Abstract: Presented is a method for making a flexible container. The method implements an injection mold having a collapsible core that expands/moves to define the apertures and, in some embodiments, holds a flexible film in place during the injection mold process and collapses/moves back post-injection molding to allow for the flexible container to be readily removed from the die. In addition, the method described includes a post-injection molding anneal process that is implemented to allow the flexible film to shrink so as to provide for the form-fitting of the film to the molded portion of the container.

Abstract: A monitoring apparatus for molds includes a control unit connectable to a first and second sensor associable with the mold and configured for emitting respective signals representative of a deformation parameter and temperature parameter of the mold. The control unit, in order to define an alert condition, is configured for: defining a value of a threshold parameter as a function of the temperature of the mold and comparing such value of the deformation parameter with a value of a threshold parameter defined as a function of the temperature of the mold; or normalizing, at a reference temperature, the value of the deformation parameter determined at the temperature of the mold and comparing a value of a threshold parameter, defined at the reference temperature, with the value of the normalized deformation parameter at the same reference temperature. Also forming the object of the present invention is a monitoring method and a data medium.

Abstract: The disclosure belongs to the technical field of heat insulation materials, and discloses an in-situ microfibrillated reinforced polymer composite heat insulation foam material as well as a preparation method and application thereof. This disclosure adopts a polypropylene matrix, a fiber-forming polymer, an elastomer and an antioxidant as a foam material. The foaming material is subjected to a primary melt blending process and a hot stretching process first, then subjected to a secondary melt blending process and cooling granulation and subjected to a pressing process, and a composite board is obtained. The composite board is subjected to supercritical fluid foaming process, and a composite heat insulation foam material is obtained.

Abstract: Coextended polymeric article comprising a layer comprising first and second opposed major surfaces, wherein a plurality of attached projection pairs comprising first and second projections extend from only the first major surface (i.e., the second major surface is free of any projections), wherein each first projection has at least first and second opposed sides and a height from the first major surface to a distal end, wherein each first projection has at least first and second opposed sides and a height from the first major surface to a distal end. Uses for coextruded polymeric articles described herein include adhesive articles and household cleaning products (e.g., a mop, a duster, a brush, a cleaning cloth, or a lint roller).

Abstract: A method and a device are for controlling a temperature of a barrel of a Thixomolding machine. The method includes acquiring a first barrel temperature of the Thixomolding machine, delaying, by the Thixomolding machine, an injection operation when the first barrel temperature is in a preset temperature range, recording a first parameter that indicates consumption of magnesium material in the first barrel of the Thixomolding machine, and increasing the first barrel temperature according to a set rule when the first parameter reaches a first threshold. A Thixomolding machine includes a barrel and is configured to control a temperature of the barrel according to the method.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a polymer film includes melting a resin, extruding the melted resin through a die to produce a polymer film, shaping the polymer film, cooling the polymer film, capturing an image of a test pattern through the polymer film, calculating a modulation transfer function value from the image, and adjusting a process parameter of the melting, the extruding, the shaping, or the cooling based on the calculated modulation transfer function value.

Abstract: A temperature adjustment device and a temperature adjustment method for a preform in a blow molding device with which it is possible to reduce a molding cycle time is provided. A temperature adjustment device for a preform in which a hollow rod member is inserted into an injection-molded, bottomed preform retained by a retention member, and a first air circulation path is formed between the preform and the hollow rod member to adjust the temperature of the preform. The temperature adjustment device is characterized in that a flow path adjustment member is fitted and attached to the outer periphery of the hollow rod member, whereby the cross-sectional area of the first air circulation path is partially adjusted and changed.

Abstract: To solve the above problem, a pouch forming apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a die in which a forming space is recessed inward from a top surface thereof; a partition wall partitioning the forming space into first and second forming spaces; a stripper disposed above the die and configured to descend to contact the die with the pouch film therebetween to fix the pouch film to be seated on a top surface of the die; and an electromagnetic force generation part disposed above the forming space and configured to generate electromagnetic force and configured to apply the electromagnetic force to the forming space.

Abstract: A molding device may comprise a mold, a plate, and a ring. The mold may comprise: a lower surface; an upper surface parallel to the lower surface; a hole defined in a part of the upper surface; and a through hole extending from a bottom surface of the hole to the lower surface of the mold. The plate may comprise a surface with a gas outlet defined therein. The ring may be arranged between the lower surface of the mold and the surface of the plate and connecting the mold and the plate. The ring may surround the through hole exposed on the lower surface of the mold and the gas outlet exposed on the surface of the plate. In a region where the ring is not arranged, a space may be defined between the lower surface of the mold and the surface of the plate.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method for forming an antiglare hard coat layer having a concavo-convex shape that exhibits a good antiglare property and being superior in scratch resistance.

Abstract: Methods and systems for mechanically forming one or more surface protrusions integrally from a garment material, the one or more surface protrusions extending outwardly from a garment surface of the garment material, include pre-heating at least one selected area of the garment material; placing the at least one selected area of the garment surface that is pre-heated against a first surface of a forming die, the first surface having a plurality of openings which have a configuration and orientation corresponding with the configuration and orientation of the one or more surface protrusions of the garment material. The garment surface may be softened by application of a source of energy, at least some of the softened garment surface positioned into at least one opening of the plurality of openings.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing powder particle including a surface and at least one functional group formed on the surface, wherein the at least one functional group increases laser energy absorption of the additive manufacturing powder particle. The additive manufacturing particle is treated with plasma radiation to form hydroxyl functional groups on a surface of the additive manufacturing powder particle, where the hydroxyl functional groups have a molecular vibrational frequency corresponding to a laser wavenumber range of laser energy of an additive manufacturing process, and where the plasma radiation treating the additive manufacturing powder particles depends on the laser energy of the additive manufacturing process.

Abstract: According to some aspects, techniques are provided for fabricating sinterable metallic parts through the application of directed energy to a build material. In particular, applying energy to a build material comprising a polymer mixed with a metal powder may cause the polymer to form a cohesive structure with the metal powder. As a result, the polymer acts as a “glue” to produce a metallic green part without local melting of the metal. The green part may subsequently be sintered to remove the polymer and produce a fully dense metal part. Optionally, a step of debinding may also be performed prior to, or simultaneously with, sintering.

Abstract: In an example 3D printing method, an electrical conductivity value for a resistor is identified. Based upon the identified electrical conductivity value, a predetermined amount of a conductive agent is selectively applied to at least a portion of a build material layer in order to introduce a predetermined volume percentage of a conductive material to the resistor. Based upon the identified electrical conductivity value and the predetermined volume percent of the conductive material, a predetermined amount of a resistive agent is selectively applied to the at least a portion of the build material layer in order to introduce a predetermined volume percentage of a resistive material to the resistor. The build material layer is exposed to electromagnetic radiation, whereby the at least the portion coalesces to form a layer of the resistor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method improving the shear strength of a 3D manufactured product by inserting infill into the interstices between the bead layers.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a resin formed product having a leather grain includes: a 3D printing step of inputting printing data to a 3D printer, and printing an intermediate product having an intermediate grain that is a base of the leather grain; and a post processing step of obtaining the resin formed product, which is a finished product, by carrying out post processing on the intermediate product printed in the 3D printing step. A grain height in input data, which is the printing data inputted in the 3D printing step, is greater than or equal to 120% of a stacking pitch in the 3D printing step.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing system has a controller configured to operate a spool valve to open and close nozzles in a multi-nozzle extruder while the extruder moves in an X-Y plane and rotates about an axis perpendicular to the XY plane to form swaths in the X-Y plane. The controller operates one actuator to rotate the multi-nozzle extruder so a longitudinal axis of a nozzle array in the extruder remains perpendicular to a movement path for the extruder and to operate another actuator to move a cylindrical member of the spool valve.

Abstract: A nozzle apparatus for a 3D printer employs a center post or shape and extrudes a circumferential, tubular form having a central void. The nozzle includes a radial arrangement of prongs or supports around a center post, which provides space for molten print medium to flow in a 360° form around the center post. The nozzle extrudes a hollow tubular form around the post that can lay a tube shaped article on a perpendicular print bed, or can be used to deposit high resolution, hollow cylindrical segments for forming lightweight articles with less volume of print medium required due to the hollow extruded shape. A stream of air or gas may be emitted into the center of the extrusion for maintaining a tubular shape. Other suitable shapes may be employed by altering the contour of the center post and the bore.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing apparatus configured to laminate a plurality of thin films to form a modeled object, the additive manufacturing apparatus including a stage; a roll coater, including a first roll and a second roll, configured to form each of the thin films, the thin film being made of a modeling material, the modeling material being a material of the modeled object; and a drive unit configured to move the roll coater on the stage, the roll coater: is arranged so that the second roll is located on the stage; passes the modeling material between a first roll surface of the first roll and a second roll surface of the second roll; and the drive unit moves the roll coater on the stage in a direction orthogonal to the second axis, and thereby laminates the thin film, formed on the second roll surface, onto the stage.

Abstract: In a method for producing a solid-body layer, an emitter array is provided. A support is rotationally positioned relative to the emitter array, about an axis of rotation, and material portions of a material that passes through the nozzles are applied to the support and solidified. The center point of the emitter farthest away from the axis of rotation has a first radial distance, and the emitter arranged closest to the axis of rotation has a second radial distance from the axis of rotation. A trigger signal is generated, which defines trigger points. A material dispensing signal is generated and temporarily stored, in each instance, for the individual emitters, as a function of geometry data and/or as a function of the position in which the emitter in question is arranged relative to the support, when the emitter is positioned at the corresponding trigger point.

Abstract: A system for producing a graft device for a patient may comprise: an imaging device configured to produce image data of a tubular conduit; and a processing unit configured to receive the image data from the imaging device. The processing unit may comprise an algorithm configured to process the image data, and produce a construction signal based on the image data. A material delivery device may be configured to receive the construction signal from the processor, and deliver material to produce a 3D covering based on the construction signal. The graft device may comprise the 3D covering positioned about the tubular conduit. Graft devices and methods of producing graft devices may also be provided.

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) printing methodology is disclosed for freeform fabrication of hydrophobic structures without the use of printed support structures. The build material is directly printed in and supported by a fumed silica-containing yield-stress support bath to form an intermediate article in the support bath material. The intermediate article may be liquid or only partially solidified after being printed into the support bath material. The intermediate article is then heated or irradiated with ultraviolet radiation to initiate cross-linking to solidify the printed intermediate article, forming a finished article.

Abstract: Wind Turbine Blade (12) Leading Edge (24, 30, 88) Protection Method In a first aspect of the invention there is provided a method of applying an erosion shield (22) to a leading edge region (30) of a wind turbine blade (12). The method comprises providing a wind turbine blade (12) comprising a blade shell (26) having an aerodynamic profile and defining a leading edge region (30); providing an erosion shield (22) made of a polymer material, the erosion shield (22) having an inner surface (36) to be bonded to the leading edge region (30) of the blade shell (26), and an outer surface (38, 84, 98) to be exposed in use; activating (44) the inner surface (36) of the erosion shield (22), and cleaning (42) the inner surface (36) of the erosion shield (22) using a solvent.

Abstract: A method of fastening a joining insert to a wind turbine rotor blade element, the method including: providing a wind turbine rotor blade element of a fiber-reinforced composite material, the rotor blade element having a joining surface and a blind hole, the blind hole having a proximal end at the joining surface and a distal end within the fiber-reinforced composite material; forming a channel through the fiber-reinforced composite material, the channel connecting the distal end of the blind hole to a channel opening at an inner and/or outer surface of the rotor blade element; placing a joining insert in the blind hole; filling a space between the joining insert and the blind hole with a liquid plastics material in a vacuum infusion process, wherein the channel opening is connected either to a liquid plastics material supply line or to a process suction line; curing the liquid plastics material.

Abstract: A fixture for heat pressing process is applied to a hot pressing machine for hot pressing two elastic plastic pieces so as to manufacture an airbag. The two elastic plastic pieces are disposed between the fixture and the hot pressing machine. The fixture includes a first frame, a second frame and a flexible heat blocking layer. The first frame includes two first brackets, which are separated from each other with a first distance. The second frame includes two second brackets, which are separated from each other with a second distance, and located at two ends of the first brackets, respectively. The flexible heat blocking layer is fixed by the first frame and/or the second frame.

Abstract: A molding method is provided for manufacturing a composite material having a base layer formed of at least one first prepreg sheet and a second prepreg sheet stacked on at least a portion of the first prepreg sheet. The first prepreg sheet and the second prepreg sheet are stacked, and then heated and cured. The second prepreg sheet constitutes a front surface layer that is integrally formed on the surface of the base layer. Here, the amount of second resin in the second prepreg sheet is larger than the amount of first resin in the first prepreg sheet on a per unit volume basis in an interface between the first prepreg sheet and the second prepreg sheet when the second prepreg sheet is stacked on the first prepreg sheet.

Abstract: A three-dimensional orthogonal woven composite outlet guide vane and a manufacturing method are provided. Near-net-shaped manufacturing of the outlet guide vane is realized, and a vane profile-platform junction of the outlet guide vane is reinforced by designing a bifurcation of the preform. A basic structure of a three-dimensional orthogonal woven composite and a bifurcation of the vane profile-platform junction are used, so that the ultimate strength under tension, compression and bending of the outlet guide vane structure are significantly improved, and the weight of the outlet guide vane is reduced. Structural load bearing and force transmission functions of a strut are provided by the outlet guide vane while the functions of vane rectification, noise reduction and others are ensured. As a result, the weight and dimensions of an aeroengine, as well as structural complexity, are reduced by removing struts.

Abstract: A method for improving the impact resistance of a fiber-composite part includes positioning fibers within an expected impact region of the part, wherein at least a portion of most of the positioned fibers is oriented to be within about 45 degrees of parallel to an impact vector of an impact that occurs at the impact region. At least some of the fibers in the impact region should have relatively high impact resistance, such as glass fiber or aramid fiber, and the matrix in the impact region should have relatively high impact resistance.

Abstract: A method of producing composites that are capable of being used in various industries, including the aerospace and automotive industries. In particular, the present disclosure relates to methods of curing one or more prepregs and/or a liquid curable composition using one or more self-supporting, nonwoven carbon nanotube sheets comprising substantially non-aligned carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: An article-forming tool comprises an elongate jig having a predefined shape, an elongate flexible vise configured to hold a fiber-composite article of a predefined cross section, and a spacer system. The vise opposes the jig; it includes a series of clamp segments and a flexible spline sheet configured to conform controllably to the shape of the jig. The clamp segments are arranged side-by-side along a length of the vise, each clamp segment comprising a set of platens configured to hold a corresponding longitudinal segment of the article. The flexible spline sheet extends through the series of clamp segments, between opposing platens. The spacer system is configured to control the conformation of the spline to the shape of the jig.

Abstract: A caul for debulking a composite part broadly includes opposing first and second surfaces, a plurality of through-holes, and a coating. The first surface may have a curvature complementary to a shape of the composite part. The through-holes pass through the caul from the first surface to the second surface. The coating may be a chemically inert material to ensure the caul does not affect the composite part. The caul is configured to be positioned against the composite part for debulking. The caul may be made out of silicone rubber or any other suitable material and may be reusable.

Abstract: A fitting method is for fitting a material to be repaired and a repair patch to be adhesively bonded to the material at adhesive surfaces, each adhesive surface having at least two or more of curved portions. The fitting method includes measuring a shape of the material; measuring a shape of the repair patch; dividing repair patch shape measurement data acquired at measuring the shape of repair patch into pieces of divided data each including one or less of the curved portions; performing, at the adhesive surfaces, fitting processing of the pieces of divided data acquired at dividing the repair patch shape measurement data to material-to-be-repaired shape measurement data acquired at measuring the shape of material; and calculating a gap amount between the material-to-be-repaired shape measurement data and repair patch shape fitting data acquired from the fitting processing at the adhesive surfaces.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an ophthalmic lens using an additive manufacturing technology, based on an optical element and initial manufacturing data, the initial manufacturing data including data defining a complementary portion to deposit on the optical element to form the ophthalmic lens from the optical element, includes the steps of: positioning the optical element on a support; determining a positioning error between the position of the optical element and a reference position on the support using a measurement directed to the optical element; determining a deterioration on the optical element; calculating updated manufacturing data taking into account initial manufacturing data and the determined positioning error; and manufacturing the ophthalmic lens using the updated manufacturing data by the additive manufacturing technology by depositing the complementary portion on the optical element to form the ophthalmic lens from the optical element.

Abstract: Processing method for inserting electronic devices that are suitable for communicating in radio frequency into respective rubber sleeves (5); are provided: a conveyor (9) for advancing a first rubber belt (10) arranged along an insertion path; a first feed device (12) for placing the transponder (1) upon an upper surface of the first rubber belt (10); a second feed device (13) for placing upon the upper surface of the first rubber belt (10) and upon each previously placed transponder (1) a corresponding sheet of green rubber (14) that completely covers the transponder (1); and a cutting device (16) arranged downstream of the second feed device (13) along the direction of travel of the first rubber belt (10) for cutting out at least the first rubber belt (10) by performing a cut of a rectangular shape around each transponder (1) in order to separate each sleeve (5) from the rubber belt.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear comprises a midsole including a polymeric bladder element enclosing a fluid-filled interior cavity, a first outsole component secured to a bottom surface and to a side surface of the polymeric bladder element, and a second outsole component. The first outsole component includes a first base, and a wall integral with the first base. The second outsole component includes a second base secured to the first base, and a wall integral with the second base and secured to the outer surface of the wall of the first outsole component. A method of manufacturing the article of footwear includes thermoforming the bladder element and the first outsole component, and securing the second outsole component to the first outsole component.

Abstract: A transfer press includes a press machine that moves a slide up and down in accordance with pressing motion, and a transport device that moves a retainer in accordance with transfer motion to transport a workpiece. The transfer press includes a creation unit, a determination unit, and a phase adjustment unit. The creation unit creates a three-dimensional operating curved surface based on the provisionally set pressing motion and the provisionally set transfer motion. The determination unit compares a standard upper die interference curved surface with the operating curved surface in the same three-dimensional coordinate system to determine whether the operating curved surface is present within an interference region of the standard upper die interference curved surface. The phase adjustment unit changes a relative phase of the transfer motion relative to the pressing motion when the operating curved surface is present within the interference region.

Abstract: A mobile palm oil processing machine that is capable of being towed by a light-duty vehicle such as a motorcycle and that includes a small-scale palm oil press mounted on a trailer along with a diesel engine that is coupled to the palm oil press via a drive shaft. The trailer further comprises includes a removable cover capable of being deployed as a shelter roof or alternatively as a ramp when the mobile palm oil processing machine is deployed on site. The trailer further includes the capability for self-propulsion that allows the trailer to ascend and descend steep inclines and to assist the light-duty vehicle in self extrication when the trailer is stuck, such as on a muddy or unimproved road.

Abstract: A method for erecting a box includes positioning can unerected box in an automated erecting apparatus. The method further includes bending major and minor flaps on the unerected box relative to sides of the unerected box. The method further includes, while the major and minor flaps are bent relative to the sides of the unerected box, performing an automated opening operation on the unerected box, wherein the unerected box comprises a stacking fold.

Abstract: A glazing (10) comprising a switchable optical device (26) is proposed. The switchable optical device (26) has a layer structure comprising in this order a first substrate (12), a switchable layer (18) and a second substrate (24). Further, at least one of the first substrate (12) and the second substrate (24) is attached to a further sheet (30) by means of an adhesive tape (40) or an optically clear adhesive (48). Further aspects of the invention relate to a laminated structure and an insulated glazing unit comprising such a glazing (10) and a method for manufacturing of such a glazing (10).

Abstract: Provided are a double-sided adhesive tape for a display and a manufacturing method therefor, the double-sided adhesive tape sequentially including: a first acrylic adhesive layer; an acrylic foaming layer; a thermoplastic film layer having a black layer laminated on at least one surface thereof; and a second acrylic adhesive layer.

Abstract: Provided is a multilayered article and a multilayered container having excellent delamination resistance while maintaining an excellent oxygen barrier property. The multilayered article includes a polyester resin layer and a barrier layer, wherein a polyamide resin contained in the barrier layer contains from 90 to 10 parts by mass of a polyamide resin (B) per 10 to 90 parts by mass of a polyamide resin (A). In the polyamide resin (A), 70 mol % or more of structural unit derived from a diamine is derived from xylylenediamine, and over 90 mol % of structural unit derived from a dicarboxylic acid is derived from adipic acid. In the polyamide resin (B), 70 mol % or more of structural unit derived from a diamine is derived from xylylenediamine, and of structural unit derived from a dicarboxylic acid, from 30 to 65 mol % is derived from an am-linear aliphatic dicarboxylic acid having from 4 to 20 carbons and from 70 to 35 mol % is derived from isophthalic acid.

Abstract: Provided are: a multilayer structure having a strong initial interlayer adhesive force, with a decrease of the interlayer adhesive force being prevented even in a case of use in a harsh environment such as exposure to hot water, an acid, or an alkali for a long period of time; a method for producing such a multilayer structure; and a sheet for preventing diffusion of hazardous substances, a landfill geomembrane, and a multilayer pipe, each including such a multilayer structure.

Abstract: A composite structure of a cargo body and a method of making the same are disclosed. The composite structure includes at least one electrical grid embedded within fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) layers. The embedded electrical grid includes a plurality of conductive fibers and a plurality of insulating fibers integrated into a polymer matrix of the FRP layers. The embedded electrical grid may be used for power distribution, structural strengthening and stiffness, and/or puncture detection.

Abstract: An impact-absorbing structure that includes a plurality of interconnected cells forming a sheet, each cell having a sidewall and a longitudinal axis. Each cell may be configured to absorb energy through plastic deformation in response to an applied load, and a sidewall of at least one cell may include a geometric perturbation that is oriented in a direction that is not parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cell. The geometric perturbation may reduce the load required to cause plastic deformation of the cell.

Abstract: A laminated body pressing apparatus, which can restrain damage of a first outer ridge portion or a second outer ridge portion of a positive electrode plate during roller-pressing and can restrain damage of a strip-shaped first separator of a strip-shaped negative electrode body on a positive electrode plate side, includes a first press roller, a second press roller disposed parallel to the first press roller and spaced apart from the first press roller by a roller gap, and a metal plate feeding unit to feed a strip-shaped metal plate extending in a conveyance direction to the roller gap. The apparatus roller-presses the positive electrode plate and the strip-shaped negative electrode body by the first press roller and the second press roller in a state where the strip-shaped metal plate fed by the metal plate feeding unit is placed on the positive electrode plate placed on the strip-shaped negative electrode body.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a bonded body that includes a glass member, a bonding subject member, and a bonding portion bonded to the glass member and the bonding subject member. The method includes a setting step, a pressing step, and a bonding portion formation step. The setting step is a step of setting a jig main body lid on a jig main body in a state in which a stack is disposed in a recess of the jig main body. The pressing step is a step of adjusting an atmospheric pressure in the recess of the jig main body after the setting step to press the stack with the jig main body lid. The bonding portion formation step is a step of forming the bonding portion from a bonding material included in the stack in a state in which the stack is pressed in the pressing step.

Abstract: A CFRP material with an Al alloy sheet attached to or a CFRTP material with an Al alloy sheet attached to is prepared by joining an Al alloy sheet with a CFRP material or a CFRTP material by adhesion or by injection molding. The surface of this Al alloy sheet and a surface of metal material such as Ti, etc., are subjected to chemical treatment. After this chemical treatment, the CFRP material with an Al alloy sheet attached to or the CFRTP material with an Al alloy sheet attached to and the metal material are inserted into a metallic mold for injection molding so as to have a gap therebetween. High crystalline thermoplastic resin is injected into this gap to join the metal material with the Al alloy sheet, thus obtaining a laminated composite.

Abstract: An acoustical ceiling panel including a first layer having a first major surface opposite a second major surface and a side surface extending therebetween, a second layer having a first major surface opposite a second major surface and a side surface extending therebetween, and a sealing layer having a first major surface opposite a second major surface and a side surface extending therebetween. The sealing layer may be positioned between the first major surface of the first layer and the second major surface of the second layer. The side surface of the sealing layer may extend beyond the side surface of the first layer and the side surface of the second layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides: a non-woven fabric for a sterilization packaging material, the non-woven fabric being capable of being compatible with all sterilization treatment methods and maintaining a sterile state in the interior without breaking even in a variety of environments in which the non-woven fabric can be assumed to be used as a sterilization packaging material; and a non-woven fabric for a sterilization packaging material, the non-woven fabric achieving both easy-peel properties that enable easy handling without breakage and barrier properties for retaining the sterile state in the interior.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laminate structure comprising an adhesive polymeric interlayer (API) that comprises discrete zones. Such discrete zones are located at the interface of the API and the glass substrate. Generally, the discrete zones comprise two sets of discrete zones, debonding and adhesive. These zones allow for a unique combination of modified API-glass debonding, laminate toughness, and laminate durability. Various spatial patterns and densities of debonding are described, as well as the resulting material properties.