Abstract: An atomiser assembly is provided, including: an oscillation chamber having a cavity containing a liquid to be atomized, a liquid inlet configured to provide a supply of the liquid to be atomized to the cavity, an elastically deformable element, and a mesh element comprising a plurality of nozzles; and an actuator configured to oscillate the elastically deformable element, the oscillation chamber and the liquid being contained in the cavity of the oscillation chamber form an oscillation system, in which oscillation of the elastically deformable element by the actuator varies pressure inside the cavity, and the actuator being further configured to oscillate the elastically deformable element at a resonant frequency of the oscillation system to eject liquid contained in the cavity from the cavity through the plurality of nozzles of the mesh element. An aerosol-generating system, an aerosol-generating device, and a method of operating an atomiser assembly are also provided.

Abstract: A liquid droplet production apparatus comprising a perforate membrane and an actuator. The actuator is configured to vibrate the perforate membrane such that a liquid in contact with the perforate membrane during use is caused to pass through at least one aperture of the perforate membrane and to be ejected as liquid droplets from the perforate membrane. The perforate membrane includes one or more stiffening structures for increasing the stiffness of the perforate membrane, the one or more stiffening structures each being defined by a local transverse deformation of the perforate membrane. A removable cartridge, a perforate membrane, an actuator assembly for use in such a liquid droplet delivery apparatus, and a method of manufacturing a perforate membrane for such a liquid droplet apparatus.

Abstract: A volatile material dispenser includes a base that houses a printed circuit board. The volatile material dispenser also includes a stand assembly and a shroud. The stand assembly is coupled with the base. The stand assembly includes a platform, a stand that extends from the platform, and a manifold that extends from the stand. The manifold contains a circular piezoelectric element. The shroud is positioned on the base. The shroud defines a chimney that is centered along a longitudinal axis. The manifold includes an annular wall that extends from the manifold. A spring is disposed within the manifold and is coaxial with the annular wall. A top end of the spring is wrapped around the annular wall and a bottom end of the spring applies a force against the piezoelectric element.

Abstract: An electrospray apparatus and a method of operating the electrospray apparatus can include an array of emitters that can emit a fog of charged droplets, wherein the charged droplets can be produced in a carrier gas by the array of emitters and directed into a development zone of a charge image. Each emitter among the array of emitters can be implemented as a cone-shaped emitter. The array of emitters can be implemented as a cone jet electrospray micro-array that can produce a high liquid concentration of the charged droplets in the carrier gas. The charged droplets can comprise charged fountain solution droplets, and the charge image can be a fountain solution image that can be transferrable to a blanket for control and subsequent ink transfer to a receiving medium.

Abstract: A vehicle tire dressing machine comprises a longitudinal linear guide system and a lateral linear guide system. The longitudinal linear guide system is adjacent and parallel to a transport conveyor for a vehicle having a vehicle tire, and the longitudinal linear guide system has a drive motor and is adapted for reciprocal motion thereon.

Abstract: A neck hole of a dispense tip is formed through a length of a body from an input end to an output end. An inlet hole is formed at a distal end of the neck hole, the inlet hole having a first inner diameter. An outlet hole is formed at a distal end of the inlet hole, the outlet hole having a second inner diameter less than the first. A first inner taper transitions the inlet hole from the first inner diameter to the second inner diameter. An outer taper is formed having a width that decreases along a longitudinal axis of the length of the neck hole at a distalmost end. The width of the outer taper is reduced at the distalmost end at the output end of the body of material from a first outer width to a second outer width less than the first outer width.

Abstract: A film manufacturing equipment includes a transporting device, a filtering device, a coating device, a baking device and a blowing device. Transporting device is configured to transport a substrate. The filtering device is configured to filter a solution. The coating device is configured to squeeze and coat the filtered solution on the substrate. The baking device is configured to bake the solution coated on the substrate. The blowing device is configured to blow an air to the baked solution.

Abstract: A coating film having excellent adhesion, even without the presence of a chemical conversion film treatment as an undercoat, and a metal automotive part having the coating film. A powder is deposited by powder-coating onto the surface of a metal automotive part that has been quenched after simultaneously forging, and tempering the metal automotive part and bake-hardening the deposited powder to form a skin film on the surface of the metal automotive part. The surface of the metal automotive part before the powder is powder-coated thereon is a work-hardened material surface that has not been subjected to a chemical conversion filming treatment.

Abstract: A vibration presentation apparatus (100) including: a connection plate (120); and a plurality of cells (110) spaced apart from each other on the connection plate (120), in which the cells (110) each include: a vibration device (112); a first elastic body (113); a vibration presentation plate (111) on which the vibration device (112) and the first elastic body (113) are disposed; and a support member (114) that is interposed between the first elastic body (113) and the connection plate (120), and supports the vibration presentation plate (111) through the first elastic body (113).

Abstract: Control consoles and methods for supplying a drive signal to a surgical tool are provided. The control console comprises a transformer with primary and secondary windings. The primary winding receives an input signal from a power source and induces the drive signal in the secondary winding to supply the drive signal to the surgical tool. A first current source comprising a leakage control winding is coupled to a path of the drive signal. The primary winding induces a first cancellation current in the leakage control winding to inject into the path of the drive signal to cancel leakage current. A sensor coupled to the path of the drive signal outputs a sensed signal to provide feedback related to leakage current. The sensor may connect to a second leakage current cancellation source and/or a fault detection stage. The power source may be variable and may also energize the second current source.

Abstract: A vibration device includes a first vibration plate having a length direction, the first vibration plate including a first end portion at one end in the length direction and a second end portion at another end in the length direction, a first piezoelectric element provided on the first vibration plate, a first conductive wiring line joined to the first piezoelectric element at a position closer to the first end portion in the length direction than a center of the first vibration plate, a first fixed component connected to the first conductive wiring line, and a case component to which the first fixed component is fixed. The second end portion is a free end, and the first conductive wiring line includes a bent portion.

Abstract: A device for using a powder or granular product for absorbing fluids spilled on the floor or ground includes a container provided with a storage tank for storing the absorbent product, a tank for receiving the soiled absorbent product, and a sifting receptacle. The sifting receptacle includes, at the bottom, a strainer which is arranged above an opening in the storage tank and can be emptied into the receiving tank.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide devices and methods for separating other track material (OTM) which is generated during railroad maintenance or replacement procedures. More specifically, but without limitation, embodiments provide devices and methods for separation of materials to desired groups of specific materials.

Abstract: Systems and methods for classifying and sorting materials in order to produce a collection of materials that are composed of a particular chemical composition in the aggregate. The system may utilize a vision system and one or more sensor systems, which may implement a machine learning system in order to identify or classify each of the materials. The sorting is then performed as a function of the classifications.

Abstract: A solar panel cleaning system includes: an automated cleaning device for cleaning a surface of a reference cell panel; a cleaning device controller in communication with a motor of the automated cleaning device, the cleaning device controller configured to receive a signal corresponding to measurement of a current of photovoltaic system. The cleaning device controller activates the automated cleaning device to clean a surface of the reference cell panel when the received signal indicates that a measurement of the current of the photovoltaic system is to be taken.

Abstract: A lower-surface center region of a substrate held by a first holder is cleaned by a cleaner. A lower-surface outer region of the substrate rotated by a second holder is cleaned by the cleaner. A mobile base provided with the second holder and the cleaner is moved in a horizontal plane such that a reference position of the first holder coincides with a center axis of the second holder in a plan view when the substrate is received and transferred between the first holder and the second holder, and is moved in the horizontal plane such that the cleaner overlaps with the lower-surface center region of the substrate held by the first holder and a center axis of the cleaner coincides with a first portion different from a center of the substrate in the plan view when the lower-surface center region is cleaned.

Abstract: A pool filter cleaning system is disclosed. The pool filter system allows for an efficient cleaning of contaminated pool filters without disposing contaminants into the ground or drain while also preserving water used. The system includes a container body having an interior volume divided into an upper wash compartment and a lower catch chamber. A system filter is disposed between the upper wash compartment and the lower catch chamber. A cleaning platform is disposed above the system filter and is configured to support a contaminated pool filter. The system further includes one or more pressure differential ports disposed on the container body. The one or more pressure differential ports are configured to receive a corresponding pressure generator apparatus for creating a pressure differential between the upper wash compartment and the lower catch chamber.

Abstract: An equipment cleaning apparatus for an extraplanetary environment includes a cleaner vessel positioned at an exterior of an extraplanetary habitat, and an exterior hatch located outside of the extraplanetary habitat and allowing access to an interior of the cleaner vessel. The cleaning apparatus is operable in one or more cleaning cycles to clean equipment located in the cleaner vessel. A method of cleaning equipment in an extraplanetary environment includes providing a cleaner vessel at an extraplanetary habitat, placing one or more articles of equipment into an interior of the cleaner vessel through an exterior hatch located outside of the extraplanetary habitat, closing the exterior hatch, and operating one or more cleaning cycles on the equipment in the cleaner vessel.

Abstract: Belt-fed tube cleaning systems and methods may include a tube cleaning projectile belt loaded into a pneumatic firing apparatus employing a cam-activated indexing element and projectile belt separation objects that permit or cause removal of individual tube cleaning projectiles from the tube cleaning projectile belt for semi-automatic tube cleaning operation thereof.

Abstract: A processing apparatus includes: a processing container; a temperature sensor that detects a temperature therein; a gas supply unit that supplies a cleaning gas into the processing container; a pressure regulation unit that regulates a pressure in the processing container; and a control unit that controls the gas supply unit and the pressure regulation unit to perform a cleaning processing of removing a deposited film in the processing container. The control unit stores a vapor pressure curve in which the temperature in the processing container is associated with a vapor pressure of water in the processing container. In the cleaning processing, the control unit sets a target pressure below the vapor pressure curve based on the temperature detected by the temperature sensor and the vapor pressure curve, and controls the pressure regulation unit such that the pressure in the processing container becomes the target pressure.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for reclaiming oil from vaporizer cartridges and filling vaporizer cartridges are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a plate having a top side, a bottom side opposite the top side, and a plurality of openings extending through the plate between the top side and the bottom side. A portion of respective ones of the openings is sized to receive a vaporizer cartridge such that the vaporizer cartridge can be inserted in an upside-down orientation into the opening. The plate also has a shoulder formed in respective ones of the openings to be engaged by a top end of the vaporizer cartridge and to support the vaporizer cartridge.

Abstract: A method for remediating PFAS-contaminated soil comprises measuring the initial moisture content of the PFAS-contaminated soil, optionally drying the PFAS-contaminated soil, and ball milling the PFAS-contaminated soil with or without the use of milling additives.

Abstract: Discussed is an aluminum foil for ultraviolet light reflecting materials, wherein a ratio of a total surface area of aluminum particles pressed into or adhering to a region having a predetermined surface area to the surface area of the region is less than or equal to 0.05%, the total surface area of crystallized products present in the region having a predetermined surface area is less than or equal to 2% with respect to the surface area of the region, an average surface area per crystallized product is less than or equal to 2 ?m2, and arithmetic surface roughness Ra of the region is less than 20 nm.

Abstract: A technology for evaluating forming allowance for a bending crack at a sheared end face of the press-formed component from shape information of an actual component. The method includes applying press forming including bending deformation to a metal sheet being sheared to manufacture a press-formed component, evaluating forming allowance for a bending crack at a sheared end face being an end face subjected to the shearing. A crack index value for evaluating the bending crack at the sheared end face of the press-formed component is obtained from a bend outer side strain at or near the sheared end face acquired on a basis of a component shape of the press-formed component and a press die bend radius at a portion forming the sheared end face in a press die used in the press forming, and the forming allowance for the bending crack is evaluated by the obtained crack index value.

Abstract: Provided is a stick curvature correction device that can determine a curvature of a stick with a simple structure and correct a curvature of a curved stick. The stick curvature correction device includes a curvature detection unit, a center push-up unit, a stick holding unit, and a stick correction unit. The curvature detection unit includes two-end push-up units, and a multi-point sensor unit. The center push-up unit causes a curved stick to axially rotate to be in a mountain bow state, and pushes up a part between a left end and a center of the stick. The stick holding unit holds the right end of the stick, and holds the stick slidably in a direction of the left end of the stick. The stick correction unit applies a force in a direction opposite to a curve direction of the put stick and corrects a curvature of the curved stick.

Abstract: A can end including a central panel with an expandable bubble disposed thereon is provided. The use of an expandable bubble allows for an expandable rivet button and thereafter an expandable rivet that has an enhanced overlap of a tab body. Such an expandable rivet allows for the use of a metal sheet with a thinner base thickness.

Abstract: A single crystal ceramic core composition has an inorganic portion and an organic portion. The inorganic portion makes up about 85% by weight of the total weight of the ceramic core composition, and the organic portion makes up about 15% by weight of the total weight of the ceramic core composition. The inorganic portion includes about 94 to 98% by weight spherical fused silica, and about 2 to 6% by weight zircon flour. The organic portion includes about 84 to 88% by weight binder, about 1 to 2% by weight dye, about 6 to 12% by weight surfactant, and about 1 to 5% by weight polymeric fiber.

Abstract: A method for producing an Fe-based nanocrystalline alloy ribbon, the method including a step of supplying a molten Fe-based alloy onto a rotating chill roll, and rapidly solidifying the molten Fe-based alloy that has been supplied onto the chill roll, thereby obtaining an Fe-based amorphous alloy ribbon having a free solidified surface and a roll contact surface, and a step of heat-treating the Fe-based amorphous alloy ribbon, thereby obtaining an Fe-based nanocrystalline alloy ribbon; wherein an outer peripheral part of the chill roll is composed of a Cu alloy, and a thermal conductivity of the outer peripheral part is from 70 W/(m·K) to 225 W/(m·K).

Abstract: A three-plate pressure die casting mold for producing at least one metallic die casting part by die casting a metal melt, includes first, second and third mold parts and at least one mold cavity as well as a sprue system. A relatively movable pressure plate is arranged in the third mold part, which, when opening the die casting mold, presses the sprue produced in the sprue system against the first mold part, whereby the sprue is retained and tears off from the die casting part in a defined manner. A method for pressure die casting using the three-plate pressure die casting mold is disclosed.

Abstract: A process of forming a low cost, erosion, oxidation, and wear resistant composite liner or insert that can be installed into a shot chamber in a die casting machine is provided. The process utilizes a self-healing erosive wear resistant coating on a liner of refractory metal to serve as the working surfaces of a shot chamber. The refractory liner is bonded to a low cost material so that the liner can be made extremely thin. Such a composite liner is expected to have an improved service life for die casting of corrosive metals and alloys.

Abstract: A three-dimensional (“3D”) printer.

Abstract: Submerged nozzle (1) through which molten steel can be poured from a tundish into a mould, said nozzle comprising: a substantially tubular body (2), extending from a first end (3) to a second end (4); a passageway (5), extending through the tubular body (2) along a longitudinal axis (A) from the first end (3) towards the second end (4); at least one inlet port (6), opening into the passageway (5) at said first end (3); a plurality of outlet ports (8), opening into the passageway (5) in a region (7) adjacent to the second end (4); and at least one rotatable insert (10); whereas the submerged nozzle (1) with the at least one rotatable insert (10) is configured that a molten metal entering the submerged nozzle (1) at the at least one inlet port (6) flows through the passageway (5) and around the rotatable insert (10) and exits the submerged entry nozzle (1) via the plurality of outlet ports (8), such that a rotation of the rotatable insert (10) is driven by the stream of molten metal.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a steel ingot in a casting arrangement employs a vacuum vessel; an ingot mold arranged within the vacuum vessel, and a stirrer arranged to stir liquid steel in the ingot mold. The method employs the following steps: providing a liquid steel melt; filling the ingot mold with the liquid steel melt; applying a reduced pressure within the vacuum vessel; allowing the liquid steel melt to solidify into an ingot; and allowing the liquid steel melt to solidify under stirring within the ingot mold at a reduced pressure during solidification of the steel melt. The liquid steel melt includes a predetermined amount of carbon and; incidental impurity elements in the form of oxides. During stirring, the oxides are reduced by carbothermic reaction in which oxygen in the oxides and carbon in the steel melt form carbon-monoxide.

Abstract: A method of forming a unitary sintered body can include cutting a first portion and a second portion from a sheet of feedstock. The feedstock can include ceramic or metallic particles suspended in a binder. The first portion can be positioned in contact with the second portion and the portions can be sintered together to form the unitary body.

Abstract: A method is provided to remove a selective amount of material from a metal component fabricated by additive manufacturing in a self-terminating manner. The method can be used to remove support structures and trapped powder from a metal component as well as to smooth surfaces of a 3D printed metal component. In some embodiments, selected surfaces of the metal component are treated to make the selected surfaces at least one of mechanically and chemically unstable. The unstable portion of the metal support can then be removed chemically, electrochemically, or through vapor-phase etching. The method can be used for processing any fluid or vapor-accessible regions and surfaces of a 3D printed metal component.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing apparatus includes a chamber, a material layer former, an inert gas supplier, and a material supply unit. The material supply unit includes a material tank, a transporter, and a sieve. The material tank stores material. The transporter transports the material discharged from the chamber and the material tank to the highest level of a conveyance route of the material. The sieve is provided below the transporter and above the chamber, removes impurities from the material sent from the transporter and then discharge the material downward to replenish the material layer former with the material.

Abstract: Additive manufacturing, such as laser sintering or melting of additive layers, can produce parts rapidly at small volume and in a factory setting. To ensure the additive manufactured parts are of high quality, a real-time non-destructive evaluation (NDE) technique is required to detect defects while they are being manufactured. The present invention describes an in-situ (real-time) inspection unit that can be added to an existing additive manufacturing (AM) tool, such as an FDM (fused deposition modeling) machine, or a direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) machine, providing real-time information about the part quality, and detecting flaws as they occur. The information provided by this unit is used to a) qualify the part as it is being made, and b) to provide feedback to the AM tool for correction, or to stop the process if the part will not meet the quality, thus saving time, energy and reduce material loss.

Abstract: Processes for tailoring the macroscopic shape, metallic composition, mechanical properties, and pore structure of nanoporous metal foams prepared through combustion synthesis via direct write 3D printing of metal energetic ligand precursor inks made with water and an organic thickening agent are disclosed. Such processes enable production of never before obtainable metal structures with hierarchical porosity, tailorable from the millimeter size regime to the nanometer size regime. Structures produced by these processes have numerous applications including, but not limited to, catalysts, heat exchangers, low density structural materials, biomedical implants, hydrogen storage medium, fuel cells, and batteries.

Abstract: A method for producing a green body for a machining segment, where the machining segment is connectable to a basic body of a machining tool by an underside of the machining segment, includes placing first hard material particles in a matrix material in a defined particle pattern. The first hard material particles are placed in the matrix material with a respective projection with respect to the matrix material.

Abstract: A method for producing a machining segment for a machining tool, where the machining segment is connectable to a basic body of the machining tool by an underside of the machining segment, includes producing a green body by placing first hard material particles in a first matrix material in a defined particle pattern and processing the green body by hot pressing under temperature and pressure between a first press punch, which forms the underside, and a second press punch, which forms an upper side of the machining segment, to form the machining segment, where the upper side is opposite from the underside. The second press punch has depressions in a pressing surface and an arrangement of the depressions corresponds to the defined particle pattern of the first hard material particles.

Abstract: A metal powder production method includes a powdering step of causing a jet flow to collide with a molten metal that flows down, thereby powdering the molten metal, and a coating step, for a metal powder, of immersing the powdered molten metal in a liquid containing a non-aqueous liquid, thereby forming a suspension of the metal powder, wherein the powdering step and the coating step are performed in a same apparatus, the non-aqueous liquid contains a raw material of an electrically insulating material, and in the metal powder, a surface is coated with the electrically insulating material.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method for the production of a noble metal nanomaterial comprising: (A) adding an aqueous solution of a source of noble metal ions and a reducing agent to an aqueous solution of an organic compound to form a reaction mixture, wherein the organic compound is capable of undergoing 2D planar stacking in aqueous solution; and (B) separating the noble metal nanomaterial from the reaction mixture. The present application also relates to a noble metal nanomaterial manufactured according to said method.

Abstract: A clamping chuck is provided for clamping palettes having a clamping spigot. The clamping chuck includes a receiving opening for the clamping spigot and a clamping device that includes an actuating piston displaceable between an initial position and a locking position for actuating clamping members for clamping the clamping spigot in the receiving opening. The clamping chuck includes a monitoring line that is acted upon pneumatically and leads from an inlet to an outlet. the receiving opening includes a conical insertion region, into which at least one control hole connected to the monitoring line emerges, the control hole being closed by the clamping spigot. A valve device is arranged between the inlet and the outlet of the monitoring line to vary the flow of a fluid through the monitoring line depending on the position of the actuating piston.

Abstract: Disclosed is an automatic hole-processing method with self-adapting adjustment of processing parameters, including the following steps: performing tool feeding, detecting whether the rotate speed changes or not, if changes, judging the type of the processing material according to the new rotate speed after stabilization (if not, the tool feeding is continued); feeding the tool according to the processing parameters suitable for the material, detecting whether the rotate speed changes or not, if changes, judging whether the hole processing has been completed or not according to the new rotate speed after stabilization (if not, the tool feeding is continued), if completed, retracting the tool with the set parameters (if not, judging the type of the processing material according to the new rotate speed after stabilization, and repeating the above steps), completing the hole processing.

Abstract: A powered cutting tool for cutting tubular or cylindrical workpieces such as pipe is described. The cutting tool includes a base, an electric motor, a collection of rollers, a frame, a feedscrew, an auto cut wheel system, and a handle for rotating the feedscrew and adjusting the position of the auto cut wheel system relative to the rollers. In certain versions, the cutting tool includes torque-limiting provisions, to limit the amount of torque applied to the feedscrew. In certain versions, the cutting tool includes rollers and press wheels featuring non-metal outer surfaces.

Abstract: A remotely controlled cutting tool for safely cutting electrified cables using a remote control and a method of setting up and operating the remotely controlled cutting tool and remote control.

Abstract: A reciprocating saw includes a housing, a motor, and a drive mechanism. The motor includes an output gear rotatable about a motor axis. The drive mechanism includes a driven gear that engages the output gear and is rotated by the motor. The driven gear has a circumference and is vertically-oriented within the housing. The drive mechanism also includes an output shaft coupled to the driven gear and configured to reciprocate relative to the housing. The drive mechanism further includes a single counterweight fixed relative to the driven gear and rotating with the driven gear through a path and in a same direction. As the counterweight moves through a rearward half of the path, the counterweight generally moves in an upward direction, and as the counterweight moves through a forward half of the path, the counterweight generally moves in a downward direction.

Abstract: A sawmill comprising first and second clamp members for clampingly engaging opposite sides of a log or log cant. A trolley includes the second clamp member. For moving the trolley cross-wise of the sawmill base, a threaded rotatable rod, to which a handle is attached, extends cross-wise of the base. The trolley includes a pair of walls which have a pair of aligned vertically oblong apertures respectively for receiving the rod. A half nut is fixedly attached to a bottom of one of the apertures and has threads which mate with threads on the rod so that the rod can threadedly engage the half nut.

Abstract: An improved design for a dust shroud providing an airflow conduit for collecting dust off a work piece and a saw blade. The dust shroud is configured with either one or two extending and telescoping lower rigid jaws that are durable and can engage a work piece at different angles. A novel roller is additionally provided for moving along a work piece.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a hypoid gear includes: a tooth cutting step of machining a shape of a tooth of the hypoid gear; a surface treatment step of forming a third intermediary gear provided with a hardened layer on a surface of the tooth; a lapping step of machining the third intermediary gear using an abrasive particle having a diameter of 14 ?m or less to form a fourth intermediary gear; and a shot peening step of spraying a particle having a diameter of 160 ?m or less onto the fourth intermediary gear.