Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing a shaped body, wherein, in step i), a layer of an amorphous sinter powder (SP) comprising at least 70% by weight of at least one amorphous polyamide selected from the group consisting of polyamide 6I/6T and polyamide DT/DI is provided, and, in step ii), the layer provided in step i) is selectively sintered. The present invention further relates to a method of producing an amorphous sinter powder (SP) and to an amorphous sinter powder (SP) obtainable by that method. The present invention also relates to use of the amorphous sinter powder (SP) in a sintering method, and to shaped bodies obtainable by the method of the invention.

Abstract: Formulations usable in additive manufacturing of a three-dimensional object, which comprise a reinforcing material such as silica particles in an amount of from 10 to 30%, or from 15 to 20%, by weight, of the total weight of the formulation, and a designed combination of curable materials as described in the specification, is provided. Additive manufacturing of three-dimensional objects made of such a formulation and featuring enhanced mechanical properties, and objects obtained thereby are also provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to processes and systems of rapid prototyping and production. Its features includes flexible material deposition along tangential directions of surfaces of a part to be made, thereby eliminating stair-shape surface due to uniform horizontal layer deposition, increasing width of material deposition to increase build up rate, applying the principles of traditional forming/joining processes, such as casting, fusion welding, plastic extrusion and injection molding in the fabrication process so that various industrial materials can be processed, applying comparatively low cost heating sources, such as induction heating and arc-heating. Additional features include varying width and size of material deposition in accordance with geometry to be formed and applying a differential molding means for improved shape formation and surface finishing.

Abstract: A three-dimensional printing method can include iteratively applying polymer build material as individual layers; based on a three-dimensional object model, selectively jetting an electromagnetic radiation absorber and a translucency-modulating plasticizer onto individual layers of the polymer build material; and exposing the powder bed to electromagnetic energy to selectively fuse portions of individual layers of the polymer build material together to form a three-dimensional object. The polymer build material can include from about 60 wt % to 100 wt % polymeric particles having an average particle size from about 10 ?m to about 150 ?m and a degree of crystallinity from about 2% to about 60%, to a powder bed. At the locations where the polymer build material includes jetted translucency-modulating plasticizer, the three-dimensional object can exhibit an optical transmittance from about 5% to about 80%.

Abstract: A novel technology to create 3D-printed objects that are extremely temperature resistant, mechanically robust, ultra-low-wear, and exhibit self-healing behavior. The material can be manufactured in a wide variety of process conditions and even used as a high-strength adhesive, enabling hybrid fabrication strategies. The gel precursor for this material is formed from two solids that react to create a high-performance polymer when heated. Unlike similar materials, these are solid at room temperature and form a printable gel when dissolved in a solvent. Addition of a secondary solvent to this gel modifies the solubility and creates a super-saturated fluid with tunable rheology. Once the gel material has been printed, it is allowed to dry via forced convection. This removes the solvent and leaves only the uncured polymer precursors. After the majority of the solvent has been removed, the material is heated to its cure temperature, at which point it melts, cures, and re-hardens.

Abstract: An extrusion-based 3D printer configured to print 3D parts in a layer-by-layer manner includes a platen configured to accept and support extruded material, at least one print head configured to extrude material to print a 3D part and a gantry configured to move the at least one print head as the material is extruded. The 3D printer includes at least one head carriage configured to engage the at least one print head. The at least one carriage is configured to engage and retain the at least one print head, where a filament cutter positioned above the at least one print head. The filament cutter includes a blade configured to be moved by the user, such that the blade is positionable between a non-cutting position where filament can be fed to the at least one print head and a cutting position wherein the filament is cut above the print head.

Abstract: A processing system is configured to form a build object. The processing system includes: a first optical system that condenses an energy beam on a first irradiation position; and a material supply apparatus that is configured to supply build materials to the first irradiation position. The processing system is capable of forming the build object by irradiating the build materials supplied by the material supply apparatus, with the energy beam from the first optical system, and the processing system processes the build object by a second optical system irradiating a surface of the build object with the energy beam from the first optical system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a plastic component (1) having defined target dimensions, in particular defined target outer dimensions, said method comprising: —forming a one- or multi-part base body structure (2) in an additive manufacturing process, wherein the base body structure (2) is formed with an undersize with respect to the defined geometric target dimensions, —attaching at least one enveloping element (3) enveloping the base body structure (2) on the exposed surfaces of the base body structure (2) by forming the plastic component (1) that is to be produced, wherein an enveloping element (3) is used, the wall thickness of which compensates the undersize of the base body structure (2) with respect to the defined geometric target dimensions of the plastic component (1).

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for additive manufacture of a customized ocular contact lens for a subject in a fast and convenient manner. In various aspects disclosed herein, methods disclosed herein provide for the imaging of the outer surface of a subject's cornea, designing a customized ocular contact lens based on the data from the imaging of the cornea, including determining anterior and posterior surfaces of the ocular contact lens, manufacturing the ocular contact lens using additive manufacturing, verifying the fit of the customized ocular contact lens on the subject's cornea, and verifying the optical power of the customized ocular contact lens. These features allow for the fast and convenient production of an ocular contact lens customized to a subject's cornea and manufactured to a specified optical power.

Abstract: According to an example, a method for setting print parameters for a subsequent printing operation may comprise forming a layer of powder, printing a plurality of patches on the formed layer, obtaining sensor data corresponding to at least two patches of the plurality of patches, determining for each of the at least two of the plurality of patches characteristics of the interaction between the printing liquid and powder in the formed layer based on the obtained sensor data, and setting the print parameters based on the determined characteristics of the interaction.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a three-dimensional object includes: a first modeling step of extruding a first modeling material to model a raft layer on a modeling surface of a stage; and a second modeling step of extruding a second modeling material and depositing a modeling layer on the raft layer to model an object. The raft layer is separated from the object after the second modeling step is completed.

Abstract: A universal tip for an electrofusion tool including a main body configured to be electrically connected to an electrical lead of the electrofusion tool, and a contact supported by the main body being capable of transferring a voltage from the electrofusion tool to a pipe fitting. The contact is adjustable between a first configuration, in which the contact is configured to engage a first terminal having a first size, and a second configuration, in which the contact is configured to engage a second terminal having a second size that is different than the first size.

Abstract: A method for forming composite materials and associated apparatuses is presented, including positioning at least one electronic component on a lay-up surface. The method also includes positioning a composite on the lay-up surface, where the composite comprises resin and fibers. Additionally, the method includes causing a flow of the resin between the lay-up surface and the fibers. Yet further, the method includes curing the resin to form a cured resin, where the electronic component and the fibers are located in the cured resin. The composite material includes a resin having a shape based on a surface of a lay-up system. Additionally, the composite material includes fibers contained within the resin. Further, the composite materials includes at least one electronic component. The electronic component of the composite material is located in the resin based on a flow of the resin around the electronic component on the surface of the lay-up.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite product includes recovering a wet composite waste from at least one of the manufacturing process or an end-of-life product. The wet composite waste includes a first resin and a plurality of first fibers that are bound together with the first resin. The method also includes grinding the wet composite waste after recovering the wet composite waste. The method also includes mixing the wet composite waste with the second resin into a homogeneous mixture and placing the homogeneous mixture into a cavity. The method includes curing the second resin of the homogeneous mixture such that the homogenous mixture hardens to form a composite product that includes the first resin, the second resin, and the plurality of first fibers.

Abstract: A system for constructing a compacted stringer package includes a compression housing that includes a tray and a lid that is movable relative to the tray such that the compression housing is in an open state or in a closed state. The system includes a compression layer that is positioned over the tray. The system includes a breather layer that is positioned over the compression layer. With the compression housing in the closed state, the lid and the compression layer form a sealed chamber. With the compression housing in the closed state, the breather layer is positioned between the lid and the compression layer and within the sealed chamber. With the compression housing in the closed state, the breather layer distributes vacuum within the sealed chamber.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a shaped soft goods article that includes a first material, and second element at least partially embedded therein. The first material is a unitary non-woven material having at least one three-dimensional feature that is made from a slurry containing at least one type of natural or synthetic fibers and at least one of crosslinkers, natural and/or synthetic adhesives, biobased and/or synthetic thermoplastics, including nanocellulose, and/or latex. The second element can be functional or decorative.

Abstract: The present invention concerns methods and an apparatus for producing contact lenses, such as silicone hydrogel contact lenses, and further relates to methods and an apparatus for producing silicone hydrogel contact lens mold assemblies, methods and apparatus for producing silicone hydrogel contact lenses using such mold assemblies, and silicone hydrogel contact lenses and lens member bodies produced using such methods and apparatus.

Abstract: A tire curing press includes a top structure and a bottom structure. Hollow squeeze cylinders that can be extended and retracted are mounted underside of the bottom structure. Squeeze columns are mounted inside respective hollow pistons that can slide inside respective cylinders. Grooves are formed at intermediate position on the columns to obtain variable heights between the top and bottom structures. Lock assemblies are assembled concentric to each column above the top structure. The lock assemblies have clamping plates capable of being pulled towards each other to engage with the grooves and to lock the top structure with the columns. Distance sensors are provided to determine a distance between the grooves of each column and the clamping plates when the squeeze cylinders are retracted. Control means are configured to independently disengage the clamping plates from the grooves of each column when a predetermined distance is sensed by the distance sensors.

Abstract: A packaging material processing machine (10) is described. It comprises an upper processing tool (12) and a lower processing tool (14) being configured for interacting with each other in order to process the sheet material. Moreover, a drive unit (18) is provided which comprises an electric machine (20) and a flywheel (22). An electrical supply unit (28) is electrically connected to the electric machine (20) such that the electric machine (20) is operable as an electric motor. Moreover, an electrical energy recovery unit (44) is electrically connected to the electric machine (20) such that the energy recovery unit (44) is able to store or transfer electrical 10 energy provided by the electric machine (20) operating as an electric generator, the flywheel (22) being rigidly connected to the drive unit (18). Additionally, a method for operating a packaging material processing machine (10) is presented.

Abstract: The invention relates to converting machine (10) for producing flat-packed or folding of boxes (1?) from sheets (1), the converting machine being configured to transport the sheets in a direction of transportation (T). The converting machine comprises a first printing module (16) configured to print on one of a first side and a second side of the sheet (1) and a die-cutting module (18) comprising a tool-holder cylinder configured to connect to a die-cutting tool and a counter-cylinder, the die-cutting module being configured to apply cut lines to the first side of the sheet. The machine further comprises a separate scoring module (19) having a scoring tool configured to apply crease lines on a second side of the sheet.

Abstract: A system for scoring a web of a roll of material comprises a plate, a scoring punch, a scoring station actuator, and a controller. The plate has a slot extending about a shape representing an outline of a pressware product. The scoring punch has a protruding blade operable to enter the slot of the plate. The scoring station actuator is configured to shift the scoring punch or the plate to press the blade against the web to form a slot in the web. The controller is configured to direct the scoring station actuator to press the blade to a first predetermined scoring depth within the web.

Abstract: A container forming apparatus for forming a container from a blank includes a blank transfer station including an adhesive assembly having a plurality of adhesive applicators, and a compression station downstream of the blank transfer station, the compression station including a vertically movable mandrel and a forming tool below the mandrel. The forming tool defines a cavity therein and has an inner profile complementary in shape to an outer profile of the mandrel. Hot-melt adhesive is applied to an interior surface of the blank as the blank is transferred through the adhesive assembly. The blank is positioned beneath the mandrel, and the mandrel drives the blank downward into the cavity of forming tool. Side and end compression plates consecutively fold side and end flange panels, and the formed container includes a fully formed top flange.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an acoustic panel including a first skin, a second skin and an intermediate structure enclosed between these skins and forming oblique cavities with respect to the latter. The method includes an intermediate polymerization step for fastening the intermediate structure to the first skin in order to increase the compressive strength thereof and in particular to support an automated operation of draping the second skin.

Abstract: A textile includes a first piece of fabric consisting of polyethylene (PE) and a second piece of fabric consisting of PE. The first piece of fabric and the second piece of fabric are connected by a medium consisting of PE.

Abstract: A nonwoven laminate, consisting of, in order (A) to (C), a spunbond nonwoven layer (A) including fibres, which include polyethylene terephthalate and copolyester, an optional spunbond nonwoven layer (B) including fibres, which include polyethylene terephthalate and copolyester, the nonwoven layer (B) having a higher copolyester content than nonwoven layer (A), and a needled staple fibre nonwoven layer (C). The needled staple fiber nonwoven layer (C) includes monocomponent polyethylene terephthalate staple fibres, and multicomponent staple fibres, which include at least a polyethylene terephthalate component and a copolyester component. Layers (A), (B) and (C) are each melt-bonded to at least one other layer of the layers (A), (B) and (C).

Abstract: Disclosed is a composite gypsum board comprising a board core and a concentrated layer of substantial thickness (e.g., at least about 0.02 inches). The concentrated layer includes a higher weight percentage of an enhancing additive than the board core. The board core has a thickness greater than the thickness of the concentrated layer and forms the bulk of the board volume. The concentrated layer has a higher density (e.g., at least about 1.1 times greater) than the density of the board core. Also disclosed is a method of preparing a composite gypsum board.

Abstract: [Problems] Provided is a discoloring body which is discolored by application of water and has high glossiness and is excellent in applicability to various fields such as a toy field, a decoration field, and a design field. [Solution] A discoloring body including a supporting body, a porous layer in which a low refractive index pigment is fixed in a dispersed state by way of a binder resin, and a glossy resin layer, in which an occupancy area ratio of the glossy resin layer is 1% to 95% with respect to a 1 cm square at any position in the porous layer.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polyurethane compositions are disclosed, comprising: a thermoplastic polyurethane polymer or polymer blend comprising the reaction product of: an aliphatic diisocyanate, an aliphatic polyol, and a chain extending agent, wherein the thermoplastic polyurethane composition: when tested by a 25% Heat Relaxation Test at a thickness of about 0.006 inches, exhibits a final load from about 0.02 to about 0.3 pounds force; and when tested by a 25% Elastic Recovery test, exhibits a residual strain at one minute of 2% or greater.

Abstract: Thermoplastic films are disclosed that are suitable for use as auto wraps. The films include a thermoplastic polyurethane layer comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane polymer and a patterned adhesive layer. The thermoplastic films, when tested by a 25% Heat Relaxation Test at a thickness of about 0.006 inches, exhibit a final load from about 0.02 to about 0.3 pounds force; and when tested by a 25% Elastic Recovery test, exhibit a residual strain at one minute of 2% or greater.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing a hemp-based building product or material. The method and apparatus include forming a hemp-based multilayer structure, including applying a first solution to a first film layer, applying a hemp strand layer to the first film layer with the first solution, applying a second solution to the hemp strand layer, applying a filler material layer to the hemp strand layer with the second solution, applying a third solution to the filler material layer, and applying a second film layer to the filler material layer with the third solution. The method and apparatus also include pressing the formed hemp-based multilayer structure and heating the formed hemp-based multilayer structure.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a gypsum panel with enhanced hail resistance and a method of making such gypsum panel. For instance, in one aspect, the gypsum panel comprises a gypsum core and a first facing material and a second facing material, the first facing material and the second facing material sandwiching the gypsum core, the first facing material, the second facing material, or both comprising glass fibers and one or more binders, the glass fibers being bound by the one or more binders. The methods of the present invention are directed to making the aforementioned gypsum panels by providing the first facing material, providing a gypsum slurry comprising gypsum and water onto the first facing material, and providing a second facing material on the gypsum slurry.

Abstract: Corrosion-resistant coated articles and a thermal chemical vapor deposition coating processes are disclosed. The article includes a metallic material having a first composition including a first iron concentration and a first chromium concentration, the first iron concentration being greater than the first chromium concentration, a surface of the metallic material having a second composition including a second iron concentration and a second chromium concentration, the second chromium concentration being less than the first chromium concentration, an oxide layer on the surface of the metallic material having a third composition including an iron oxide concentration and a chromium oxide concentration, the chromium oxide concentration being greater than the iron oxide concentration and being devoid of precipitates, and a thermal chemical vapor deposition coating on the oxide layer.

Abstract: A process for producing a metallic foam body, having a substrate made of at least one metal or metal alloy A and a layer of a metal or metal alloy B. The metal or metal alloy A and the metal or metal alloy B are selected from a group consisting of Ni, Cr, Co, Cu, Ag, and any alloy thereof and are different. The process includes providing a porous organic polymer foam. The process also includes depositing at least one first metal or metal alloy A on the porous organic polymer foam. The process further includes burning off the porous organic polymer foam to obtain a metallic foam body substrate. The process yet further includes depositing by electroplating a metallic layer of a metal or metal alloy B at least on a part of the surface of the metallic foam body substrate.

Abstract: The teachings herein relate to sound damping materials and particularly to sound damping materials for castings. The sound damping material includes a surface layer including an elastomer and a filler. Preferably the filler includes glass or ceramic beads. The surface layer preferably has a textured surface for contacting with the casting. Preferably the filler has a diameter that provides or contributes to the textured surface. For example, a portion of the filler may have a diameter that is greater than the average thickness of the surface layer. The sound damping material includes one or more metallic layers, preferably for applying a force to a surface of the casting. The sound damping material preferably includes two metallic layers that are separated by a core polymeric layer.

Abstract: A composition, composite material, and copper clad laminate are provided. The composition includes 100 parts by weight of a compound having two epoxy groups, 20-80 parts by weight of a compound having at least two phenolic hydroxy groups, and 0.01-1.5 parts by weight of an ionic liquid. The ionic liquid is not imidazolium ionic liquid.

Abstract: A ceramic matrix composite (CMC) component includes a plurality of CMC plies stacked together to form a laminate structure. First and second CMC plies of the laminate structure are formed from a CMC material reinforced with a fiber material and have first and second fiber orientations, respectively. The first and second fiber orientations are arranged in a cross-ply pattern in a plane of the laminate structure. The laminate structure includes at least one edge. The CMC component further includes at least one end cap ply covering at least a portion of the at least one edge of the laminate structure. The end cap ply is formed of the CMC material reinforced with the fiber material having a third fiber orientation. Further, at least a portion of a plane of the at least one end cap ply is perpendicular to the plane of the laminate structure.

Abstract: A composite structure is disclosed having a fiber-reinforce plastic and a wood layer. The wood layer includes an upper surface and a lower surface opposite the upper surface. At least a portion of the lower surface includes at least one engagement feature. A co-cure adhesive layer is applied to the lower surface of the wood layer. The co-cure adhesive layer bonds the fiber-reinforced plastic and the layer. The co-cure adhesive layer comprises at least one elastomer and at least one resin selected from a vinyl ester resin, a polyester resin, and an epoxy resin. The at least one engagement feature may comprise at least one of a groove, a dovetail groove, a curved groove, and a hole.

Abstract: A wooden material sheet including: a wooden material made of natural wood; a thermoplastic shape conforming layer and a support layer disposed on one face of the wooden material; and a colored pattern layer, a second adhesive layer, and a first adhesive layer disposed on the other face of the wooden material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a decorative sheet having excellent design properties where a picture pattern of a picture layer stably harmonizes with depressions and excellent scratch resistance. Provided is a decorative sheet including: a substrate sheet; a picture layer; a transparent resin layer; and a surface protective layer, the decorative sheet including at least the picture layer, the transparent resin layer, and the surface protective layer in a stated order on one side of the substrate sheet, the picture layer having a wood-grain pattern including a characteristic portion and a non-characteristic portion, the transparent resin layer having a depression (D1) harmonizing with the characteristic portion of the picture layer on a side opposite to a side facing the picture layer, the substrate sheet containing a non-halogen thermoplastic resin and showing softer behavior in a high-temperature environment than in an ambient-temperature environment.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multilayered biodegradable film, a method for manufacturing same, and an eco-friendly packaging material comprising same. Specifically, the multilayered biodegradable film comprises two or more kinds of different thermoplastic resin layers, which are alternately laminated and include: a first resin layer containing as a main ingredient a polylactic acid-based polymer; and a second resin layer containing as a main ingredient an aliphatic polyester-based resin or an aliphatic-aromatic copolymer polyester-based resin, the uniformity (LUI) of the first resin layer being adjusted to 0.2 ?m or less. Therefore, the multilayered biodegradable film retains excellent biodegradability and can improve the uniformity, flexibility, transparency, external appearance characteristics, and degrees of noise of final films, and thus can be utilized as a packaging material in various fields to enable the provision of a high-quality, eco-friendly packaging material.

Abstract: A thermoformable sheet includes an exterior film, a printed pigment layer, an adhesive layer, an inner layer, and an interior sealing layer. The exterior film includes between 50% and 100% polyolefin-based polymers, by weight. The inner layer includes between 60% and 100% of high-density polyethylene polymer, by weight. The inner layer further includes a thickness between 100 microns and 350 microns. The printed pigment layer and the adhesive layer are located between the exterior film and the inner layer.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns a barrier packaging film including a polyolefin substrate layer having a thickness in the range of from 10 ?m to 100 ?m, an inorganic coating layer, and a polymeric buffer layer positioned between the polyolefin substrate and the inorganic coating layer, the polymeric buffer layer in direct contact with the inorganic coating layer, wherein the inorganic coating layer comprises a wave structure characterized by an average amplitude in the range of from 0.25 ?m to 1.0 ?m and a wavelength in the range of from 2 ?m to 5 ?m. Also disclosed are packages (e.g., hermetically sealed packages) formed from the barrier packaging film.

Abstract: A crop storage bag (1) made is of a high-strength textile (7) material which is extrusion-coated or laminated with a multilayer film (8) that comprises an insecticidal layer (9) in addition to a hermetic layer (10) which prevents oxygen from entering the bag. This oxygen barrier suffocates the insects inside the bag, and the insecticide kills insects that try to bore through the bag.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a multi-layer plastic may include a first laminate and a second laminate; the first laminate having been formed by co-extruding a substrate layer with an HDPE content of at least 60% by volume, a connecting layer, and a barrier layer; the first laminate being stretched in a machine direction only; the barrier layer having a barrier polymer and having a thickness of at most 20% of a total thickness of the first laminate; the connecting layer being arranged between the substrate layer and the barrier layer; and the coextruded and stretched first laminate being connected to the second laminate via its barrier layer.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a method for producing a multi-layer plastic may include coextruding a first laminate with a substrate layer having an HDPE content of at least 60% by volume; a barrier layer having a barrier polymer and having a thickness of at most 20% of a total thickness of the first laminate; and a connecting layer between the substrate layer and the barrier layer; stretching the coextruded first laminate in a machine direction only; and connecting a second laminate having a polyethylene content of at least 80% by volume to the barrier layer of the stretched first laminate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polyethylene sealant film comprising an outer layer O, a core layer C and an inner layer I, wherein the core layer C is made of a core layer composition comprising a component AC, which is a recycled low density ethylene polymer in an amount of at least 50 wt. %, based on the total weight of the core layer composition, and a slip agent; and the inner layer I is made of an inner layer composition comprising a component AI, which is a linear low density ethylene polymer having a density of from 910 to 925 kg/m3 and an MFR2 of from 0.5 to 2.0 g/10 min. determined according to ISO 1133. The invention further relates to a laminated polyethylene film and article comprising this polyethylene sealant film. The invention further relates to the use of the laminated polyethylene film and/or the polyethylene sealant film for packaging of an article.

Abstract: A multilayer body includes liquid crystal polymer layers including first, second, and third liquid crystal polymer layers stacked on each other in a Z-axis direction. The first liquid crystal polymer layer is located farther toward a positive side of the Z axis than the rest of the plural liquid crystal polymer layers. The third liquid crystal polymer layer is located farther toward a negative side of the Z axis than the rest of the plural liquid crystal polymer layers. At least one first conductive layer is located between the first liquid crystal polymer layer and the second liquid crystal polymer layer and/or between the second liquid crystal polymer layer and the third liquid crystal polymer layer. A gas permeability amount of the first liquid crystal polymer layer per unit volume and that of the third liquid crystal polymer layer are greater than that of the second liquid crystal polymer layer.

Abstract: The disclosed panels generally comprise a protective layer composed of a paper impregnated with a melamine resin. The protective layer may be incorporated into a panel comprising a rigid composite core, such as a plastic composite core or a mineral composite core. Disclosed are also methods for manufacturing the panels.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a decorative surface laminate incorporates a sheet of cellulose-based inclusion paper. The inclusion paper includes a print surface having a porosity greater than 1.25% and a decorative ink finish digitally printed directly onto the print surface of the inclusion paper. Multiple sheets of backing paper are stacked with the inclusion paper, such that the backing paper resides adjacent the inclusion paper on a side opposite the print surface. The inclusion paper and backing paper are impregnated with a thermosetting resin. Using heat and pressure, the impregnated sheets of inclusion paper and backing paper are combined to form a flexible high-density laminate panel.

Abstract: A manufacturing device includes a guiding part that guides an elastic member between a pair of sheets conveyed by a pair of nip rolls; a moving mechanism that reciprocates the guiding part along a moving path; and a reciprocation control part. The moving mechanism has a first rotation member that is rotatable about a first rotation center shaft and capable of changing a first rotation radius connecting the guiding part and the first rotation center shaft to each other, and a second rotation member that is rotatable about a second rotation center shaft, connected to the first rotation member so as to be rotatable each other, and capable of changing a second rotation radius connecting the guiding part and the second rotation center shaft to each other. The reciprocation control part synchronizes rotation of the first rotation member and rotation of the second rotation member with each other.