first insert plate or the second insert plate when either are rotated outside of the female cavity.

Abstract: An injection molding task based navigation system for a computer user interface, wherein the navigation system automatically presents the user with a set of tasks that can be performed based on the system state(s) of the injection molding apparatus, the user class (e.g., level or credentials) and the device by which the user has gained access to the navigation system.

Abstract: A rapid shaping and aseptically filling device has an extrusion mold head, two mold mechanisms, and at least one filling needle. The extrusion mold head has an annular outlet, a needle passing through hole, and a shaping area defined below the annular outlet. The annular outlet forms a plastic blank. The two mold mechanisms are respectively located in two sides of the shaping area. Each of the two mold mechanisms is annular and has multiple molds. The molds are capable of moving circularly and sequentially passing the shaping area to engage with each other and tightly clamp the plastic blank. The at least one filling needle is mounted in the needle passing through hole and is located in a center of the plastic blank. A bottom end of the at least one filling needle is located above top two of the molds which engage with each other.

Abstract: A moulding including a matrix obtained from a reaction of a polyaryletherketone (PAEK) with at least one crosslinker capable of thermal crosslinking with keto groups of the PAEK to form at least two imine groups per crosslinker molecule. The crosslinker is selected from oligomers/polymers which have at least two amide groups or at least one amide group and at least one primary amino group or at least two imide groups or at least one imide group and at least one primary amino group, saturated alicyclic compounds which are different from the oligomers/polymers and have at least two primary amino groups, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides an LCP extruded film comprising a thermoplastic liquid crystal polymer and having a thickness of 15 ?m or more and 300 ?m or less, wherein coefficients of linear thermal expansion in a MD direction and a TD direction at 23 to 200° C. as measured by a TMA method according to JIS K7197 are each within a range of ?30 to 55 ppm/K, and the following conditions (A) and/or (B) are satisfied, and a method for manufacturing the same, an LCP extruded film for stretch treatment, an LCP stretched film, a heat-shrinkable LCP stretched film, an insulating material for a circuit substrate, and a metal foil-clad laminate: (A) a degree of orientation ?1 (%) of a film surface S1 exposed and a degree of orientation ?2 (%) of a film surface S2 located at a depth of 5 ?m from the film surface S1 satisfy a relationship of ?4.0?[(?2??1)/?1]×100?0.

Abstract: The invention relates to a changing device (10) for a changing of a flat film machine (100) from a feed product (EP) to a follow-on product (FP), comprising a sensor module (20) for acquiring at least one production parameter (PP) of the flat film machine (100) and an adjusting module (30) for a controlled change of this acquired at least one production parameter (PP), further comprising a controlling module (40) for controlling the adjusting module (30) for an optimized changing time (TU) for the acquired at least one production parameter (PP) from the feed product (EP) to the follow-on product (FP).

Abstract: A method for forming a layered workpiece includes a transfer step of attaching a sheet material 44 to a second mold 30 to transfer a pattern to the sheet material 44. A first mold 20 is provided with a sucking hole 22 penetrating the first mold 20 to open at a portion that comes into contact with a workpiece body 42, a second sucking device 52 that sucks the workpiece body 42 is connected to the sucking hole 22, a hole is created, before or during sucking by the second sucking device 52, at a place on the sheet material 44 in a non-bonded region X to moderate sucking by the second sucking device 52 so that the sheet material 44 does not attach to the non-bonded region X of the workpiece body 42.

Abstract: A pipe intended to be mounted in a fluid circuit of an aircraft, the pipe comprising a tube and two connection ends, the tube being made of a thermoplastic material and having a cylindrical shape, the tube defining an internal surface, intended to be in contact with the fluid, and an external surface opposite the internal surface, the pipe comprising at least one reinforcement band extending longitudinally on the external surface of a longitudinal portion of the tube, so as to form a reinforced portion of the tube.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of executing a molding process of molding a composition on a substrate using a member, the method comprising: obtaining, by irradiating the substrate with light, an index indicating an intensity of reflected light from the substrate; determining, based on the index obtained in the obtaining, whether a predetermined preprocess necessary for executing the molding process has been executed on the substrate; and executing the molding process on the substrate in a case of determining that the preprocess has been executed on the substrate.

Abstract: A machine including a base. The machine also can include a cradle configured to hold an electronic device. The machine further can include an alignment base configured to engage with an alignment mechanism of an overlay applicator. The overlay applicator can include an overlay configured to be applied to a screen of the electronic device. The machine also can include a lid hingedly attached to the base. The machine can be configured such that the lid can be rotated with respect to the base between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The machine can be configured in the closed configuration to facilitate applying the overlay of the overlay applicator to the screen of the electronic device. Other embodiments are described.

Abstract: Additive manufacturing methods and systems are disclosed for chemical modification of a build material through at least 300 nm of the depth of each deposited layer. The depth of penetration of chemical modification is brought about through formation parameters including increased pressure, decreased humidity, formation temperatures, etc. Formed build product properties are improved as compared to those formed by traditional bulk manufacturing methods as well as to those formed by previously known additive manufacturing methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of producing a modeled object by material extrusion using a 3D printer, the 3D printer including a modeling stage having a placement surface for placing the modeled object thereon, the method including: forming at least one first modeling layer on a surface of a modeling sheet disposed on the placement surface, using a molten product of a first modeling layer material; and forming at least one second modeling layer on the at least one first modeling layer, using a molten product of a second modeling layer material, wherein the first modeling layer material is different from the second modeling layer material.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for the additive manufacture of a component comprising a substantially annular bed for supporting the component, a powder depositor, an energy beam source for emitting a beam of energy towards a beam target location, and control means for adjusting the beam target location. The apparatus is configured to provide rotation of the beam target location and/or the powder depositor relative to the bed, the relative rotation being about a rotational axis. Also disclosed are a method for additive manufacture, a gas turbine engine, and an aircraft.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a three-dimensional object includes: a solidified layer forming step of repeating a material layer forming step and a solidification step and laminating a solidified layer; a manufacturing condition setting step of setting an irradiation condition and a division width; an irradiation area determining step of determining an irradiation area for each divided layer obtained by dividing a three-dimensional shape; a dividing step of dividing the irradiation area by the division width along a division direction and forming a divided area; and a scan line setting step of setting a raster scan line within the divided area. A laser beam is scanned along a scan path including the raster scan line. A direction obtained by horizontally rotating the division direction of the irradiation area in a target divided layer is taken as the division direction in the divided layer directly above the target divided layer.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for manufacturing a composite material object from composite material tapes. The apparatus includes a tape delivery unit storing and providing a plurality of fabric tape material spools, compaction or take-up mechanisms, an inline tape impregnation system and curing radiation sources. The apparatus contains compaction and resistance rollers, both connected to a robotic arm. The apparatus is operative to place compacted fabric tapes on top of each other to form a desired composite material object while traveling in a predetermined path using the robotic arm. The tape placement and compaction is executed without using a mandrel or mold.

Abstract: In an example of a surface treatment method, a three-dimensionally printed polyamide object is used. In the surface treatment method, the three-dimensionally printed polyamide object is first exposed to benzyl alcohol. In the surface treatment method, the three-dimensionally printed polyamide object is exposed to microwave irradiation after the benzyl alcohol exposure.

Abstract: Methods and systems for producing a structure having selectable piezoelectric properties via additive manufacturing. Such methods can include coupling an ultrasound generating device to a print head of the additive manufacturing apparatus; transmitting acoustic energy from the ultrasound generating device to the print head to vibrate the print head in an oscillatory manner; extruding a feed material from the print head; moving the print head in at least one dimension relative to a substrate on which the structure is being manufactured; and dispensing layers sequentially on top of each other to form the structure. Such systems can include an additive manufacturing apparatus comprising a print head movable in at least one dimension relative to a base configured to support the structure being produced; and an ultrasound generating device that is connected to the print head.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an additive layer manufacturing device comprising a printer head configured to provide deposition of an extrudate in use. A printer head for a fused deposition modelling printer is disclosed. The printer head comprises a body having a chamber for holding material to be deposited by the printer head through an output aperture. A heating element heats material contained within the chamber. A cover member is moveable relative to the output aperture so as to vary the amount of the output aperture that is uncovered such that material can be extruded therethrough. A first feed system is configured to feed a first material to the printer head. A second feed system is configured to feed a second material to the printer head. The device may comprise a mixing system configured to mix the first and second material in the printer head, such that the extrudate comprises a mixture of the first and second material.

Abstract: The invention provides a system and method for producing large format print products having three-dimensional features. The system incorporates at least one micro-dispensing jet valve and optionally a cutting apparatus to provide an integrated, efficient printing system capable of producing large format print products having dramatic three-dimensional features.

Abstract: According to some aspects, degradation of material in a sintering additive fabrication process may be mitigated or avoided by fabricating parts within a chamber that includes one or more thermal breaks. The thermal break may be implemented using a variety of structures, but generally allows material in the chamber close to the surface to be maintained at different temperatures than the material further from the surface. For instance, as a result of the thermal break, parts located within the material of the chamber that were formed earlier during fabrication may be kept cooler to avoid damage to the parts yet the upper surface (sometimes called the “build surface”) of unconsolidated material may be heated enough so as to require minimal additional energy exposure to trigger consolidation.

Abstract: A process and an apparatus for producing 3D moldings, wherein a spectrum converter is used. Said converter is defined as a means which absorbs a radiation, for example electromagnetic thermal radiation, and radiates or emits one or more defined wavelength ranges; the spectrum converter is here irradiated by an emitter of an electromagnetic thermal radiation (shortwave or longwave radiation), i.e.

Abstract: Auxiliary material handling units for additive manufacturing (AM), AM methods, methods of handling auxiliary material of an AM system, active print head cleaning devices, feedstock container modules, and related systems are provided. An auxiliary material handling unit (AMHU) includes a material displacer having at least one entry port through which auxiliary material from an AM system is received, wherein the material displacer displaces the auxiliary material away from the at least one entry port. A method of handling auxiliary material of an AM system includes receiving auxiliary material from the AM system in a material displacer having at least one entry port; and, with the material displacer, displacing the auxiliary material away from the at least one entry port. Displaced auxiliary material may be processed with a material processing unit and/or collected in a collection reservoir. At least one sensor may provide feedback to a controller.