Abstract: A fiber composite component has two inner elements arranged at a distance from one another, around which inner elements a fiber-reinforced plastics band is wrapped. In order to simplify the production of the fiber composite component, a first fiber-reinforced plastics band is wrapped around a first inner element, and a second fiber-reinforced plastics band is wrapped around a second inner element. The first and the second fiber-reinforced plastics band are wrapped alternately around the first and the second inner element in such a manner that the distance between the inner elements is bridged by the first and the second fiber-reinforced plastics band.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns an out-of-autoclave thermoplastic consolidation apparatus and method comprising a metallic bladder which is biased against a lower part of a tool during a consolidation process to form a composite component.

Abstract: A component can be formed from a non-crimp fibre material, by using a forming tool over which a layer of non-crimp fibre is to be drawn, wherein the layer of non-crimp material is drawn over the tool by forming boards extending around all or part of the periphery of the tool using an elastic material.

Abstract: A system can include a mold for performing during a liquid composite molding process. The mold can receive a fiber material comprising a plurality of fibers, at least some fibers coated with MXene to form a fabric sensor. The system can include a sensor system for measuring piezo-resistance of the fabric sensor when the fiber material is mounted in the mold during a molding process of an item in the mold. The system can include a computing device linked to the sensor system. The computing device can include a processor and a memory. The memory can include instructions that are executable by the processor for causing the processor to: responsive to receiving a plurality of measurements of current values associated with the fabric sensor from the sensor system, determining compaction forces associated with the liquid composite molding process.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a repair apparatus, system, and method for a composite sandwich structure. The repair is suited for reinforcing a sandwich panel having a first sheet and a second sheet opposite the first sheet. A core is interposed between and coupled to the first sheet and the second sheet. The repair uses a potting compound packed into an abnormality of the core and located on the outer surface of the first sheet. A patch is coupled to the outer surface of the first sheet over the abnormality of the core and cured. The cured potting compound is interposed between and bonded to the patch and the abnormality of the core and bonded to the patch and the outer surface of the first sheet to form a structural reinforcement.

Abstract: A sealant device for a sealant for sealing a vehicle tire, including a closure unit with two openings, the first opening configured for the air inlet and the second opening configured for the sealant outlet and a tube is arranged at the first opening, which extends into the device and through which the air can flow into the device At the end of the tube, the first opening has a first sealing element and the second opening has a second sealing element. A puncture repair kit includes the sealant device and a pressure source. A method for producing the sealant device includes:—manufacture of a housing section by blow molding or injection molding,—manufacture of a closure unit with two openings by injection molding, and—connecting of the housing section to the closure unit to form a sealant device by means of ultrasound or snap-on closure or via a bayonet closure.

Abstract: Methods of fabricating infrared bandpass filters and infrared bandpass filters fabricated thereby. The methods include forming metallic and dielectric spacer layers on a mold that defines nanoscale-sized recesses or protuberances, depositing a stress-absorbing layer on the dielectric spacer layer opposite the mold, and applying a force to the stress-absorbing layer to peel a first intermediate structure comprising the metallic layer, the dielectric spacer layer, and the stress-absorbing layer from the mold. The stress-absorbing layer may be dissolved from the first intermediate structure with a solvent to define a second intermediate structure. The second intermediate structure may be transferred to a receiver substrate to define the IR bandpass filter. The recesses or protuberances of the metallic and dielectric spacer layers are configured to function as quasi-three-dimensional (quasi-3D) plasmonic metal-dielectric hybrid nanostructures.

Abstract: The manufacturing method of an optical waveguide of the present invention includes a step of preparing a workpiece which includes a core layer including a core portion-forming region and has a sheet shape and a step of cutting out an optical waveguide from an inside of the core portion-forming region in the workpiece. The core layer satisfies all of the following requirements (a), (b), and (c). (a) the core layer contains a polymer and a monomer, and has a refractive index distribution based on a difference in concentration of the monomer or a difference in concentration of a structure derived from the monomer.

Abstract: A laminated optical component, including a transparent substrate, a transparent adhesive layer superposed on the transparent substrate, the transparent adhesive layer containing (meta)acrylic polymer crosslinked with multifunctional (meta)acrylate, wherein a shear modulus G? of the transparent adhesive layer measured under a condition of a temperature of 25° C. and a frequency of 1 Hz is within 3×105 Pa?G??3×107 Pa, and a transparent film superposed on the transparent adhesive layer. The transparent substrate, the transparent adhesive layer, and the transparent film form a flush-ended laminate having an end surface, the end surface of the flush-ended laminate including respective cut surfaces of the transparent substrate, the transparent adhesive layer, and the transparent film that are flush with each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transfer wheel and a method for transferring a tire component to a tire building drum, wherein the transfer wheel defines a circumferential surface extending about a transfer wheel axis, wherein the transfer wheel comprises a pusher segment arranged at a first segment position along said circumferential surface, wherein the pusher segment comprises a segment body that is configured to be flush with the circumferential surface and at least one push-off member in said segment body movable relative to the segment body in a push-off direction facing radially outward relative to the transfer wheel axis.

Abstract: A baling press and a method for operating the baling press. The baling press, or baler, has a baler housing surrounding a bale chamber, and a pressing plate that is movable in the baler housing and which can be driven by hydraulic cylinders arranged in pairs on two opposite sides outside the bale chamber. The baler has a hydraulic control device, by means of which the hydraulic cylinders of each pair of cylinders can each be controlled either selectively individually or jointly, depending on the press pressure. Furthermore, a method for operating the baling press, or baler is taught.

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 conversion apparatus is provided herein. The conversion apparatus includes a cutting member having an edge configured for cutting the dunnage material. The conversion apparatus also includes a biasing member that is located adjacent to the cutting member such that the dunnage material passes between the biasing member and the cutting member. The biasing member operably contacts the dunnage material thereby biasing the dunnage material against the cutting member. The position of the biasing member relative to the cutting member is such that in response to the dunnage material being retracted back into the conversion apparatus the cutting member begins to sever the dunnage material, but in response to the dunnage material traveling in the dispensing direction the cutting member does not begin to sever the dunnage material due to the relative position.

Abstract: A method and system for forming domes or protruded structures in a flat material such as paper is disclosed. The method includes cutting one or more sheets; applying an adhesive between the one or more sheets, joining the one or more sheets together in a registered manner to form a substrate, and pressing the adhesive under pressure to shape the substrate into a desired shape may include the domes or protruded structures.

Abstract: The embosser includes two load-bearing structures that are mutually movable to approach and move away from each other. The first load-bearing structure supports a plurality of first embossing rollers that can be selectively brought to an operating position, in which they cooperate with a first pressure roller. The second load-bearing structure supports one or more second embossing rollers cooperating with a second pressure roller. The two support structures can be moved away from each other to allow the selection movement of the first embossing rollers.

Abstract: Processes for fabricating a partially stabilized honeycomb core is disclosed where a stabilizing layer of an adhesive film is aligned with and adhered to only one exterior surface of a honeycomb sheet. The opposed exterior surface thereby remains uncovered. A preform of the partially stabilized honeycomb core may be subjected to ambient atmospheric pressure cure conditions at an elevated temperature sufficient to adhere the stabilizing layer to the one exterior surface of the honeycomb sheet and thereby provide a partially stabilized honeycomb core that is partially stabilized against compressive forces exerted in widthwise and lengthwise directions thereof yet allows bending of the partially stabilized honeycomb core about axes in the widthwise and lengthwise directions.

Abstract: In a transfer foil, a transfer material layer and a support body for releasably supporting the transfer material layer are laminated. A first release strength at a first temperature when the transfer material layer is released from the support body is 0.1 gf/mm or more and 0.3 gf/mm or less. A difference between the first release strength and a second release strength at a second temperature that is higher than the first temperature and lower than a transfer temperature when the transfer material layer is released from the support body is 0.05 gf/mm or more and 0.2 gf/mm or less.

Abstract: Provided are a laminate that can be used as a microchannel chip that maintains joint strength while also displaying good external appearance and having reduced risk of liquid leakage from a channel and a method for manufacturing the same. The laminate includes a channel-equipped substrate having a cycloolefin polymer as a material and a cover material having a cycloolefin polymer as a material that are joined via a joining agent having a mixture of two or more cycloolefin polymers as a material. A glass-transition temperature of the mixture of cycloolefin polymers that is a material of the joining agent is not less than 20° C. lower than both a glass-transition temperature of the cycloolefin polymer that is a material of the channel-equipped substrate and a glass-transition temperature of the cycloolefin polymer that is a material of the cover material and is not lower than 68° C. and not higher than 138° C.

Abstract: A stitched fabric including a barrier layer; a yarn stitched through and forming stitch holes in the barrier layer, and a foam core formed over the barrier layer. A melted portion of the barrier layer fills at least a portion of the stitch holes. The foam core is prevented from progressing further into the stitched fabric by the barrier layer. As such, the barrier layer is configured to control a depth to which the foam core penetrates into the stitched fabric. The foam core may be formed over at least a portion of the yarn. A second foam core may be formed on a side of the barrier layer opposite the foam core.

Abstract: A structural carrier comprising: a foam core and an outer layer, the foam core and the outer layer being free of structurally reinforcing ribs and open pockets, wherein the structural carrier is curable at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 50° C. The structural carrier may also foam at room temperature. The structural carrier may have an adhesive material disposed on at least a portion of the outer layer.

Abstract: A compression member comprising a plurality of nested pultruded segments.

Abstract: A cross-laminated panel or mat can be comprised of a plurality of lumber/wood boards positioned and arranged in layers that alternate in transverse directions with respect to one another (hereinafter defined as a “cross-laminated panel” or a “panel”). The reinforced panel comprises a plurality of dowels specifically machined and sized wherein the plurality of dowels are dipped into and coated with adhesive. The plurality of dowels are further configured to be drilled and inserted into an existing bond line in order to enhance the service life and prevent edge delamination. In addition, a method of reinforcing the structural strength of a mat/panel is provided. The invention disclosed herein further comprises a method of reinforcing the structural strength of a cross-laminated timber mat/panel by infusing and dipping the cross-laminated mat/panel with a preservative or biofriendly pesticide to enhance the service life and prevent rotting and decaying.

Abstract: A multilayer structure includes a polarizing plate; a glass layer laminated on one side of the polarizing plate via an adhesive layer; and an optical display laminated on another side of the polarizing plate via a bonding layer, wherein the glass layer has a thickness of 10 ?m or more and 300 ?m or less, and a thickness x of the bonding layer and an elastic modulus y of the bonding layer at 85° C. satisfy y?(299/60)x?296/3.

Abstract: A decorative element comprises a support layer and a cover layer arranged on the support layer. The decorative element comprises at least one recycled material, and/or at least one material made of renewable raw materials, and/or at least one biologically degradable and/or marine-degradable material. Component composites with at least one such decorative element arranged on a surface of the component composite are also disclosed.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a multilayer structure may comprise a machine direction oriented (MDO) multilayer film, a first layer, and a sealant layer. The a MDO multilayer film may comprise (i) a metal layer and (ii) an inner layer in adhering contact with the metal layer. The inner layer may comprise ethylene vinyl alcohol; polyvinyl alcohol; or may comprise a blend of polyethylene and an interpolymer of ethylene and methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, or carboxylic acid. The first layer may be extruded onto the metal layer of the machine direction oriented multilayer film. The first layer may comprise an anhydride grafted polyethylene. The sealant layer may be in adhering contact with the first layer. The sealant layer may comprise a polyethylene having a melt index (I2) of 3 to 30 g/10 minutes and a heat seal initiation temperature of 95° C. or less.

Abstract: A multilayer film having electrically controllable optical properties. The multilayer film has a first carrier film, a first planar electrode, an active layer having one or more layers in sequence, a second planar electrode, and a second carrier film, arranged one above the other in a flat manner. In a contact region, the first carrier film, the first planar electrode, and the active layer are removed, such that the second planar electrode is exposed. The contact region is designed in the shape of a strip with tapered ends.

Abstract: The present invention relates to drying processes for composite films comprising a polyvinyl acetal on a carrier as well as to composite films and polyvinyl acetal films obtained in such processes.

Abstract: A multi-layer panel or board with multiple layers of oriented strands, such as a bottom layer, a core layer, and a top layer, with one or more integrated fiber reinforcement layers incorporated therein. The fiber reinforcement layer may comprise a plurality of fibers, fiberglass, “kitty hair”, or carbon fiber mat, mesh, or screen, and may be placed between a core strand layer and a top strand layer, and/or a core strand layer and a bottom strand layer. The form of the layer could be a solid layer (e.g., fiberglass), a mesh or screen, a woven-fiber mat, a hexagonal mesh (i.e., “chicken-wire”), or the like. The reinforcement layer may be pre-formed prior to placement in the mat, or may be formed during placement. More than one reinforcement layer may be present, and reinforcement layers may also be integrated within a strand layer.

Abstract: Laminates can comprise a substrate and a film. The film can comprise a film thickness from about 5 micrometers to about 400 micrometers and a tri-block copolymer comprising a first block positioned between two second blocks. The first block can be grafted with a first functional group. The first block can comprise a first glass transition temperature of about 0° C. or less. The two second blocks can each comprise a glass transition temperature of about 50° C. or more. A combined weight of the two second blocks can be from about 10 wt % to about 50 wt % of the tri-block copolymer. The film can comprise a refractive index from about 1.48 to about 1.55. Methods of forming a laminate can comprise disposing a film over a substrate. Methods can further comprise heating the film and the substrate to a first temperature and then a second temperature.

Abstract: A film for flexible packaging having a cap layer, a core layer and a seal layer that are laminated together. The cap layer has a first side and a second side. The core layer has a first side and a second side. The second side of the cap layer is positioned to overlie the first side of the core layer and is laminated thereto. The seal layer has a first side and a second side. The second side of the core layer is positioned to overlie the first side of the seal layer and is laminated thereto. One of the cap layer and the core layer comprises a biaxially oriented polyamide. And, one of the cap layer and the seal layer comprises a blown film comprising polyethylene having a compatibilizer having a density of 95 g/cc.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to manufacturing of recycle-ready spouted or flat pouches for all types of liquid and viscous food and non-food products across a range of processes that include hot fill, retort, cold/ambient fill, and high-pressure processing. That is, embodiments herein include preparing pouches that are fully recyclable, and can withstand the many possible processing conditions under which spouted or flat pouches for all types of liquid and viscous food and non-food products may encounter. The pouches are formed from multi-layer laminate films made from polymer materials with an added compatibilizer component that make the polymer materials in the multi-layer films be compatible with recycling processes.

Abstract: A polyethylene cold seal film includes a main body layer constituted by a polyethylene film, a cold seal adhesive externally exposed on one side of the main body layer, and a cold seal release layer externally exposed on an opposing side of the main body layer, with the cold seal release layer also being constituted by a polyethylene film. The film can be advantageously provided in roll form, particularly usable in wrapping food products, with the wrapping being completely and readily recyclable, while being at least essentially void of any polypropylene polymers. The overall film can also have other layers, including a tie layer positioned between the main body layer and the cold seal release layer, a barrier layer positioned between the main body layer and the tie layer; and an ink layer positioned between the tie layer and the cold seal release layer.

Abstract: A laminate product is disclosed. The laminate product includes a base layer formed from a thermoplastic polyolefin and a bondable first layer laminated to the base layer. Paint, ink, or attachments may be applied to the bondable first layer. A method of producing the laminate product includes the steps of laminating a base layer and a bondable first layer by application of pressure and heat to the base layer and the first layer. Paint, ink, or attachments may then be applied to the bondable first layer.

Abstract: A flooring material includes: a flooring upper material; a flooring base material disposed under the flooring upper material and formed of a soft material; and an intermediate material disposed between the flooring upper material and the flooring base material, the intermediate material is formed of a thermoplastic resin containing 40 mass % or more and 85 mass % or less of calcium carbonate, the intermediate material has a thickness of 3 mm or more and 5 mm or less, the intermediate material has a bending rigidity per unit width of 15 Nm2 or more and 90 Nm2 or less, the flooring base material has a thickness of 4 mm or more and 15 mm or less, and the flooring base material has an Asker C hardness of 20 or more and 60 or less.

Abstract: The invention provides highly stable and versatile multilayered structure or articles, based on cellulose nanomaterials, tailored and processed for a variety of applications, as superior materials in the food packaging industry.

Abstract: A method and wet lamination station for lamination of a barrier film or sheet to a bulk layer of paper or paperboard or other cellulose-based material, the bulk layer being provided with going-through holes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plasma generation device, which forms a patterned adhesive layer on a surface of a separation sheet.

Abstract: The invention provides hydrophobic silica wet gel, hydrophobic silica aerogel, and methods that can be used to form an enhanced hydrophobic silica aerogel sheet having an advantageous combination of properties. Some embodiments of the invention provide a hydrophobic silica aerogel having advantageous properties, such as desirable performance on visible transmission, haze, or both.

Abstract: A flexible belt is disclosed for use in a printing system. The belt comprises an endless strip which, in use, travels along a continuous path. Formations are provided along the sides of the strip which are capable of engaging with lateral tracks to place the belt under lateral tension, the lateral tracks further serving to constrain the belt to follow the continuous path.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an industrial printing device (10) and an industrial printing process (42). The industrial printing device (10) comprises at least an input stage (12), an output stage (14), a cutting stage (18), and a printer stage (20). The printer stage (20) is arranged between the input stage (12) and the output stage (14). The cutting stage (18) is arranged upstream of the printer stage (20). The cutting stage (18) comprises a laser cutting device (19) such that material (16) is continuously processable between the input stage (12) and the output stage (14) by at least the cutting stage (18) and the printer stage (20).

Abstract: A droplet dispensing device includes an adjustment plate; a first sensor, provided on an upper surface of the adjustment plate and detecting a position of the transparent droplet; a tray, on which one of the well plate and the adjustment plate is detachably mounted; a head part, discharging the transparent droplet; and a CPU, switching an operation mode from one of a first mode and a second mode to the other. In the first mode, the transparent droplet is discharged from the head part toward the well plate, and in the second mode, the transparent droplet is discharged from the head part toward the first sensor. The CPU adjusts the position on the well plate in which the transparent droplet is discharged from the head part in the first mode based on a position of the transparent droplet detected by the first sensor in the second mode.

Abstract: An ink droplet volume measurement apparatus including an oblique illumination configured to emit light at a first angle to ink droplets deposited onto a substrate, an imaging device configured to obtain planar images of the ink droplets and a shadow of the ink droplets generated by the emitted light and a calculation device configured to calculate a volume of the ink droplets deposited onto the substrate based on the planar images of the ink droplets and the shadow of the ink droplets.

Abstract: An inkjet head includes an ejector unit that ejects ink in accordance with a driving signal and a drive substrate unit that outputs the driving signal. The ejector unit includes a base plate, an internal tank temporarily storing the ink ejected from an ejection outlet, a feed ink line that passes the ink supplied to the internal tank, and a first opening. The first opening is formed in an exposed portion of the base plate and communicates to the internal tank. The feed ink line is connected to the first opening at the end on one side in the axial direction and extends toward the other side in the axial direction along the side wall of the case. The end of the feed-side ink line on the other side in the axial direction is located on the side closer to the other side than the top plate of the case.

Abstract: A liquid discharge head according to an embodiment includes: a flow channel member including a first surface and a second surface located opposite to the first surface, a pressing unit located on the first surface, and a supply member connected to the flow channel member. The flow channel member includes a plurality of discharge holes located in the second surface. The supply member includes, in this order from an upstream side, a first supply flow channel, a first connection flow channel connected to the first supply flow channel, and a reservoir connected to the first connection flow channel, the first connection flow channel being connected to the second surface side of the reservoir.

Abstract: A liquid discharge head includes a nozzle member having a nozzle, a valve to open and close the nozzle, a driver to drive the valve, a diaphragm between the valve and the driver, and a housing. The diaphragm vibrates in response to driving of the driver. The housing holds the nozzle member, the valve, the driver, and the diaphragm. The diaphragm has a thin film portion that is not held by the housing, and the thin film portion is thinner than a portion of the diaphragm held by the housing.

Abstract: A liquid discharge apparatus includes discharge nozzles, a carriage, a conveyor, and a controller. The discharge nozzles discharge liquid. The carriage holds the discharge nozzles. The conveyor conveys the carriage. The controller controls drawing of an object to be drawn, using the discharge nozzles. The controller draws an outer edge portion of the object using one discharge nozzle of the discharge nozzles in an outer-edge-portion drawing process, and draws a portion inside the outer edge portion of the object using another discharge nozzle of the discharge nozzles in an internal drawing process, the one discharge nozzle and said another discharge nozzle being different in characteristic.

Abstract: In some examples, the disclosure describes device that includes a moveable carriage, a supply manifold releasably coupled to the moveable carriage utilizing a locking mechanism, and a trigger arm coupled to the supply manifold to move the supply manifold a distance away from the moveable carriage while the locking mechanism is in an unlocked position.

Abstract: An inkjet printer includes an inkjet head configured to discharge ink and an ink tank including a plurality of ink storage portions in which the ink is stored to supply the ink to the inkjet head via a connected tube, and replenishing ports via which the plurality of ink storage portions is replenished with ink, wherein the ink tank has an outer wall facing an outer side of the ink tank and having a thickness greater than a thickness of a partition wall arranged between the plurality of ink storage portions.

Abstract: According to an example, a printing fluid container supporting structure comprise a frame and a pivoting element coupled to the frame and to a reference surface of a printing device. The pivoting element is to enable the frame to rotate between a folded position in which the frame is aligned with the reference surface of the printing device and a deployed position in which a plurality of printing fluid container receptacles of the frame is to support a plurality of printing fluid containers in a vertical position.

Abstract: A liquid ejecting head has a laminated flow path member on which a supply flow path for individually supplying a plurality of liquids to an element substrate and a collection flow path for individually collecting the liquids are formed. The supply flow path includes first and second common supply flow paths for horizontally leading first and second liquids to positions corresponding to a plurality of element substrates. The first and second common supply flow paths are formed in the same layer of the laminated flow path member. The collection flow path includes a first common collection flow path for horizontally collecting the first liquid and a second common collection flow path for horizontally collecting the second liquid from positions corresponding to the plurality of element substrates. The first and second common collection flow paths are formed in the same layer of the laminated flow path member.